Week In Review: Elections, Fishing Trawlers, Smell The Basil

It was a busy week in local politics. On Monday, the held their caucus. They endorsed a number of candidates for the 2011 municipal elections including political newcomer Richard McKrell for first selectman. On Tuesday, the held their caucus. The Democrats endorsed 12 candidates, including nine incumbents. On Wednesday, Republican probate candidate Eric Janney and Democrat probate candidate Nick Kepple announced they will hold a joint on August 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mystic & Noank Library. The special election for judge of probate is August 16.

The were in full bloom this week at Buttonwood Farm, and their ice cream is always delicious. I don’t know about you, but I’m planning on stopping by this weekend for some of their can’t miss ice cream. What’s your favorite flavor?

While you’re enjoying a scoop or two of ice cream don’t forget to stop and appreciate this time of year. Tomorrow is already August and soon the kids will be headed back to school, many off to college for the first time. So take a moment to .

After you’ve smelled the basil take a trip to Paddle Surf Rhode Island in Misquamicut and try stand up paddleboarding. Mystic Yoga Shala hosted a last weekend and it looked like fun was had by all. There are several other clinics throughout the summer and possibly another one at in late August.

Whether you’re paddleboarding, surfing, or boating the waters are crowded this time of year and water safety is more important than ever. with two local boats in the past month.

If you missed Michael Costanza this week it was because there were simply too many Fridays in July. He’ll be back next week reviewing an organic cafe in New London for .

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