Amanda Barnes is currently serving her fourth term as the Borough’s Commissioner of Parks, Trees, and Rights of Way. You can also find her swimming in Stonington Harbor…in the winter.

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The Night Disaster Struck in Long Island Sound

On a warm summer night in June 1880, the steamship Stonington left the town dock at 10 pm, headed to New York. Within hours, a tragedy would unfold in the waters of Long Island Sound.

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Summer Bucket List: A Sunset Cruise and Picnic

On the first beautiful Thursday in June, a group of friends gathered to celebrate nothing other than the sun finally making an appearance after a long wet spring. What better way to enjoy a gorgeous evening than a NESSie sunset harbor cruise and a delicious picnic lovingly prepared by THE COQ &CO.

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