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2021 municipal election sample ballots for Winsted, Torrington, Colebrook, New Hartford, and Norfolk

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Press Release: NCCC Announces New 2021 Team Success Scholars Cohort

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Community announcements for Winsted and Torrington: October 16

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State Police investigating murder in Winsted

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‘Winchester/Winsted: A Town of Resilience’ to be performed in November

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Mick and Lucinda Rowe-Connolly from Red Room Studios at Arts Night Our on Thursday, Sept. 30. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Local artists enjoy Arts Night Out

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Republican and Democratic party candidates in Winsted. Photos by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Candidate debates scheduled in Winsted for October 21 and October 28

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Open Door Soup Kitchen in Winsted. From left: Donna Ensminger Vice President, Manager George Madore, President Carrie Delaney. Photo submitted.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: Open Door Soup Kitchen marks 30th year of operation in Winsted

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State Police investigating assault on Prospect Street

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Participants in the Highland Lake 5K run on Sunday, Sept. 26. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Residents race for a good cause at Northwest YMCA’s Highland Lake 5K run (PHOTOS)

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College President Michael Rooke and Deaf Club President Chris Hauschild. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

NCCC welcomes back students with fall fair

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Essential workers from both Winsted and Torrington who were honored at The United Way’s 2021 Campaign Kickoff event. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

United Way honors frontline workers at 2021 campaign kickoff event

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August reports for Winsted police, fire, and finance departments

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Town looking at ways to spend American Rescue Plan funding

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Proposed noise ordinance tabled due to debate on grandfathering, lack of equipment

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Winsted Elk of the Year Ken Kazlauskas and 2020 Elk of the Year Tim Angell. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Elks Lodge honors 2020 and 2021 Elk of the Year

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Local authors Jim Flynn Six and Todd Hiller at the Beardsley and Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Local authors discuss their work at Friends of Beardsley and Memorial Library meeting

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Michael Rooke, President of Northwestern Connecticut Community College. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

NCCC starts its fall semester during a ‘new normal’

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Rep. Jay Case, with his son, having fun at the annual Winsted Fire Department's Carnival on its last day on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Carnival and parade a celebration of community and fire department’s spirit (PHOTOS)

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During the annual Winsted Fire Department’s parade on Saturday, Aug. 28, veteran firefighter Timothy Moran was honored for his service to the community. Moran served in the department for 33 years until he retired in January. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Thirty-Three year veteran of Winsted Fire Department saluted at parade (PHOTOS AND VIDEO)

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PRESS RELEASE: NCCC is the highest ranked community college in Connecticut for the sixth year in a row by WalletHub

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Selectmen’s meeting recap: board looking at new noise ordinances and anti-blight regulation changes, police log for July

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Carnival fun during the first day of the Winsted Fire Department's annual carnival back in 2019. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Winsted Fire Department’s carnival and parade (finally) comes back

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Some of the new hires for the Winchester Public School District who were at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

Superintendent: school district sees highest enrollment in years

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members of the Winsted Elks Lodge 844 at their annual Kids Safe Day event at its lodge on Saturday, Aug. 21. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: Winsted Elks Lodge

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Winsted Senior Center Director Jennifer Kelley, and Hartford HealthCare employees Kelly Toth, and Pamela Tino at the first 'CareVan' clinic at the Winsted Senior Center of Thursday, Aug. 19. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Hartford HealthCare to offer ‘CareVan’ clinics

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Community announcements: Kids Day Safe Event in Winsted, Norfolk Library book sale, Torrington Overdose Awareness Vigil

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Photo via Northwestern CT Transit District's Facebook page.

PRESS RELEASE: Northwestern Regional Transit District Announces Improved Bus Service between Torrington and Winsted

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Batcheller School staff and school district administrators sign last Hinsdale School beam

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Winchester Public Schools seal

Board of Education listens to mask concerns; parent threatens legal action against district

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Virginia Shultz-Charette and the cover of her recent book "Winchester, Connecticut: A History from Founding to Flood (Brief History)"

Historian writes second book on town history

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Community Health and Wellness celebrates National Health Center Week

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Members of Camp Kinderland in Tolland, Mass at a peace vigil at East End Park on Monday, Aug. 9.

