East Haddam

Arts & Culture

‘Friday night massacre:’ Goodspeed among hundreds of theaters nationwide to have NEA grants canceled

Local organizations, including Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam and Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, are losing...

Arts & Culture

Goodspeed Opera House sets Sept. reopening date

After being closed for 21 months, the Goodspeed Opera House will reopen its doors to patrons again...

News

Goodspeed Musicals to start streaming productions on demand

Given the pandemic’s impact on theatergoers’ ability to watch a play or musical in person, area theaters...

News

🔒With new leadership, Goodspeed Musicals ready to tackle financial, artistic challenges

For decades, Goodspeed Musicals’ multimillion-dollar endowment had allowed its theaters in East Haddam and Chester to survive...

Arts & Culture

Goodspeed Musicals announces pared-back 2021 season

East Haddam-based theatre nonprofit Goodspeed Musicals announced it will start its 2021 season in June, and audiences will have the option to stream the live shows online.

Arts & Culture

Goodspeed Musicals head Gennaro to retire

Michael Gennaro, executive director of Goodspeed Musicals, is retiring this year after leading the East Haddam theater company for five years.

Energy

Legislators question DEEP’s decision to close beaches, campgrounds

Members of the legislative Sportsmen's Caucus are questioning numerous aspects of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's decision to adjust hours of state parks and beaches.

Energy

Fraud against employer leads to prison term

Ongoing fraud against businesses in Cheshire and New Britain has resulted in a 20-month prison sentence for one of the conspirators. A trio is alleged in stealing more than $600,000.

Politics & Policy

CT gets $2.7M in ‘Drug-Free’ grants

Nearly two dozen Connecticut communities will share $2.7 million in White House grants to prevent youth drug abuse and the state's “second chance'' initiatives, authorities say.

Politics & Policy

E. Haddam gets $15M USDA loan

East Haddam is getting a $15 million federal rural-development loan to convert a former school building into town offices and a public-safety complex, authorities say.

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