DTC Announces Civic Engagement Scholarship

DTC Announces Civic Engagement Scholarship

Hey civic minded seniors at Old Saybrook High!  The Old Saybrook Dems are offering a $500 scholarship for someone who has worked to improve our community by volunteering their time – on a campaign, for a local non-profit, for a national organization working to...
We Need More Affordable Housing

We Need More Affordable Housing

Young families can’t afford to move here. Seniors can’t afford to stay here. We need more affordable housing in Old Saybrook. Tell the town to fully fund and staff an affordable housing task force. Speak up at the March 4th Town Meeting...
Budget is a Statement of Our Values

Budget is a Statement of Our Values

Our very own, Herb Searle, said it best in Harbor News this week. “A budget is a statement of a community’s values and its priorities, and, as such, it communicates what we hold dear. One of our priorities has always been a low tax rate, but we must couple that goal...
The Town Budget is Insufficient

The Town Budget is Insufficient

The Board of Selectmen passed their budget on Tuesday. We are thrilled to see much needed funding for our parks (and beaches) but disappointed to see absolutely NO funding in the original submission for affordable housing and climate resilience. These are top...