Business

Essex Bank Announces Lynn Giroux as New President and CEO

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank   (August 5, 2026) --- The Board of Directors of Essex Bank is pleased to announce that Lynn Giroux has...

Essex Bank Announces Loan Officer Promotions

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank   (August 1, 2026) --- Essex Bank is proud to announce the promotions of three key members of its lending...

Welcome to Our Newest Advertisers!

By Ed Munster (July 23, 2026) --- To our readers: When you visit the businesses of any of our Haddam...

Essex Bank Announces $17,500 Donation to Essex Court

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank   (July 23, 2026) --- Essex Bank has announced a $17,500 donation to Essex Court,...

Eversource Named to TIME’s List of America’s 1000 Best Companies

Submitted by Tricia Modifica   (July 22, 2026) --- In recognition of its continued commitment to employees, operational excellence and long-term...

Essex Bank Awards $1851 Grant to Ivoryton Playhouse

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank   (July 16, 2026) --- Essex Bank has awarded its July $1,851 pop-up grant to...

Haddam Business Receives Grant from Middlesex County Revitalization Commission

Submitted by Haley Stafford, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce   (July 15, 2026) --- Twelve small businesses across Middlesex County, including...

Essex Bank Awards $1851 Grant to Essex Place

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank   (July 11, 2026) --- Continuing its yearlong celebration of 175 years of relationships, Essex...

“New Owner, New Look” at Tony’s Package Store in Haddam

By Joanne Nesti (July 3, 2026) --- When you're not a big believer in retirement, or even vacations, there's only...

Decked Out for Independence Day at Hi-Way

Submitted by Bhavesh Patel (June 25, 2026) --- Hi-Way Package Store owner Bhavesh Patel submitted these photos of his shop...

Haddam Business Spotlight: Mikes’ Auto Service Keeps Our Town Rolling

Submitted by Haddam Economic Development Commission (June 20, 2026) --- For more than two decades, Mikes' Auto Service has been...

Essex Bank Awards $1851 Grant to Lymes’ Youth Services Bureau

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank (June 3, 2026) --- As part of its Pop-Up Grant program for 2026, Essex...

Liberty Bank Raises Awareness About Elder Fraud and Abuse

Submitted by Amanda Falcone, Liberty Bank (June 2, 2026) --- Picture this: You are 79, and you finally get the...

Haddam Business Spotlight: Plants, Flowers and Family at Town & Country Nursery

Submitted by Haddam Economic Development Commission (May 28, 2026) --- Along the scenic stretch of Saybrook Road, a route officially...

Energize CT Sponsors Community Grant Program for Saving on Energy Costs

Submitted by Amber Schilberg (May 28, 2026) --- The Energize Connecticut Sponsors, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating (UI),...

Essex Bank Presents $1851 Donation to Habitat for Humanity

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank (May 20, 2026) --- Each month this year, Essex Bank is honoring its 175th...

Essex Bank Community Investment Program Awards Grants to Area Non-Profits

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Bank (May 14, 2026) --- As part of the 31st Annual Community Investment Program (CIP)...

Middlesex County Revitalization Commission Offers Grants to Area Businesses

Submitted by Haley Stafford (February 6, 2024) --- The application period for the Middlesex County Revitalization Commission’s (MCRC) 2024 Business...

Essex Savings Bank Provides Grants to Local Volunteer Fire Departments

Submitted by Elizabeth Kuhns (February 8, 2024) --- Diane H. Arnold, President & CEO of Essex Savings Bank, is pleased...

Middlesex Chamber to Offer Free “Professional Training & Development” Program

Submitted by Haley Stafford (February 9, 2024) --- Chairman Sean Hayes of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced...

Middlesex County Revitalization Commission Offers “Bridge Bucks” to Haddam and East Haddam Businesses

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (February 23, 2024) --- The Middlesex County Revitalization Commission (MCRC) is pleased to announce "Bridge Bucks,"...

Middlesex Chamber to Welcome UConn Coach Geno Auriemma March 18th

Submitted by Haley Stafford (March 7, 2024) --- Chairman Sean Hayes of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced...

Middlesex Chamber Hosts Job Fair April 4th

Submitted by Haley Stafford (March 14, 2024) ---- Chairman Sean Hayes of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced...

State Legislature Considers a Bill on Gratuities and the Minimum Wage

By Sally Haase (March 29, 2024) ---- SB No: 221, entitled “An Act Concerning Gratuities As Part Of The Minimum...

Higganum Business Named “Woman-Owned Business of the Year” By Chamber of Commerce

Submitted by Haley Stafford (June 5, 2024) --- de Melis Atelier of Higganum has been named the 2024 Woman-Owned Business...

Middlesex Chamber Approved for State Bond Commission Funding

Submitted by Haley Stafford (June 10. 2024) --- The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has been approved for $3.28 million...

#1 Small Team in Middlesex County Verified as #4 Small Team in Connecticut by Real Trends

Submitted by Tanya Bottaro (June 14, 2024) --- The Huscher Team of William Raveis is proud to announce that they...

Family-Owned Golf Course Celebrates 60 Years

Submitted by Lisa Crawford (June 25, 2024) --- Indian Springs Golf Club in Middlefield will celebrate its 60th anniversary with...

Melissa Oddo Wins Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Award

Submitted by Sarah Chambers (June 25, 2024) --- The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Melissa Oddo will...

Haddam Business Awarded Middlesex County Revitalization Grant

Submitted by Jeff Fast (July 1, 2024) --- Into the Woods, “the gift store…inspired by Nature,” opened its doors on...

Middlesex Chamber Offers “Side Street to Main Street” Program

Submitted by Haley Stafford, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce (July 24, 2024) --- The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce "Side...

Essex Savings Bank Donates Thousands to Area Non-Profits

Submitted by Lucas Fumiatti, Essex Savings Bank (July 27, 2024) --- As part of Essex Savings Bank’s ongoing Community Investment...