December 11, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 50
Deep River Firehouse Ideas Taking Shape By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
The Deep River Firehouse Building Committee is planning for a new firehouse in town. Nick Kornacki, chair of the Deep River Firehouse Building Committee, said the town is currently trying to find the best, most
effective way to build this new firehouse. “Right now we are just trying to build out a schedule and see how we can do this in the most efficient way possible,” he said. “We have established our charter, and are trying to identify any gaps and see how we can fill them in where possible.” The current building is located on Union Street. But the committee and Board of
Selectmen is still mulling where the new building should go. The committee was formed in April 2024, and Kornacki was named chair. Soon after, a referendum took place, giving the go-ahead for the committee to start planning. This charter was adopted on July 15 of this See Deep River Firehouse page 10
Long-time music educator and conductor Chris Shepard joins forces with the Con Brio Choral Society to shape two new Christmas concerts in Deep River................................2
Deep River Christmas Mary Albert arranges containers of homemade cookies Saturday during the Holly Day Christmas Fair at Winthrop Baptist Church in Deep River on Dec. 6.. The cookies, baked by church members, have become a popular tradition at the annual fair and sell out each year. The event featured handcrafted items, baked and canned goods, vintage Christmas items and a letter-writing station where children could send letters to Santa.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
Seniors in the Spotlight Several seniors from the Valley/ Lyme-Old Lyme football co-op were named to the All-Conference Team this fall........................................27
Holiday Traditions Liz Egan shares her favorite memories from the holiday season over the years.............................20
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