25 years ago: Selectmen in Haddam received two separate petitions from residents seeking to initiate the legal process for establishing local historic districts in two sections of Haddam along Route 154. One historical district for central Haddam and one for the Shailerville section of Haddam about two miles farther south along Route 154.

25 years ago: Iva Turner was photographer cutting a “birthday cake” in celebration of the opening of the East Hampton CAGM meals program at the town’s new community center. She was assisted in the picture by Winnie Flannery, municipal agent, and Elsie Squier, program manager.