25 years ago: Trees were planted down the center of Main Street in Old Saybrook thanks to the efforts and funds of the local garden club. Nancy Buebendorf, the coordinator of the project, said that nine snow cloud crabapple trees had been planted in barrels on the roadway’s median strip to help soften the broad avenues appearance and to help with Christmas decorations during the town’s annual Torchlight Parade and Muster.

25 years ago: The National Honor Society induction banquet was held at Cromwell High School. Speakers were Dr. K. Alexander Paddyfote, superintendent of schools, and James L. Gere, principal.