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1981-1989 The Standard of Colchester was first published on 1981. Initially, it was a weekly with a paid subscription of $10. It's offices were on Amston Road. It's Editor was Richard B. Ross. A few years later, it changed to The Standard. It was changed to a free newspaper mailed to homes within Colchester, Marlborough, Moodus, East Hampton and Amston. Here are a few samples from the 1980's. Please note the PDF files show above and below the fold. You may have to scroll down to page 2 to finish reading an article. Also, don't forget to enlarge the images to read. June 17 1982: Agreement allows dumping- requires end to pollution. Colchester battled 7 years to protect the waters around the old privately owned Red School Road landfill July 22, 1982: A conversation with Ruby. Mr. Cohen was a colorful and powerful politician. At one time he was respected by the top state politicians in the 1970's. This issue also featured Bacon Class of '42 remembers. March 24, 1984: 1st Selectman, Helen B. Gay at the grand opening of Carefree Buildings. March 1984: 1st Selectman Helen B. Gay's "Especially for Colchester" feature April 21, 1984: Hearing this week on a $7.29 Million Budget. Go back to a time when the running Colchester was less than $10 million. It was also a time when saying a 4 mill increase was not uncommon. April 14, 1985: Growing Enrollment Means Possible Addition. Halls Hill Elementary School was arguably one of the largest elementary schools in New England. With a proposed new Junior High School defeated by 11 votes in 1982, Colchester needed a new plan. March 16, 1985: Voters accept firehouse plans. After 4 years and two prior votes, Colchester voters finally approved replacing the 130 year old station. June 1985: 1st Selectman, F. Duncan Green about political blackmail during the budget process October 19, 1985: Borough Water Plant Plans Accepted.
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