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Local News for Deep River, Connecticut
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09/14/2021
Deep River Family Day at the Stone House 2021
Family Day is September 18, 2021. The Stone House will be open from 10am to 2pm with a Grand Finale Scavenger Hunt for all age groups! We want you to find the “gems” hidden in plain sight. Stop in and see us. We have a lot to show you. This will also be the last READ MORE.
09/09/2021
Week 12: The Stone House – Home of the Deep River Historical Society!
Located at 245 Main Street, this historic structure has been the home of the Deep River Historical Society for 75 years! Built by Ezra Southworth in 1842, of local granite from the Southworth quarries, the Greek Revival style home has seen many changes over the years. Three generations of the Southworth family lived here. Made READ MORE.
09/05/2021
9 Town Transit: It’s the final weekend …
It’s the final weekend of free fares and ParkConnect service! Ride today and tomorrow to Clinton Crossing, Hammonasset park and more. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/04/2021
9 Town Transit: It’s the final weekend …
It’s the final weekend of free fares and ParkConnect service! Ride all routes free today and ride free Sunday and Monday to Clinton Crossing, Hammonasset park and more. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/03/2021
9 Town Transit: It’s the final weekend …
It’s the final weekend of free fares and ParkConnect service! Ride all routes free on Saturday and ride free Sunday and Monday to Clinton Crossing, Hammonasset park and more. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/02/2021
Week 11: Find Columbia, “Lady Liberty” on the Veteran’s Memorial Green.
Columbia was created by C.D. Batchelor in 1943. She was unveiled at the Deep River Library by Delores Smith, age 10, sister of Corporal Joseph Smith, the first Deep River “boy” to be killed in World War II and Mr. Batchelor on November 19, 1943. In 1970, Columbia was moved to Library Park, now renamed READ MORE.
08/26/2021
DRHS Week 10! George Desmond’s Baseball Monument at Devitt’s Field
Ever wonder why there is a large stone baseball monument at Devitt’s Field or who George Desmond was? George Desmond is considered to be the “Father of Baseball in Middlesex County.” For decades he was the driving force behind the Middlesex County League which was a semi-pro baseball organization that included over 20 local teams. READ MORE.08/25/2021
9 Town Transit: We are #hiring Dispatcher …
We are #hiring Dispatcher FT in Centerbrook, CT #jobs #Centerbrook #Trucking #Transport #Driver Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/24/2021
9 Town Transit: Estuary Transit District is …
Estuary Transit District is looking for a Dispatcher FT: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/24/2021
DRHS Guest Speaker Series Planned!
The Programs Committee has invited historians from the community to come and share their stories and knowledge of Deep River in a series of talks to be held in the Carriage House this fall and winter with Covid-19 restrictions in place for everyone’s safety. We welcome Simon R. LaPlace, probably best known as the past READ MORE.08/23/2021
9 Town Transit: We are running regular …
We are running regular service today with no detours. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/22/2021
9 Town Transit: Service is suspended today, …
Service is suspended today, 8/22 due to Hurricane Henri. Download the PassioGO! app for info on Monday including and delays and detours. Stay safe! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/21/2021
9 Town Transit: Service will be suspended …
Service will be suspended on Sunday 8/22 due to Hurricane Henri. There is no change to Saturday’s service. Download the PassioGO! app for info on Monday including and delays and detours. Stay safe! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/20/2021
9 Town Transit: Service will be suspended …
Service will be suspended on Sunday 8/22 due to Hurricane Henri. There is no change to Saturday’s service. Download the PassioGO! app for info on Monday including and delays and detours. Stay safe! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/18/2021
Week 9: Jones’s Garage
This week the focus is on Main Street, where so many of our businesses were repurposed from older businesses. This just reinforces what we talked about last week! That Deep River is a town with love and respect for the past, refurbishing old buildings and repurposing them rather than tearing them down to build new READ MORE.08/12/2021
Summer Scavenger Hunt Week 8!
Find the monument honoring our Revolutionary War Soldiers in Winthrop Cemetery. It is the monument in front of the flagpole at Winthrop Cemetery, placed there for the Bicentennial and dedicated in 1976. A wreath is laid there every Memorial Day. The Revolutionary War monument for Deep River was a gift of the American Legion Post #61. These READ MORE.08/05/2021
9 Town Transit: We are #hiring Bus …
We are #hiring Bus Operator PT in Centerbrook, CT #jobs #Centerbrook #Trucking #Transport #Driver Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.08/05/2021
Week 7: Pratt Read Factory aka Pianoworks on Main Street
We started this challenge by locating the Deep River. Now it’s time to talk about the factories that took their power from that river. Unfortunately, most of them are no longer standing due to age or fire. The Pratt, Read & Co. Factory built in 1881 still dominates Main Street and is a testament to READ MORE.08/04/2021