Vigil held at East End Park to encourage peace and nuclear disarmament

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Visitors at a recent tour of the American Mural Project. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

American Mural Project tours on Thursdays in August

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Selectmen’s meeting recap: Bodycams and dashcams purchased for department, POCD hearing on Aug. 23

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Paws and Reflect opening on Saturday, Aug. 7. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Paws and Reflect opens in Winsted

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Winchester Superintendent of Schools Melony Brady-Shanley during her presentation of back to school protocols on Monday, Aug. 2.

Masks and other protocols to start off school year in Winsted

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Volunteers helping out the Friendly Hands Food Bank fresh produce distribution event on Saturday, July 31.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: Friendly Hands Food Bank

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Some of the many participants at the Highland Lake Watershed Association's annual boat parade on Saturday, July 31.

Colorful boats at Highland Lake Watershed Association’s parade (PHOTOS)

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Jasmine Samok, owner of Paws and Reflect, a new store opening in Winsted on Main Street.

Paws and Reflect to open on Main Street in Winsted

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Despite mayor’s reservations, town joins Sustainable CT program

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Selectmen’s meeting recap: Highland Lake problems, body camera proposal for police department

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Selectman Melissa Bird during the Winchester Democratic Party Caucus on Tuesday, July 20. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Winchester Republican Town Committee challenging Democratic Selectmen Bird’s town clerk nomination [updated July 23 2 p.m.]

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Members of the town's Economic Development Committee at a ribbon cutting ceremony for Laurel Lanes with new owner Tony Hang.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates new owner for Laurel Lanes

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Republican candidates at the WInchester Republican Caucus, which was held at Town Hall on Wednesday, July 21.

Winchester Republicans announce fall slate

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Winchester Democratic Party candidates at Town Hall after their caucus on Tuesday, July 20.

Winsted Democratic Party announces slate of candidates for municipal election

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Highland Lake weed treatment starts on July 22

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Demolition work at the Hinsdale School building, which is part of a renovation project by the town, on Thursday, July 15. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Work on Hinsdale School renovation project continues

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Community Announcements

Community announcements July 16

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Residents enjoying the first concert in the summer series by Friends of Main Street at East End Park on Thursday, July 15. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

After more than a year, music returns to East End Park

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Nils Johnson, co-owner of Little Red Barn Brewers, accepting a wooden plaque of Highland Lake from Highland Lake Watershed Association President Beth Papermaster during the association's meeting on Saturday, July 10.

Little Red Barn Brewers looking at potential expansion

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Winchester Police Officers Joshua Blass, Justin Waltzer, and Daniel Pietrafesa at the Coffee with a Cop event at the Railway Cafe on Wednesday, July 14.

Police Department reaches out to community with ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Railway Café

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Participants taking part in a chair yoga class at the Winsted Senior Center.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: Winsted Senior Center getting back to classes and socialization

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Members of the Highland Lake Watershed Association at its annual meeting on Saturday, July 10.

Highland Lake Watershed Association members discuss concerns at annual meeting

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Members of the Winchester Police Department with children from the Winchester Recreation Department's summer camp at the Cops and Kids event on Friday, July 9. Photo submitted.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: Winchester Police Department’s Cops and Kids Day

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After a decade of lawsuits and court actions, Laurel City Revamp may sell languishing former Capitol Products building

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Police department: 26 calls, three arrested, in illegal fireworks incidents

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Photo via the Winchester Police Department's Facebook page.

VOICES: Illegal fireworks causes terror for residents with Traumatic Stress Disorders

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Residents saluting the American flag just before a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Soldiers' Monument on Sunday, July 4.

Reading of Declaration of Independence at Soldiers’ Monument

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Photo by Holly Cassaday

Banner year for Winchester continues…

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Little Red Barn Brewers co-owners Matthew Day and Nils Johnson. Not pictured: co-owner Nathan Day.

