Old Saybrook

Welcome to Old Saybrook, Connecticut, where the Connecticut River Meets the Sound. Old Saybrook is one of the oldest towns in the state, incorporated on July 8, 1854.  We have a long history dating back to 1635 when we began as an independent colony known as the Saybrook Plantation.  The colony was started when a company of English Puritans headed by Viscount Saye and Sele and Lord Brook, and led by one John Wintrhop, Jr. erected a fort to guard the river entrance.  We are the site of the Pequot Conflict (war) in 1636.  Yale University was founded in Old Saybrook as the Collegiate School for the education of ministers in 1700.  The Saybrook College of Yale University Seal is used as the Town logo on its letterhead and town-owned vehicles.

Old Saybrook is a community of approximately 10,000, located in Middlesex County, on the West side of the Connecticut River, 105 miles from Boston, 101 miles from New York and 45 miles from Hartford, with easy access to I-95 and Route 9.  There is a conveniently located Amtrak railroad station with frequent connections to New Haven, New York and Boston. We are nearby to many attractions such as the casinos, theater, Mystic Seaport & Aquarium, just to name a few. Old Saybrook offers beautiful shores, vistas, marinas and an eclectic collection of shops and restaurants on Main Street and nearby. There are also two public beaches and several parks within the town, and a mini-golf course at Saybrook Point, operated and maintained by our Parks & Recreation department. We have a number of boat marinas and a state-owned boat launching area.

Old Saybrook also has several professional offices (doctors, dentist, attorneys), real estate brokers, antique shops, and art galleries, an ideal place for walking and bicycling. Route 154 is particularly picturesque as it winds its way along our coastline. We have two lighthouses and many lovely homes that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. We have an active historical society, a hard-working Chamber of Commerce and an enthusiastic Business-Merchants Association. These, along with many other civic-minded organizations and individuals, take great pride in making our community the lovely place that it is.

Old Saybrook is governed by a three member Board of Selectmen, seven-member Board of Finance, and the legislative body at Town Meeting. We have two senatorial voting districts with the 20^th Senatorial District being Voting District 1 and the 33^rd Senatorial District as Voting District 2. Old  Saybrook’s educational system ranks as one of the best in Connecticut with three schools — Goodwin Elementary (Pre-K through 3), Middle School (4 through 8), and Senior High (9 through 12), and one parochial school, St. John’s (Pre-K through 8). There are also several fine day-care centers for young children.

Old Saybrook has 36 active civic clubs and organizations covering a wide variety of interests with activities for all ages.
A staff of twenty-five men and women make up our Police Department. We are also fortunate to have an experienced volunteer Fire Department. The Old Saybrook Ambulance Association, a private non-profit organization, provides emergency services and transportation to area hospitals and clinics. The Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Clinic, located in Westbrook, is nearby.

Each year, they have a Memorial Day parade. Every summer, under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, we have an Arts & Craft show, a Taste-of-Saybrook fest, a Summer Pops Concert and Fireworks, and sidewalk sales. We also have early evening outdoor concerts on the Town Green once a week in the summer. During the holidays, there is a Christmas Stroll along Main Street and the annual Torchlight Muster and Carol Sing.Old Saybrook is one of the most beautiful towns in New England.  You are welcome in Old Saybrook, where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound.