October 2, 2025
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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 40
Old Saybrook Announces New Police Chief By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
Old Saybrook has officially hired a new police chief. William Onofrio will be sworn in on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and a public meetand-greet event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 18. In early September, the Old Saybrook
Police Commission announced it had selected a new chief but was withholding the name until the candidate completed the requirements of the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council’s certification division. With those requirements met, the commission called a special meeting on Sept. 25 to formally approve the hire and introduce
the new chief. After receiving unanimous approval from commission members—and a standing ovation from several members of the public and first responders on hand—Onofrio spoke briefly. He said he was “honored and very grateful” to be named chief. Onofrio has a 20See Old Saybrook page 6
Clearing the Coastline Barry Sullivan hauls away trash from Clinton Town Beach during the Save the Sound cleanup event on Sept. 27. About 75 volunteers took part in the annual effort, organized locally by the Clinton Land Trust as part of a regional initiative to protect Long Island Sound and nearby waterways. Volunteers focused on Clinton Town Beach and Cedar Island.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
Cathy Baldwin is Clinton’s Teacher of the Year......................................2
Eyeing States The Shoreline Co-op girls’ swimming and diving team, which includes athletes from Old Saybrook, has won its first three meets to start the season...................................14
A ‘Fabulous Sensation’ A Chorus Line at Goodspeed has been extended through Nov. 2......25
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