November 20, 2025
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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 47
Jane Wisialowski Looks Forward to Adding New Voice To BOS By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
Following the 2025 election, there will be a new face on Old Saybrook’s top board. Democrat Jane Wisialowski spoke with the Harbor News to outline her goals over the next two years as a member of the Board of Selectmen.
Wisialowski will join GOP First Selectman Carl Fortuna and Republican incumbent Republican Scott Giegerich on the board following her election. She will replace outgoing selectman Matt Pugliese, a Democrat who opted not to run for reelection. While Democrats had a big showing in Old Saybrook on Election Day by winning a majority of the contested seats, Wisialowski
will be a minority party member on the board. However, Wisialowski doesn’t see that as a barrier to the board making progress. “Like my predecessor, Matt Pugliese, I fully expect work in a bipartisan manner. I know that all three of us on the BOS care a lot about Old Saybrook and each of us is See Jane Wisialowski page 11
20-year-old Ryan Engels is preparing for a six-year term on Westbrook’s Zoning Commission as one of the area’s youngest elected officials.........................................2
State Champs! Morgan School girls soccer cocaptain Riley Febbroriello (22), left, Tides and Currents holds the state championship Ahoy! Check out Captain Morgan’s plaque as the team celebrates its weekly fishing column..................15 CIAC Class S state championship at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford on Friday, Nov. 15. The Huskies defeated Old Saybrook 20 for their first ever CIAC Class S state championship.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
The Holiday Spirit Many local arts groups are ringing in the holiday spirit in style with theater, music, and dance performances...............................24
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