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Town Clerk Sarah Becker has finally hired a new assistant after months with the position filled by her granddaughter, fueling accusations of nepotism in the Town Clerk's Office.

The Board of Selectmen instructed Town Clerk Sarah Becker to fire her teenage granddaughter who was hired for the position of Assistant Town Clerk in late May.

Orange paint indicating where walls will be removed was recently seen on the floors of the vacated offices of the second level of the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.

The Town of Deep River is contemplating options for expanding their historic town hall on Main Street with the realization a limited budget and land are major issues needing to be adressed as a proposed Walgreens is expected to come to town next door.

A $3.75 million renovation and expansion to the Deep River Fire Headquarters and a $2.98 million renovation and expansion to the Deep River Town Hall will be discussed at two different public hearings to be held later this month.

Residents will soon be able to comment on a proposal that would renovate 4,406 square feet of the 1892 historical Town Hall on Main Street and expand it by 8,700 square feet.

Since the end of May, residents and visitors to the Old Saybrook Town Hall noticed a new staff member in the Town Clerk's office.

This small town proves that dedication and determination can reap many rewards!

The mouth of the Patchogue River could soon be dredged if residents approve the measure at an upcoming town meeting.

The Town with a Curfew on teens!

There's something about that old home town.

Here are some things to remember the next time you stay in a hotel, straight from the mouth of a Front Desk Clerk.

Moving home, and leaving the big city behind you.

Democratic First Selectman Richard Smith, who is running for a 10th term, thinks that "this is a one issue campaign", referring to his only challenger John Kennedy from the Independent Party.

This is an expensive but mediocre quality hotel in the expensive Virginia suburbs right outside Washington D.C.

Of the three, Westbrook is the one which one time won the distinction of being the last town in the state on January 19, 2006 to pass a budget for the 2005-06 fiscal year forcing the town to present five budget proposals to residents before a budget was finally approved.

Do you see her as you rush around? Does she catch your eye? You know she's looking at what you buy!

A proposed adolescent group home for Anchorage Lane was the topic of a special town meeting in Old Saybrook on Aug. 29 attended by about 100 residents.

Learn the rules for getting married in Italy when you are not an Italian resident or citizen.

My mother, Joyce Halford, was a rarity at one Maine Democratic Presidential Caucus on Sunday, February 10th. She is a registered Republican.

You can make a difference for my family, just one email!

The New Hampshire caucas upset of Obama and the votes not counted for Dr. Ron Paul appear suspicious. A review of past investigators work, the Collier Brothers, Devvy Kidd, James Condit, Bev Harris

In Helena, Montana, the money crunch is on and the big squeeze has hit drug enforcement, homeless and city and county services.

A portrait of Harry Houdini.

This article describes my experience of getting married in Vermont and reviews several ceremony venues. Vermont marriage law information and procedures are also described.

Why our local government is important.

Asbury Park, a beach community made famous by Bruce Springsteen has become a new summer mecca for the East Coast LGBT crowd. This resort has been home to many historical and cultural moments, and with new life and investment, it's ready to reawaken.

Insight to the workings of a good force in the Suffolk County Community in Long Island, NY

A proposed land swap between Connecticut and Westbrook was written in a report Westbrook First Selectman Raffa has yet to release to the public. A deal brokered by Former First Selectman Palermo and the DOT was not in the report. Many questions remain.

Graduates with a degree in Government find that there are careers in Federal, State and Municipal government departments. There are also careers in teaching and in private industry.

Minnesota Historical Society has long been a recognized leader in making history accessible to the public. And Vermont announced on November 25, 2007, that it would make many 18th Century maps available in digital format from the state archives.

African-Americans have made great strides in U.S. politics over the period of two centuries. Find out more about those who were willing to take the first courageous steps to help make it possible for all Americans to have their say.

Over 70 residents gathered in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Mulvey Municipal Center on election night waiting to hear results from what political party members believed to be a close race with high voter turnout.

In one of the smallest towns in Connecticut with only 2,078 residents, according to the 2006 U.S. Census, the entire Board of Selectmen is running for re-election facing no challengers.

Voters rejected two measures which would have allowed the expansion of the current village sewer system to connect with the Deep River Treatment Center.

A few months from now, those suffering from arthritis and those in wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches will find Deep River Town Hall easier to navigate.