A celebration of perseverance: two years on, Little Red Barn still brewing great things for Winsted

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Ten years of agreements, settlements, and lawsuits: Winsted again taking legal action against Laurel City Revamp

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PRESS RELEASE: Hazard Trees Work Scheduled to Begin on July 6 in Winsted

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Town to look into P&Z regulations for recreational marijuana retail sales and cultivation

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Stylee Studio, an art studio and workshop, has opened at Mad River Lofts at 10 Bridge Street. Owner Sabrina Del Negro is a Torrington native who has taught in the state’s public school system for over 10 years.

Stylee Studio opens in Winsted

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Contestants for this year's Laurel King and Laurel Queen event, which was held at Little Red Barn Brewery on Tuesday, June 29.

Community pride and pageantry at Laurel King and Queen crowning

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Photo submitted by Gina Sartirana.

Bench dedicated to late longtime Lions Club member and Senior Center director

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Front: Laurel King Evan Blass, Laurel Queen Lydia Bird. Back, from left: First Runner Up King Dylan Keith, First Runner Up Queen Sydney Kolosky, Second Runner Up. Katrina Strachan. Photo submitted by Melissa Bird.

Laurel King and Queen to be crowned on on Tuesday, June 29

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Town Manager promises to deal with High Street nuisance problems

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10 year-old Riley Robinson and her grandmother, Nicole Beauchene. Riley is holding her first chicken she raised, Snowflake. She now has 62 chickens and has donated thousands of eggs to the Open Door Soup Kitchen in Winsted.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: 10 year-old Barkhamsted resident donates thousands of eggs to the Open Door Soup Kitchen

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HLWA Donates More than 300 Vintage Highland Lake Postcards to Beardsley Library

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Julia Munro and her service dog, Collins, just before Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD's) graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 16.

ECAD graduation a celebration of service dogs and their new owners

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Audience members at a concert at East End Park in Winsted on July 19. 2019. One of the last local outdoor concert events before the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

The return of live music to the Northwest Corner

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 1027 at a Flag Day celebration at the Elks Lodge #844 on Monday, June 14.

Winsted Elks Lodge and Boy Scouts celebrate Flag Day

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Man arrested in Winsted domestic assault case

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The Torrington Civil Rights Mural, set to have a formal unveiling on Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19.

Community announcements: Juneteenth events

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Gilbert School graduates after the schools 126th graduation ceremony on Friday, June 11.

The power of perseverance: Gilbert holds its 126th graduation ceremony

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Community Announcements

Community Announcements June 9: Elks Flag Day ceremony, Beekley and Beardsley Library programs, and HLWA annual meeting

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Winsted BOE votes to send some ninth graders to Litchfield High School

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Winsted BOE extends Superintendent Brady-Shanley’s contract

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Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners Announced

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Winsted P&Z member Gerald Martinez resigns

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Beardsley Library Children's Librarian Carol Parent, volunteer Sarah Schlaudt, and Library Director Karin Taylor.

Second StoryWalk® installed at Sue Grossman Greenway

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Daughters of the American Revolution benefit pig roast on June 22

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Tony Hang, owner of Mama Pho Restaurant and now the new owner of Laurel Lanes duckpin bowling alley in Winsted.

Laurel Lanes to reopen under new ownership

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Town officials and veterans, along with members of veterans organizations, at East End Park after a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31.

Memorial Day ceremony and parade held in Winsted

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Pearson Elementary School was not too crowded for most of the day during the town's annual budget vote on Saturday, May 29.

Residents pass Fiscal 2021-2022 town budget, borrowing for water dept. improvements, very low turnout

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC) held its 55th commencement ceremony at the Five Points Center for the Visual Arts on Thursday, May 27. It was a very unique ceremony with graduates all in automobiles during the event.

NCCC graduates ride on into their futures (literally)

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HO Products President Chris Olson at the Economic Development Commission's manufacturing summit on Thursday, May 20.

Winsted manufacturers struggling to find employees

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Memorial Day parade and ceremony this Monday in Winsted

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Members of the Gilbert School's Yellowjackets baseball team next to the town's American Revolution monument right across the street from East End Park. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: VFW Post 296, Cub Scouts Pack 1027, and The Gilbert School’s baseball team

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P&Z approves ECAD special permit

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Mayor Candy Perez, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Town Clerk Sheila Sedlack, state Democratic :arty Secretary Audrey Blondin, and Congressman John Larson (D-1).

