Haddam Town News

Higganum Man Seeks Lengthy Continuance in “Meth Lab” Case

By Editorial Staff   (October 10, 2026) --- The Higganum man facing charges in connection with an explosion last year at a home on Staba Drive,...

UCCHH Hosts Guest Speaker on Reptiles and Amphibians November 8th

Submitted by Kathryn Rizzo   (October 10, 2026) --- On November 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. the United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum will host...

UCCHH Hosts Wine Tasting Fundraiser October 10th

Submitted by Kristin Battistoni   (October 7, 2026) --- The United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum invites you to our...

RiverCOG Hosts HHW Collection at HES on October 10th

Submitted by Carlee Kirla   (October 6, 2026) --- The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) invites residents to...

Notice to Haddam Voters: Connecticut Election November 3rd

Submitted by Sarah Pytlik, Haddam Town Clerk   (October 5, 2026) --- The electors of the Town of Haddam are hereby...

Haddam Town Office Building and Town Garage Closed on October 12th

Submitted by Town of Haddam   (October 5, 2026) --- The Haddam Town Office Building and the Haddam Public Works Garage...

Haddam Sustainability Committee Opens Second Food Scrap Collection Site

Submitted by Linda Talbott and Kristin Battistoni, Haddam Sustainability Committee   (September 25, 2026) --- The Town of Haddam has been...

HUMC Hosts Chicken BBQ October 3rd

Submitted by Susan R. Waide   (September 17, 2026) --- A Chicken BBQ will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026...

Brainerd Library and Essex Library to Host Candidate Forum October 14th

Submitted by Robbie Marshall   (September 15, 2026) --- Brainerd Memorial Library in Haddam and Essex Library in Essex will jointly...

Haddam Business Spotlight: Think Haddam First, Shop Local, Support Our Community

Submitted by Haddam Economic Development Commission   (September 15, 2026) --- Haddam First Selectman Sean Donlan is encouraging residents to think...

Haddam Assessor’s Office Closed on September 15th

Submitted by Town of Haddam   (September 14, 2026) --- The Haddam Assessor's Office will be closed on Tuesday, September 15,...

Haddam Business Spotlight: Brewed Awakening Celebrates 15 Years in Higganum

Submitted by Haddam Economic Development Commission   (September 11, 2026) --- In the heart of Higganum, a cozy haven thrives, a...

Notice to Haddam Voters: High School Renovation Project Referendum September 24th

Submitted by Sarah Pytlik, Haddam Town Clerk   (September 10, 2026) --- A referendum vote of the electors and citizens qualified...

State Archaeologist Presents Talk on Haddam Burial Yard Dig September 13th

Submitted by Gloria Gorton   (September 4, 2026) --- The public is invited to attend a special presentation, "Unearthing the Past,"...

Red Cross Blood Drive at Valley Bible Church October 6th

Submitted by Theresa Kegley, Valley Bible Church (September 4, 2026) --- Come join Valley Bible Church next month in its...

Major Financial Decisions Face Haddam Taxpayers

By Philip Devlin (September 2, 2026) --- On September 24, 2026, Regional School District 17 will hold a referendum on...

UCCHH Hosts Charity Golf Tournament September 20th

Submitted by Greg Shields   (September 2, 2026) --- The United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum's 14th Annual Ron Booth...

Important Meeting Ahead for Haddam Club 60

Submitted by Marge DeBold (September 29, 2023) — An important meeting is coming up for Haddam Club 60 members. Indeed, the program for the day will be of interest to most town seniors. Non-members will want to get the information and are invited to attend also. On Monday, October 16, 2023, the First Selectman will speak to HC60 members at their regular meeting, to be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center (located near the beginning of Candlewood Hill Road in the center of Higganum).

September 30th Haddam Meadows Clean-up Cancelled

Submitted by Cheryl Czuba (September 30, 2023) — Regrettably, the Haddam Meadows State Park Invasive Plant Cleanup and Trash Pickup, scheduled for today, Saturday, September 30, 2023, has been cancelled because of inclement weather.

Swing Bridge Construction Update: Week of October 1, 2023

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (October 1, 2023) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation reports that there will be no 63-hour closure this week on the Swing Bridge between Haddam and East Haddam. However, there will be complete overnight bridge closures as follows:

HKYFS Presents Internet Safety Expert Scott Driscoll October 16th

(October 2, 2023) — In today’s digital world, where children are growing up as “digital natives,” ensuring their online safety has become a top priority for parents and educators. The internet, while a valuable resource for learning and connecting, presents a myriad of risks for children and teens.

Swing Bridge Construction Update: Week of November 19, 2023

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (November 19, 2023) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises the following construction activities will take...

Summary of Haddam Board of Selectmen Meeting on November 13th

By Gigi Simko (November 20, 2023) — The regular meeting of Haddam’s Board of Selectmen on November 13, 2023, was...

Eversource Files New Supply Prices with PURA

Submitted by Tricia Modifica (November 19, 2023) — As energy market volatility continues, Eversource customers can expect to pay less...

Sixth Annual Higganum Holiday Market Now Through December 17th

Submitted by Janet Verney (November 20, 2023) — The Sixth Annual Higganum Holiday Market is up and running inside the...

Swing Bridge Update: Week of January 1, 2024; 63 Hour Closure Resumes

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (January 1, 2024) --- The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises the following construction activities at the...

Rockfall Foundation Offers $1000 Scholarship

Submitted by Pete Weiss (January 4, 2024) --- The Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, administered by The Rockfall Foundation...

Valley Bible Church to Host Blood Drive January 16th

Submitted by Theresa Kegley (January 4, 2024) --- Start your new year off by making a positive difference.  Impact a...

Swing Bridge Update: Closures Cancelled

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (January 5, 2024) --- The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that the overnight closure of...

Voter Registration Summary, HADDAM – 12/31/23

Town of Haddam - Voter Registration Summary January 1, 2024 District Democratic Republican Unaffiliated Other  Total 001 Firehouse 874 852 1332 42 3100 002 Central Office 693 808 1204 43 2748 003 Haddam Neck 95 89 99 2 285 Totals: 1662 1749 2635 87 6133 27% 29% 43% 1.42%   Submitted by Haddam Registrars

Swing Bridge Update: 90 Day Outlook

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (January 6, 2024) --- American Bridge Company has scheduled the following work activities to occur through...

Swing Bridge Construction Update: Week of January 8, 2024

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (January 8, 2024) --- The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises the following construction activities at the...