A marina in Old Saybrook has decided that it's OK for them to build a massive dock complex without a current permit from the DEP - and, moreover, that it's OK for them to build these docks across the mouth of a creek that other people use to get their boats onto the river.

The Hartford Courant has covered this issue, and we've just received an outstanding summary from John Kennedy. John explains the whole sordid story in great detail, so read on and prepare to be outraged at what people think they can get away with. Given the DEP's track record, there's good reason for them to think they can.

Click here to read John Kennedy's report.

Better yet, click here to download a printable copy in MS Word format, or
click here for an Acrobat (.pdf) document. It's well worth your time to read.