Residents honored at fifth annual Legacy Awards

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Special town meeting on May 25 in Winsted

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A ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Hinsdale School construction project on Thursday, May 20.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Hinsdale School renovation project

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College Student of the Year Erin Sullivan. Photo submitted.

New Hartford native and NWR7 graduate named ‘Student of the Year’ by NCCC

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Soldiers' Monument on Crown Street in Winsted.

Selectmen approve local company to install new windows at Soldiers’ Monument

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Solar farm approved for Platt Hill Road

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A family enjoying the Elks Lodge Fishing Derby on Sunday, May 16. Photo by Chris Rabago.

Fun for children and families at Elks Lodge fishing derby (updated May 17 with results)

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Winchester Public Schools seal

Winchester School District to return to full in-person education in fall 2021

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508 Main Street in Winsted.

Town manager to form committee to discuss use of 508 Main Street property

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Residents who attended the town budget meeting on Monday, May 10 at The Pearson School.

Town budget referendum set for May 29

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Photo from The Winchester Town Committee website.

Community Announcements May 15: Winchester Democratic Town Committee Legacy Awards on May 23

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STORY UPDATED MAY 15: One dead in fatal motor vehicle accident in Winsted

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Superintendent of Schools Melony Brady-Shanley, and Oak Street School students Angel Mark and Ellen Priest. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Winsted second grade students are life-saving heroes

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Area students who received awards at the Elks Lodge #844 annual Youth Week Banquet on May 7. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Elks Lodge honors local youth

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Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame inductees Lisa Ferris and Steve Zarrella. Screen captures from the chamber's annual meeting on April 29

Ferris, Zarrella, named to Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame

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Jennifer Bellefleur, RN, BSN and Susan Kellogg, RN, CNOR. Photos submitted.

Charlotte Hungerford recognizes nurses

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Litchfield County Opiate Task Force logo.

Litchfield County Opiate Task Force Network: 14 overdoses in five days

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Annual budget town meeting on Monday, May 10

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PRESS RELEASE – Winchester Residents: Vaccine Assistance is Available

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Author and Winsted resident Dan Saltman.

Author profile: Winsted writer Dan Saltman

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Members of Winsted's municipal government, and the Economic Development Commission, at a ribbon cutting ceremony for Live women's boutique on Thursday, April 29. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Women’s clothing boutique opens in Winsted

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Winsted Town Seal

P&Z decision on ECAD special permit application possibly on May 10

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Winsted Town Hall - from the town's official website.

Community announcements April 29: Winsted Town Hall to reopen in May

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Veteran journalist John Dankosky, actor Geoffrey Owens, and American Mural Project founder Ellen Griesedieck, during a virtual event on April 28.

American Mural Project to finally open in Spring 2022

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Barkhamsted town seal

Sewer line from Winsted to Barkhamsted completed

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Beardsley and Memorial Library in Winsted

Community announcements April 26: Changes in Beardsley Library operations and area events

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Residents and members of the Highland Lake Watershed Association at the association's river cleanup on Saturday, April 24. Photo by Terry Platt.

Watershed Association cleans up Highland Lake

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From left: Winchester Police Department officer Greg Lopardo, Winchester Youth Services Bureau Executive Director Cathy Ohm, State Rep. Jay Case and Greenwoods Counseling Referrals Recovery Navigator Sarah Lauretti Toomey. Photo by Chris Rabago.

Local groups team up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Some of the many volunteers who took part in an Earth Day cleanup in Winsted. Photo by Chris Rabago.

Winsted residents clean up town for Earth Day

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Screenshot via Town of Winchester's YouTube page.

Winsted honors former Town Manager Geiger

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10 Bridge Street in Winsted. Photo via the town's property database.

