East Haddam officials released the town’s seasonal road maintenance schedule this week, outlining planned repairs, drainage improvements, and resurfacing projects expected to take place as winter conditions ease. The Department of Public Works emphasized that the work will focus on preserving road safety while minimizing disruptions to daily travel. Residents may see increased activity along rural roadways over the next several weeks. Updates will be shared through the town’s

East Haddam Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Recruits The East Haddam Fire Department welcomed several new volunteer recruits this week, continuing a long-standing tradition of community-based service and emergency preparedness. Department officials said the new volunteers will undergo training over the coming months, supporting both emergency response and community outreach initiatives. Fire Chief Daniel Harris noted that volunteer service remains vital to maintaining

Historic Riverfront Mill Reopens as East Haddam Artisan Marketplace A long-vacant riverfront mill has reopened with new purpose, officially welcoming residents and visitors this weekend as the East Haddam Artisan Marketplace . The restored structure now hosts rotating local vendors, small businesses, and community events, blending the town’s industrial heritage with modern small-business energy. Town officials praised the project as both an economic and cultural win, noting t

Local Volunteers Kick Off Annual East Haddam Winter Clean-Up Effort Dozens of residents gathered Saturday morning to take part in East Haddam’s annual winter clean-up initiative, a volunteer-led effort focused on public spaces, trails, and roadside areas throughout town. Organizers described the event as both a practical cleanup and a chance to reconnect after the quieter winter months. Volunteers of all ages participated, reinforcing the town’s strong sense of civic pride an

EAST HADDAM — The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a series of planned improvements to the Village Green aimed at enhancing accessibility, seating, and landscaping ahead of the spring season. The project includes new benches, improved walkways, and updated lighting designed to support community gatherings, outdoor concerts, and seasonal events. Officials emphasized that the upgrades are intended to preserve the Green’s historic character while improving usability for