The November 2008 elections are heating up here in Pittsboro, a small town that feels like the '70s.

Carbondale is a college town with at least half a dozen pizza places. teh top ones are locally-owned restaurants, Pagliai's and Quatros.

A temporary clerk has been appointed to record minutes and release agendas for the Board of Selectmen after an internal review revealed that the Board was violating the Freedom of Information Act.

Review of some of the civilians of the Town of Gettysburg during the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd July 1963

It's 2007. Many of my white peers are good and fair people, but still too many carry prejudices and hurl slurs. If only they could encounter what I have encountered, to hear the songs I have heard.

A hotel desk clerk helps travelers make the most of their hotel stay and have a positive experience.

A hot rich woman hooks up with a lowly jewelry store clerk. Is it true love or something else?

Jury duty in a sleepy Massachusetts town has its unexpected moments

Wherever Wal-Mart has tried to open a store, its opponents have acted as if a nuclear waste site was being built next to the town playground. But now that Wal-Mart has been in my hometown for awhile, I must say I am happy it is here.

Saying Please and Thank You could make your day go along a bit better no matter who you are.

JD Lumber of Priest River Idaho has recently announced to its workers that the mill will be shutting its doors and more than 200 people will be faced with unemployment.

Guanajuato, Mexico is an important colonial town with much to see and experience. Fortunately for those on a budget, Guanajuato offers many free or cheap things to do to make your vacation fun.

First Selectman Michael Pace said those who have claimed that the town was breaking Freedom of Information Act laws are "trying to mislead the public" and insisted that the town was following the law despite claims by Democrat Matthew Rubin.

In the town of Rouen, Normandy, on May 30, 1431, a 19-year-old peasant girl was burned at the stake in the marketplace. Sentenced to death, Joan of Arc was led to the square, where a great crowd anticipated her execution.

Dolores who has just been remarried has left New England for a well-needed break from her small-town life. She's also just remarried, which is something she swore to never do again, and even she has no idea it's going to turn out the way it does.

Wal-Mart is the most populated unpopular store in Helena. The smiley greeters offer help and assistance to handicap people. The prices are significantly lower in all areas on a regular basis. There is a consumer civil war around town.

Some claim American Libraries are slowly dying. Certainly not the case in my town - What about yours?

In an expensive town like Simi Valley, having a job can make life for teenagers much nicer! Jobs for teens fall into 1 of 3 categories: retail, food service, or clerical. This article explores the pros and cons of each, and suggests places to apply.

As the Federal government baulks at a minimum wage increase Leona, a Video Store clerk in Fort Pierce, Florida struggles to survive in a world where housing costs have sky rocketed, while her earning power has stalled.

This opinion article maintains that it is easy to perpetuate a narrow scope of the world, if television is your source of information. While seemingly obvious, travel will demonstrate the overall goodness of folks in the world. Broaden your horizons.

El Reparro has been operating in Greensburg, Indiana since 2003. The small family-owned restaurant has made big success in the little town of Greensburg.

Cherry Creek wasn't the type of town where one would expect trouble. Now with better than 25 families, we all just pitched in to preserve peace and tranquility. That was until the murder of Cherry Creek.

"We have grown to a 180 million dollar bank," Schultz said. How many banks do you know that serve free coffee, chocolate milk, fruit and popcorn?

The Arcola Hippie Memorial is the only one that exists in the entire world. And it resides in the small rural town of Arcola, IL. It's colorful design is dedicated to those events of the so-called "hippie" history.

Did you know that debit card theft is on a steady incline? Just recently in our small town a man had his debit card stolen from a local atm machine. The thief racked up over 3,000 in charges in one day.

Should cats be impounded like dogs? Better not let the cat out the cat-flap! Still some local towns have a Curfew!

An entertaining view in the Telemarketing Profession. A former Telemarketer and now Data Entry Clerk answers frequently asked Questions

The Sherwood Inn is a great place to try if you are looking for good quality food in a quaint town. Perfect for the romantic dinner or for a casual place for drinks and a burger.

Walmart futons are poor quality, fall apart easily, and are uncomfortable. But you can't beat the price (unless you want quality!).

Until the late 19th century, Biometrics didn't appear in Western culture. But the advent of biometrics to identify an individual was established long before Western Cultures had any ideas about biometrics.

A Boston man married himself today in a private service. Roland Nigland, 31, stood before a municipal judge and a small gathering of close friends to profess his love to himself in what is believed to be the first, same-person marriage on record.

