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🌱 Why an Old Saybrook marina is stuck with dozens of derelict boats

Old Saybrook, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Old Saybrook marina is stuck with dozens of derelict boats
  • Old Saybrook crews helped battle a massive Groton apartment fire Sunday morning
  • How Old Saybrook nearly flipped its latest one-goal lacrosse heartbreaker

Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How to claim ownership of an abandoned boat in Connecticut — and why some marinas want changes (ctpost.com) — Old Saybrook boaters and waterfront neighbors may want to know how abandoned vessels can legally become theirs — or their problem. A Ferry Landing Marina owner in town describes being stuck with dozens of derelict boats, while Connecticut’s DEEP process and one-year waiting rule leave marinas eating big storage losses and pushing for streamlined rules and possible financial help.
   

• 12 fire departments battle massive Conn. 3-alarm apartment fire (firerescue1.com) — Old Saybrook firefighters were among 12 departments called to a massive three-alarm apartment fire in Groton that displaced more than 50 residents early Sunday. Crews battled flames for hours at the 44-unit Ledges Apartments, where several units were heavily damaged and all suffered water damage. Two firefighters had minor injuries, and the Red Cross is helping tenants with temporary housing and next steps.
   

• What we learned in 1st round of 2026 CIAC girls lacrosse tournaments: Higher seeds rule, blowouts, OT (stamfordadvocate.com) — Old Saybrook’s girls lacrosse team pushed rival Lyme-Old Lyme to yet another one-goal thriller, falling 7-6 in their fourth tight matchup of the season. The roundup highlights how higher seeds dominated the CIAC girls lacrosse first round statewide, but Shoreline Conference foes like Old Saybrook kept things dramatic with multiple nail-biters decided by a single goal.
   

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  • Cassia’s Sparkling Cleaning consistently does an outstanding job cleaning my home.
    After a long day at work, there is nothing better than coming home after Cassia has been there. Everything is immaculate—my sheets are fresh and… (Nextdoor Old Saybrook Center)
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    Please contact me , paying $30.00 an hour for a knowledgable, gardener that can do this plus remove any dead bushes , etc. Other work possible if… (Nextdoor The Preserve)
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🗞 Nearby News

Essex

  • Sea Shanties, History Sail Into Essex for Sea Music Festival, June 12-15 (lymeline.com)
  • Record-low temperatures in Connecticut Tuesday morning ahead of 90-degree days later this week (middletownpress.com)

Old Lyme

  • H.S. roundup: Old Lyme's Gilbert wins three events in Class S meet (theday.com)
  • FOR SALE: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Callaway SuperNatural 490 CR-1 (corvsport.com)
  • The Movie Man: When Streaming Gets Complicated, Maybe It's Time to Return to DVDs (lymeline.com)

Clinton

  • Family Left Homeless, Popular Donut Shop Closed After CT Strip Mall Fire (dailyvoice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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