March 26, 2026
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXVI Iss. 13
Former Mount Saint John Property Sold Staff Report DEEP RIVER
After years of uncertainty, the former Mount Saint John property has been sold, bringing in more than $1.8 million in back taxes and opening the door to a potential housing development. The property at 135 Kirtland St. has been
sold to SDR LLC, a company associated with Clinton resident David Malazzi, according to town officials and land records. The more than 80-acre site, which includes a large institutional building overlooking the Connecticut River, had been off the tax rolls while tied up in ownership and legal issues in recent years.
First Selectman Carol Jones announced the sale during the March 2 Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting and in a subsequent update to residents, noting that approximately $1.825 million in back taxes had been paid as part of the transaction. The property See Former page 8
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Go Bragh Spirit A float from the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club travels down Main Street during the 2026 Essex Go Bragh Parade in Essex Village on March 21. The yacht club joins community groups, including Irish dancers, pipers and drum corps, scouting organizations, sports teams and nonprofits, in the annual procession.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Valley Courier
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