The ‘$1.53’ building purchased, previous owner leaves town with unpaid tax bill

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Earth Day graphic

Community Announcements April 21: Earth Day cleanups in Winsted, Norfolk, Colebrook

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Selectmen agree on proposed budget, annual town meeting set for May 10

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Photo from the 2019 Pet Parade by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Pet Parade, Laurel Parade, canceled again

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Photo via Crystal Peak's website.

After more than a year, Crystal Peak to reopen to public events

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The outside of Northwest Connnecticut Community College's campus on Main Street. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

NCCC to have in-person classes in fall (PRESS RELEASE)

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Doing Good for the Neighborhood: Winsted Elks Lodge

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Community Announcements April 12: Friendly Hands Food Bank comes to Winsted

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Meet Lynn Woike, the ‘Skoolie-Driving, Witch on Wheels’

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Elks Lodge Fishing Derby 2019, which was the last time the derby was held, one year before Covid cancelled the 2020 derby. Photo by Heather Murray via the Lodge's Facebook group.

Elks Fishing Derby to make a comeback in May

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Town Manager: Town Hall may not open to the public anytime soon, state still has not reimbursed funds for Sucker Brook culvert project, town...

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Photo via Beardsley and Memorial LIbrary's Facebook Page.

Beardsley Library’s StoryWalk to open April 10 with event at Sue Grossman Trail

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Community announcements April 9: events in Torrington, Colebrook, Winsted

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Proposed town budget: Geiger revises mill increase, proposes to underfund school district’s budget request

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Proposed Improvements to Winsted Water Works Announced

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The Old Trinity Church in Torrington, late 19th century. From the collection of the Torrington Historical Society.

Community announcements April 4: virtual programs and local achievements

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Valentina Di Meola who makes handmade jewelry and dreamcatchers. She was one of the many vendors at the spring market event at East End Park on Saturday, April 3. Photo by Christopher Rabago.

Spring market at East End Park

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A collage of some of the many websites and news outlets the viral 'mama bear and her cubs' video ended up in. video ended

Anatomy of a viral video: how Winsted’s ‘bear’ video became an overnight sensation

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On the left: Winsted's Little Free Pantry when it was started in March 2020. A few months after it was started, the original pantry was replaced with its current metal storage unit, as seen on the right. Photos via the Winsted Ct Neighbors Helping Neighbors Facebook group.

Doing Good For the Neighborhood: Main Street’s Little Free Pantry

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Winsted budget hearing to be virtual on April 5

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Winchester Recreation Director Tanya Risucci and the Easter Bunny at the "You've Been Egged" event on April 1. Photo by Chris Rabago.

Town gives out Easter eggs to children

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Screenshot from Winsted's education budget hearing on Monday, March 29.

Proposed education budget discussed at public hearing

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Community announcements March 27: Winsted, Norfolk, Torrington

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Public hearing on proposed education budget for fiscal 2021-2022 on Monday

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Photo via the WInchester Democratic Town Committee website.

STORY UPDATED WITH QUOTES: Long-time Winsted Town Clerk Sedlack announces December retirement

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10 Bridge Street in Winsted. Photo via the town's property database.

Owner selling mill building for $1.53 owes over $12 thousand in back taxes

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The Railroad Cafe, which will soon open at 580 Main Street and is owned by Carrie Stetson. From left: Carrie Stetson's daughter Piper, her husband Leon, adopted daughter Nicole Crossman, Stetson, and her son Ben. Photo submitted.

Railway Cafe opening in Winsted

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UPDATED Selectmen’s meeting recap: state won’t pay for Sucker Brook culvert repairs, possible permitting process for rallies at East End Park

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Concert series to bring live music back (virtually) to Winsted

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The ECAD Spring 2021 Graduating Class: Carly Lloyd and Sarge; Jake Louzan and Cosmos; Edna Bronzino and Vega; Allison Doty and her daughter Quinn’s service dog Sugar; and Daniel Stone with Dazzle.

ECAD holds graduation for service dogs and their clients

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Photo by Christopher Rabago.

