Estuary Council of Seniors breaks ground on new wellness park
July 16, 2021
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The Estuary Council of Seniors recently broke ground on an expansive grounds project that will help older adults and the general public achieve better health and well-being.Estuary Council of Seniors / Contributed photo
OLD SAYBROOK The Estuary Council of Seniors recently broke ground on a grounds project that will help older adults and the general public achieve better health and well-being, according to a statement.
Two years ago, the Estuary Council started the process of working to maximize the space behind the existing senior center, to take advantage of the gorgeous views of North Cove and create an outdoor haven for furthering wellness. Landscape Architect Anne Penniman was hired to design a space that would help fulfill the Estuary’s mission of promoting healthy, independent aging. The design of the wellness park will be accessible and focused on overall wellness with a w
First selectman: Historic budget would lower taxes in Old Saybrook
Josh LaBella
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First Selectman Carl Fortuna said the proposed budget would lower the town’s mill rate and tax burden for the first time in 50 years.File photo
OLD SAYBROOK First Selectman Carl Fortuna said the proposed budget would lower the town’s mill rate and tax burden for the first time in 50 years.
The Board of Selectman voted unanimously this week to approve the $47.1 million budget, which is an increase of 0.36 percent $167,000 from the previous year.
Fortuna said an increase in assessed value in the 2020 grand list meant the mill rate would mostly offset the small rise in the budget.