June 5, 2025 Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 23
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Clinton Plans New Library Outpost, Café Downtown By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer CLINTON
The Town of Clinton is negotiating a lease with the owner of 10 West Main Street to open an auxiliary library store on the property, with a separate lease also allowing a café to open in the same building. The town is targeting a July 1 opening for the store.
At a Town Council meeting on May 21, the council unanimously voted to authorize Town Manager Michelle Benivegna to negotiate a $1,200-per-month lease for the auxiliary library. The building, located at the intersection of West Main Street, Hull Street, and Dan Vece Jr. Way, previously housed the Henry Carter Hull Library before it relocated to Route 81. The new location, dubbed Henry on Main,
will not operate as a lending library. Instead, it will offer gently used books for sale, with proceeds supporting the library, and will provide space for community programming. “Visitors to Henry on Main can browse books, enjoy community programming, and even grab a cup of coffee next door while relaxing in a cozy chair,” Benivegna said. See Clinton Plans page 10
Arts in Bloom Visitors take in artwork for sale at painter Skip Marsh’s exhibit during the 36th Annual Westbrook Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on June 1 at Westbrook Town Green. The juried event featured more than 60 artisans showcasing fine art, handmade goods, and specialty crafts.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
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