The farming way of life in Easton

Written by Laura Modlin
Friday, 19 March 2010 04:12

The region may be recovering from last weekend’s wild weather but the farmers in town deal with the effects of Mother Nature all year long. And to them it is second nature and fulfilling.

When Patti Popp of Sport Hill Farm was growing up, her grandfather had a garden, and she remembers all the sayings he repeated over and over that have to do with the timetable for planting and harvesting food.

Samuel Staples Elementary School art show March 27 shows work of students

Friday, 19 March 2010 04:41

The Samuel Staples Elementary School annual art show, which will highlight more than 1,500 pieces of student artwork, will take place Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Visual art will be on display in the media center and hallways. Every student, from kindergarten to grade five, will have two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork on display.

Goal: Keeping a changing parkway’s beauty

Written by Marla Hoffman and Brad Durrell
Thursday, 18 March 2010 12:20

If you have noticed a lot of changes to the appearance of the Merritt Parkway lately, you’re not alone. And, according to Merritt Parkway Conservancy Executive Director Jill Smyth, there are more changes to come.

The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is working on several improvement projects that are intended to enhance traffic flow and — believe it or not — aesthetics.

Easton police: Charges show motive in 2008 shotgun shooting at Dogwood Drive house

Written by Brad Durrell
Thursday, 18 March 2010 18:53

One man has been arrested and arrest warrants have been issued for two other people for their alleged roles in a shooting that preceded a deadly police raid on a Dogwood Drive home in May 2008.

Frank Stella, 26, of Old Saybrook was charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit reckless endangerment on March 11 in Bridgeport state Superior Court. Stella was released on $25,000 bond.

Dan Cruson discusses ‘Everett Road’ book on March 26

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 17:12

Newtown municipal historian Daniel Cruson will discuss his recently published book, "Stratford West Woods at Everett Road: The History of an Easton Community," on Friday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St. Stratford.

Cruson describes the book as a micro history of a small section of Easton that “reflects the history and culture of the larger community in which it was imbedded, but at the same time maintained a separate identity that has continued into the present.”

Easton rated best small town in state by Connecticut magazine

Written by Brad Durrell and Susan Wolf
Thursday, 11 March 2010 16:03

Easton residents are feeling a little extra pride in their hometown in recent days.

The town has been rated the best small town in the state with a population from 6,500 to 10,000 by Connecticut magazine in its April issue. Easton has 7,272 residents.

Run for Easton DARE program on April 3

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 17:20

The 11th annual April Fools’ 5k race for DARE will take place Saturday, April 3 at 9:30 a.m. at Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road.

The cost per entrant is $18 by March 27 and $20 on race day, with proceeds benefiting the Easton DARE program, which teaches young people about the dangers of illegal drugs and excessive alcohol use.

Winning photos taken in Easton now on permanent display at Town Hall

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 04:36

The Easton Arts Council presents the winning photos from its recent juried photo show to the town of Easton. From left are Howard Aaron, show co-chairman; First Selectman Thomas A. Herrmann; and Easton Arts Council President Joanne Kant.

The winning photos — “Everett Road in Early May” by photographer Jon Watson, adult category, and “Town Hall” by Kelly Frye, Under 18 category — were purchased by the council to be placed on permanent display in Town Hall. Kristina Lynch, not pictured, is the other show co-chairman.

(Photo by Charles Peterson)

Notre Dame hosts Lenten supper Friday

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 18:11

The Notre Dame of Easton Men’s Association will sponsor a Lenten soup and salad supper for parish members on Friday, March 26 at the church, 655 Morehouse Road.

The event also will include prayer and the Stations of the Cross at 7:30. Attendees will be able to listen to music and text, Jesus’ Walk To Calvary, composed by parishioner Marlane Tubridy.

Easton residents create birdhouses for March 19 charity event

Thursday, 11 March 2010 14:36

Easton artists made two of the 150 original birdhouses that will be included in Project Return’s 15th annual Birdhouse Auction on Friday, March 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton.

Susan Allabashi and Scott Powell collaborated on “Twain’s Twittery,” while Pat Scanlan created “Skibbereen.”