December 4, 2025
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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 49
Clinton Chamber to Vacate HQ Building By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has decided to vacate its headquarters building at 50 E. Main St. as the board mulls the organization’s future. The move comes in the midst of an ongoing criminal investigation into the chamber and
an indefinite suspension of operations. At a Town Council meeting on Nov. 19, Town Manager Michelle Benivegna read a letter she had received from the chamber’s board informing her of the decision to vacate the building. The letter stated that “Due to financial constraints, we’re unable to continue covering building utilities or maintain services
such as email and our website.” The chamber’s building next to the Town Hall has been home to the business organization for decades. The headquarters had historically been leased to the chamber for its Clinton resident Chris Shepard joins use but the building is town property. forces this year with the Con Brio Though the chamber has worked closely with Choral Society to shape two new Christmas concerts in See Clinton Chamber page 10 Deep River.....................................2
Santa Time
Building for the Future Chase Sullivan, 9, and Gracyn The Morgan/Old Saybrook/ Sullivan, 6, visit with Santa Claus Westbrook co-op football team built on Nov. 30 during Brunch with a strong core this fall, and the future Santa at Fresh Salt at Saybrook looks bright for the program........11 Point in Old Saybrook. The siblings attended the event with their parents Jordan and Danielle Sullivan. The brunch featured a holiday buffet and photos with Santa, with a second event scheduled for Dec. 14.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
Holiday Cookie Recipes Check out the recipes for several different types of shortbread cookies for the holiday season.................19
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