Vista Life Innovations Celebrates The Class of 2026 Graduates

Six Discover Program students recognized for achieving a major milestone toward greater independence!

The Griswold Inn Celebrates 250 Years Alongside the Nation

Looks Ahead to Fourth of July Festivities

Celebrate The Griswold Inn’s Birthday Weekend with Award-Winning Author Julie Gerstenblatt

Author Talk, Tea, & Book Signing of Historical Fiction Novel “The Stargazer of Nantucket” Ahead of Public Release

Boats, Bands & Big Fun at New England’s First In-Water Boat Show of 2026 in Essex, CT April 24-26th

The three-day CT Spring Boat Show aims to raise $30,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer

Vista Life Innovations Announces Ed Riley as 2026 Starlight Benefit Honoree

Funds raised during this special evening directly strengthen the programs, resources, and infrastructure that make Vista’s mission possible

Vista Life Innovations presents The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy

May 15–17, 2026 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, CT

Westbrook Foundation Supports Westbrook Youth at Bushy Hill and Pequot Sherwood Day Camps

A generous grant from the Westbrook Foundation enabled children to enjoy adventures at summer camp

Deep River DTC Announces November Candidates

The Deep River Democratic Town Committee Fields An Experienced Slate of Candidates for the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Elections

Community Foundation of Middlesex County Supports Bushy Hill Day Camp and Nature Center

Bushy Hill Day Camp and Nature Center get generous support.

FALL 2025 Catalog is Now Live!

Visit our website to browse our Fall 2025 course offerings.

The Rockfall Foundation Awards $3,500 Grant to Support Bushy Hill Camperships

Incarnation Center has received a grant from The Rockfall Foundation that will help provide camp tuition assistance to local families.

The Paul Family Celebrates Three Decades at The Griswold Inn

Honoring a 30-Year Legacy of Innovation, Preservation, and Community at One of the Oldest Continuously Operated Inns in the Country

The Griswold Inn’s GM and Wine Director Retires After 22 Years

Alan Barone Leaves Behind a Legacy of Excellence in Hospitality and Wine Curation

Essex Library Launches Fulford History Lecture Series

Dannel P. Malloy, two-term Governor of Connecticut and current Chancellor of the University of Maine System, to speak at Essex Library.

Spring Style Fundraiser with Fashion Icon Clinton Kelly Sells Out

The RiverLane Boutique Raises $2,750 to Support Dog Days Adoption Events

Boats, Bands & Big Fun at New England’s First In-Water Boat Show 2025

The three-day CT Spring Boat Show in Essex, CT aims to raise $30,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer, APRIL 25-27th

New Heights Program Partners with Next Chapter Book Club

Vista Life Innovations' New Heights Program Partners with Next Chapter Book Club to Empower Neurodiverse Adults

Empowering Women in Business: Networking Night at Seasons FCU

​Celebrate Women’s History Month with Sage Marketing's Kerry Gill as she discusses The Power of YOU: Smart Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Special Olympics Connecticut to Hold Annual Awards Dinner, March 25th

Valley Regional High School of Deep River will be honored for its Unified Sports® program

Connecticut Spring Boat Show Announces 2025 Dates

Show to again benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer, April 25-27th. It will feature boats, bands and local businesses.

Grieving Is Tough - But You Don't Have To Go It Alone

Essex Library's Bereavement Support Group can help.

College Grants To Women

$3000 Grants offered by Lower Connecticut Valley Branch of The American Association of University Women to Local Connecticut Women

SCSU Professor Surveys Nearby Stars With His Students

Dr. Elliott Horch, an astrophysicist and professor at SCSU, is working on two astronomy projects with his graduate students.

Why do you need a Financial Advisor?

Watch Gregory Prato & Apollo Lupescu speak about the importance of having a long-term plan & a Financial Advisor.

Dumb Money

The new film, “Dumb Money” shows us how “meme stock” prices skyrocketed. Should long-term investors buy into the “get rich quick” hysteria?

Fred Astaire Old Saybrook Student Receives Honors And Wins Award!

Eileen Kravitz, a student from Fred Astaire Old Saybrook, garners honors and emerges victorious at the New England Freddy Ball Championships

Chester resident Dr. Jerrold Kaplan honored as 2022 Healthcare Hero

A Look-Back but Focused on the Future

This month's newsletter will focus on looking back on 2022 at Prato Capital & what we are looking forward to next year as we approach 2023.

Free, Confidential High School Diploma Program for Adults

Explore the NEDP at Shoreline Adult Education

What is PCM doing with Fixed Income?

With Markets driven by Inflation, recent client conversations have revolved around the fixed-income portion of their investment portfolios.

NEDP Allows Adults to Earn their High School Diploma Virtually

This free, confidential program option is offered through Shoreline Adult Education

Learn about a Free, Confidential Program High School Diploma Program

Is the NEDP right for you?

Introducing the NEDP, a FREE alternative to the GED®

Perfect for busy, working adults

NEDP Allows Adults to Earn their High School Diploma Virtually

This free, confidential program option is offered through Shoreline Adult Education

What's Behind the CPI?

Much of the stock market volatility we have seen lately can be attributed to inflation & the uncertainty it has caused.​

Free, Confidential High School Diploma Program for Adults

Shoreline Adult Education offers a virtual high school diploma program

Some Concerns of Investors Today

Using History as a Guide, Prato Capital counters media’s guessing game on where the markets might be headed in their October Newsletter

Which involves more Risk?

For many investors, the volatility we've seen over the past few weeks has many considering if it's time to sell their stocks & move to cash.

Honoring Paul Kenefick for his dedication to our Community

​For 36 years of dedicated service, we salute Paul Kenefick as he performs his final day on the job protecting the Essex community.

The Impact of the Federal Reserve on the Stock Markets.

Prato Capital investigates the markets reaction to the negative announcements from the Federal Reserve and the rise of Inflation.