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Hear author Brian E. O’Connor speak on his latest book “Death by Fire and Ice,” which recounts the tragic sinking of the steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound in 1840. With the loss of nearly all passengers and crew, it was the most devastating maritime disaster in the history of the Sound. O’Connor will delve into the aftermath of the tragedy, including the public’s demand for better steamboat safety regulations and the difficult choices Congress faced in balancing cargo liability with passenger safety.
This is a talk you won’t want to miss! (860) 535-8445.
About the Author
Brian E. O’Connor is a retired lawyer and author originally from Brooklyn, New York. He earned a bachelor’s degree in government and politics with magna cum laude honors from St. John’s University, as well as a Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law, where he also served as the publications editor of the Law Review. O’Connor began his legal career as a clerk on the New York Court of Appeals before joining a prominent Wall Street law firm, where he specialized in complex commercial litigation for 38 years. He eventually retired as the firm’s General Counsel in 2017. O’Connor currently resides with his wife and two Portuguese water dogs on Eaton’s Neck in Northport, New York.
Teens, join us at Bill Memorial Library and use candy to make mosaic art based on your own design or the ideas provided. This program happens on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at 6:00 PM for students in grades 6-12. It is free and registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Thurs. Apr. 20 @ 7PM – It’s Spring! Time to Get Out and Have Fun with Shoreline Sailing Club’s Terrific Group of Singles Age 35+. Join us at Clark Memorial Field – Pavilion, 210 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, CT (across the street from Pasta Vita). The club is the premier sailing and boating club on the shoreline. We welcome new members, and no prior sailing experience is needed. While boating is our primary focus, our calendar includes many other social activities throughout the year. Members and first-time guests are free. For more information, please visit shorelinesailingclub.com and follow us on Facebook
