Harbor News

06/24/2026

Meet Clinton’s new town clerk, Lisa Balter

From preserving the town's vital records to handing out marriage licenses, Clinton's new town clerk, Lisa Balter, has her hands in just about every aspect of town operations.

06/23/2026

Congrats to the Morgan Boys Tennis Team !

The Morgan Huskies boys tennis team was simply dominant this season. The team cruised through the regular season, and when it was time to perform its best, the Huskies did not disappoint, walking away with a conference championship.

06/22/2026

Westbrook officials created a Municipal Board of Appeals to hear a challenge to a stop-work order issued over alleged unapproved construction at 1286 Boston Post Road. The board upheld the order at a June 17 meeting.

06/19/2026

The 76 graduates of the Old Saybrook High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation last night. Read what class speakers had to say:

On the warm evening of June 18, the Old Saybrook High School Class of 2026 gathered one final time as students to celebrate their graduation and cross the stage to receive their diplomas.

06/19/2026

The full report from a literacy consultant hired by Old Saybrook Public Schools has been released. While the report does not recommend replacing the district's literacy curriculum, it identifies implementation challenges and longstanding concerns about communication throughout the school system.

06/18/2026

Clinton homeowners are facing an average 14.1% tax increase. Read what officials say is driving it:

According to data from the town's finance office, the average residential property owner in Clinton will see a tax increase of about 14.1%, driven largely by a shift in the tax burden following revaluation, along with reduced use of fund balance and the recently approved town budget.

06/17/2026

Mike Rafferty’s lifelong commitment to helping children earns him recognition from Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services for 36 years of service.

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Mike Rafferty's lifelong commitment to helping children has earned him recognition from Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services for 36 years of service.

06/16/2026

The Morgan girls lacrosse team has just completed one of its best seasons in the program in nearly a decade. The Huskies finished the regular season 10-6, earned the third seed in the Shoreline Conference Tournament, and qualified for the Class S State tournament

The double-digit wins and tying for second in the conference are both program best in that span. However, a more impressive achievement for the Morgan Huskies is that, statistically, the team was leaps and bounds better than the year before.

06/15/2026

Westbrook High School seniors were celebrated at a graduation ceremony June 12. Read what class speakers had to say:

06/15/2026

Good news! 🎉 Ticket sales for the 14th annual Beacon Awards gala have been extended through June 18.

Join us on June 24 at The Woodwinds as we celebrate 14 extraordinary individuals whose dedication and service help make our shoreline communities stronger.

There's still time to reserve your spot for this inspiring evening of community and recognition.

Purchase tickets by June 18: https://www.beaconawardsct.com/tickets/