Login  /  Register  | 3 premium articles left before you must register.
Join | Rewards | Advertise

Getting facts straight about the Salt Meadow

Henry E. Josten Old Saybrook

Publication: The Day

Published 05/31/2012 12:00 AM
Updated 05/30/2012 05:29 PM

I can't believe The Day did the excellent feature on the Salt Meadow Wildlife Refuge in Westbrook, "From forest, to field, to fen," (May 6), but made it sound as though Stewart McKinney was responsible for its creation.
Actually, McKinney was a congressman from Fairfield County who perhaps never set foot in Westbrook. It was Ester Lape who donated her home and most of the land that makes up the Salt Meadow Wildlife Refuge. And Lape's good friend, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, was a frequent visitor in the 1940s and 1950s and, in fact, wrote many of her "My Day" syndicated newspaper columns and parts of her several books there.

Popular on theday.com

Town News

Visit Zip06
what is zip06? | my profile
Submit Your:  Submit Your News Submit Your Photos Submit Your Events

Have you spotted a celebrity?

Have you ever spotted any celebrities around the region? Tell us who, where and when via email to tips@theday.com. Include photos if possible.

MORE QUERIES
Most Recent Poll
Do you support the City Hall staff cuts and budget passed Tuesday night by the New London City Council?
Yes, this seems better than losing numerous police and fire jobs.
38%
Yes, this type of budget balancing is long overdue.
18%
Yes, this seems to be the most responsible way to address the city's budget issues.
13%
No, I supported the layoffs of 25 firefighters and 10 police officers.
14%
No, the positions that were eliminated are vital to our city.
6%
No, there has to be another option for city officials to explore.
11%
Number of votes: 622

Have you spotted a celebrity?

Have you ever spotted any celebrities around the region? Tell us who, where and when via email to tips@theday.com. Include photos if possible.

MORE QUERIES
The Day on Facebook

In the past two weeks our Facebook fans have won tickets to the CT Tigers, Newport Winefest and Mystic Seaport. Become a fan of The Day on Facebook for access to these contests, breaking news, TheDay.com's best features and more!

Facebook.com/thedayct