The following is an excerpt from "As I Look Back." It was going to be a book or series of books by David Johnston. He was a genuine Old West artist, writer, ranch hand, cowboy, rail-rider, lamber and sheep-shearer.

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was one of a few women to serve as a physician in the Civil War, she received the Congressional Medal of Honor, and was an advocate for increased rights for women whose actions alienated her fellow suffragists and led to arrests.

Four close-knit friends head to Myrtle Beach for some fun and sun. What they find is a lot more than they expected. Good thing they're dorks, otherwise the beach is toast!

Affordable travel via Internet sources can yield harrowing results. My vacation to a small Massachusetts inn with two friends is evidence. Dark roads, zombie bars, doors with no locks, knives...well, go ahead, read on.

Our wedding day was not what it was cracked up to be.

If you are one of the thousands of Renaissance Fair participants, and you will be in Missoula, Montana at the end of November 2006 then you may want to stop by the 26th Annual Renaissance Arts and Craft Fair.

Charles Dickens was an influential novelist who is considered to be one of the greatest of the Victorian period.

On a whirlwind trip through Europe, we spent three day in Bavaria on the Romantic Road seeing Medieval cities with the beautiful Alps in the background watching history unfold before our eyes.

Most people remember President Lincoln for his years as President and his part in the Civil War, but there was much more to him than that. Lincoln was changing America before he was a President.

His life was full of scandals and his death was far from average, but this individual changed America's economy. Hamilton did more than change America's economy, making him one of America's most remembered individuals.

A group of adventurers go on a myth-sion impossible and wind up putting their Bigfoot forward.

Judge Helen B. Bennet, the former judge of probate for Chester since 1989 recently stepped down to accept a position as a Connecticut Probate Court Administrator Staff Attorney.

Maybe if Moses could come down from Mount Sinai today and into your office space, he would reveal this new decalogue.

A young man comes to terms with his life, his family, and God.

From 1968-2003 Peter Fauk amazed and entertained us as L/A's top detective, Columbo. Powerful industry names such as Steven Bochco and Steven Spielberg contributed to the quality of this TV series. Join us as we review the 10 best of the best episodes!

Are you tired of Babylon, sprawl, traffic, people not knowing or caring for your existence? Don't head East or West, head straight for the middle where gangs of tornadoes hang out in back alleys.

Connecticut drivers may have to pay a higher fine for motor vehicle violations in a bill giving a surcharge back to municipalities where violations occured. Legislators do not believe municipality police will abuse the new law as the oppoistion claims.

It is still 1990 - and Tom Mendelson finally remembers everything unusual out of his youth and early adulthood ... and discovers that his time traveling "partner" is behind just about all of it. In the interim, a terrible event happens to his new friend.

The top five bids for the proposed library expansion and renovation project have recently been released but the Westbrook Public Library Renovation and Expansion Committee is still considering the lowest two bids.

Choosing a self tanning product is never an easy task. So, when you come across a product that is fabulous you just have to let other people know what it is.

When I was in college, I went on the trip from hell. I would like to share my experience - and my mistakes - so that others may never have a trip like that one.

Carbondale has three Major video rental chains and Family Video is by far the best. The store has better selection, better prices and a friendly staff than its competitors.

AN INSIDE TAKE ON THE INFAMOUS ZODIAC KILLER

This is a review of the Double JJ Resort in Michigan. The Double JJ is a western-themed resort offering activities such as golf, horseback riding, skiing and snow shoeing. In November of this year they plan to open an indoor waterpark.

Thanks to my credit card miles, August was my travel month. Roaming Lisbon as well as cities throughout Andalusia proved to be something interesting. From drunken Sunday evening chats to nude 57-year olds on the beach, this journey was well worth it.

When exploring a new and different culture, what better way to immerse yourself in the local culture, than to LIVE in the local culture? Avoid the tourist traps! Save money, enjoy the local �flavor', and maybe even make some new friends.

But the sad truth is that many of those who set out to make it to Europe or America illegally shall never return, because many never made it to their destinations in the first place. For many, their trip to Europe ends in unmarked graves in the desert.

In the prologue, there is a drunken miller and he is the one who tells the story. Other people try to tell the miller to stop, as he has had too much to drink, but he guarantees that this is a story that needs to be told.

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