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Residents in Burlington debate installing a lacrosse field in an open space
BURLINGTON, Conn — An open field in Burlington is causing quite the stir in town, with some in favor of putting a lacrosse field in the space and others wanting to keep it as it is. “This area here is so beautiful, it's nice, calm, relaxing, every day people...
This CT athlete set to compete in Olympic Trials triple jump final Sunday
After Sean Dixon-Bodie missed on his first two triple jumps attempts Friday night at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Maurice Calenda was a little nervous watching his former athlete’s last attempt. But Dixon-Bodie, a senior at the University of Florida from Bloomfield, came through, jumping 52 feet, 9 1/2 inches to advance to the finals of the triple jump Sunday. The top three ...
Summer basketball tips off in Torrington
TORRINGTON—The 41st season of Torrington Summer Basketball League began Friday, June 21, on the court at Torrington Armory. Housatonic Valley Regional High School is represented in the TSBL by participating athletes from both girls and boys varsity teams. The boys team from HVRHS played the season opening game against...
Between the Stacks – Episode 3 – June 28, 2024
This program is a conversation between Meg Sher of the David M Hunt Library in Falls Village CT and Leslie Battis of the Norfolk Library in Norfolk CT. ‹ The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk – Friday June 28, 2024. Hortus Arboretum’s Unusual Fruits – A Way to Garden...
CT Lightning, semi-professional football team relocates to Granby
The Granby Memorial High School Stadium Field is now home to the semi-professional football team of the East Coast Football League (ECFL), the CT Lightning. The East Coast Football League, which includes more than 30 teams from primarily Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, has grown to become one of the biggest, most competitive, and most successful semi-pro/minor football leagues in the United States.
Chas Orluk honored for service to BOS
Two-year student liaison to the Granby Board of Selectmen, Chas Orluk was honored at the June 3 meeting. First Selectman Mark Fiorentino read a proclamation citing that day as Chas Orluk Day in Granby and Selectwoman Peggy Chapple delivered a gift card from the board. In his thank you to...
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