One word can sum up Bill Larney and Steven Litrenta’s sentiments about the opening of their new bar on the Essex waterfront: finally. “It’s been long enough,” Larney said Tuesday, as he surveyed a ...

Looney’s is headed to the waterfront. The local sports bar chain has purchased the former River Watch Restaurant & Marina in Essex, Looney’s co-owner Bill Larney said. He and his business partners ...