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Hartford’s mayor appoints acting police chief
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Hartford’s mayor appointed an acting police chief as the capital city continues its search for a permanent replacement. Hartford Assistant Chief Kenny Howell was named Acting Chief of Police by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam on Wednesday. Howell will take over for Chief Jason Thody, who...
Merwinsville Hotel unveils ballroom restoration
GAYLORDSVILLE—Perseverance paid off Sunday, June 30, for the historic Merwinsville Hotel when the organization unveiled its third floor ballroom after 53 years of restoration. It is the last major project of the restoration of the building that first opened in 1843 as a meal stop for the Housatonic Railroad....
Kent Computer Services grand opening is July 6
KENT—Kent Computer Services, 17 Kent Green Blvd, will hold the grand opening of its new retail space Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Proprietor Jonathan Matson invites the community to stop by for light refreshments and to view the selection of computers, accessories and tech solutions available for sale.
“Historic Tales of Harlem Valley” author to speak at library
KENT—It’s only a hop, skip and a jump from Kent to the New York state border and the Harlem Valley, a region with an eclectic history that ranges from a Victorian utopian community that claimed to see fairies to an early version of the “Borscht Belt” that once flourished on the shores of Lake Amenia.
Connecticut River Museum hosts boat parade in Essex
ESSEX, Conn. (WTNH) — Nearly 20 decorated boats participated in the Connecticut River Museum board parade on Thursday. Executive Director of the Connecticut River Museum Elizabeth Taeser said, “We thought because this is our 50th anniversary here at the museum, and it’s a good year both to sort of look back and explore new beginnings, […]
Winter named to Land Trust Board of Directors
KENT—Matthew Winter has been named to the Kent Land Trust Board of Directors. Winter and his wife, Alicia, have made Kent their home for decades, raising their sons amidst a diverse landscape of pasture, wetlands, and woodlands at the tail end of Cobble Valley. He has volunteered for many...
Kent Lions elect Karren Garrity as president
KENT—The newest president of the Kent Lions Club has connections that stretch back to its beginning. Karren Garrity, who has been a member for eight years and served as a vice president for three years, was elected by the members June 19 to be the service club’s top leader. The club was hosted by David Schreiber of Club Getaway for the end-of-the-year dinner, which has become an annual tradition for the group.
Michael J. Fox Delivers Emotional Musical Cameo with Coldplay at Glastonbury
The crowd at Glastonbury wasn’t ready for that yet, but their kids are gonna love it. Michael J. Fox, 63, joined Coldplay onstage to play guitar during the band’s Glastonbury festival performance on Saturday. Chris Martin took a moment to thank the ‘Back to the Future’ star, who has Parkinson’s disease and performed in a wheelchair.
Windsor's Vintage Radio and Communications Museum hit with unexpected expense
WINDSOR, Conn. — A hidden gem of history needs the community's help to hang on. The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut is getting hit with an unexpected expense. The museum in Windsor, which showcases technology of the past, said they need support more now than ever to...
West Hartford teen is a finalist for a high school musical theater award
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A high school graduate from West Hartford is now a “Jimmy Awards” finalist. The awards celebrates the best high school musical theater talent in the country. 17-year-old James Thibault, a recent Conard High School graduate, said that becoming a finalist was surreal. “It was wild,” Thibault said. “I was standing […]
Monkey found in Old Saybrook backyard finds temporary home at Beardsley Zoo
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The marmoset monkey that was found in a shed in Old Saybrook on Monday has a new temporary home. The primate, which is illegal to own in the state of Connecticut, is under the care of professionals at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. The monkey is currently in a quarantined environment […]
Kent painter creates ‘Best Watercolor of the Year'
'This is my time,” said Deborah Chabrian, still basking in the glow of winning “Best Watercolor of the Year” at the PleinAir Convention in Cherokee, S.C. Her painting “Empty Nest,” depicting an empty birdcage in front of her South Kent studio window, with a view of Schaghticoke Mountain behind it, was chosen as the ultimate winner in the watercolor category after a complex year-long competition.
May real estate transactions in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE — Canaan’s most expensive house sold in the last 10 years was recorded in May for $3,750,000. For perspective, during the last 10 years only 10 single family residences have been sold over a million dollars. Falls Village, Canaan has experienced a dramatic tripling of real estate prices in the last four years. The current median price of a single-family residence publicly listed by a real estate broker in Canaan is $719,000 up sharply from $198,000 in June of 2020. In April and May six sales were recorded by the Town Clerk and only half of those were sold by a real estate agent, the other three, typically less expensive properties, were negotiated privately. At the end of June there were eight homes for sale ranging in price from $319,000 to $1,525,000.
New leadership conducts 60th anniversary Railroad Days
NORTH CANAAN — A cherished summer tradition of the Northwest Corner makes its comeback on July 7, marking the 60th celebration of Railroad Days. For decades, Railroad Days Committee Director John Lannen dedicated himself to organizing the festivities. “He was such an instrumental part of everything that Railroad Days was,” said First Selectman Brian Ohler.
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