Laurel Lanes for sale again, may close until buyer is found

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Town Manager Geiger proposing higher property taxes to cover expenditures

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Residents Tia Balaguer, Carrie Vassallo, and 13 year-old Elyjiah Vassallo at East End Park during a Black Lives Matter rally on Saturday, March 13. The rally was held one year after the death of Breonna Taylor. Photo by Christopher Rabago.

Black Lives Matter rally held in Winsted one year after Breonna Taylor police killing

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Screenshot from the first Moosecast Podcast at Northwestern Connecticut Community College.

NCCC’s Moosecast Podcast lets students have their say

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Community Announcements March 13: Winsted Palm Sunday breakfast, library announcements and more

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Photo via Hitchcock Chair Company's Facebook page.

Hitchcock Chair’s new Winsted manufacturing facility opening April 1

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Congressman Larson’s office: Winsted estimated to get millions in aid from American Rescue plan

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Torrington MLK Mural Community Survey.

Community announcements March 10: Torrington MLK Mural survey, Winsted library programs

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Selectmen to consider ordinance changes to Highland Lake beaches, municipal facilities, and parking

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Board of Education very skeptical of potential federal aid from American Rescue Plan

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Musician Eric Paradine who will be playing Winchester Recreation Department's virtual concert series on Wednesday, April 7. Photo submitted.

Community Announcements March 9: virtual concerts, library programs and more

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P&Z: decisions on ECAD and new business at old KFC building delayed

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Winchester School District may receive $1,840,000 from American Rescue Plan (story updated)

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Community Health and Wellness Director of Nursing Michelle Brady with Marissa O'Brien from NCCC.

NCCC nursing students getting clinical experiences at CHWC

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Members of the Winsted Fire Department put out a fire at 123 Wetmore Avenue on Friday, Feb. 26. Photo by Robert Goodwin.

Fire Marshal: porch fire caused by lit cigarette

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Winsted budget scheduled released, town to have in-person meeting and referendum

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Incoming Winsted Town Manager Joshua Kelly. Photo submitted.

The Winsted Phoenix Interview: incoming Winsted Town Manager Joshua Kelly

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Superintendent talks about Covid procedure updates, state of the school district

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Photo submitted: Winners of the Economic Development Commission’s Storefront Challenge Contest at an awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 18. From left: Voula Ignadis from The Tributary, Tony Hang from Papa Boba, and Shana Devaux from Sacred Beauty Salon.

Store owners awarded by Winsted EDC in Storefront Challenge contest

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Winchester School District and Gilbert School superintendents present proposed Fiscal 2021-2022 budgets

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Community announcements Feb. 18

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College's sign outside its main building on Main Street.

NCCC Receives Bronze Award from CTrides

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Chief: Fire Department down to 30 volunteer firefighters

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Police Department: four overdoses in January, including one fatal

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Full story: Gilbert History teacher receives award from National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

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Winsted CVS scheduling Covid vaccine appointments

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Photo via Northwestern Connecticut Community College's website.

Doing Good for the Neighborhood: NCCC’s Food for Thought food pantry

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School district budget hearing on Feb. 18

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P&Z can’t get concrete details on new business at old KFC building

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Winchester Public Schools seal

Superintendent: some eligible staff won’t sign up for Covid vaccines, district leaving Commissioner’s Network on June 30

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Gilbert School teacher receives award from National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

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New Winsted Town Manager Joshua Steele Kelly.

Breaking news: new Winsted Town Manager hired

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After P&Z rejects proposed zoning change, commission continues ECAD public hearing

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Selectmen’s meeting recap: DPW workers worked up to 19 hours clearing Feb. 1 snowstorm, Penguin Plunge Canceled again

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Some of the attendees at Northwestern Connecticut Community College's annual Legislative Breakfast, held over Zoom on Friday, Jan. 29.

PACT program, learning during pandemic, topics at NCCC’s Legislative Breakfast

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Diana Cesaro, owner of Diana By Design. Photo submitted.

New Whiting Mills artisan turns old fabric into new fashions

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TD Bank logo

TD Bank announces closing of Winsted branch

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Dale Picard, operator of ECAD, during the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting on Monday, Jan. 25.

P&Z continues public hearing on ECAD to Feb. 8

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P&Z meeting preview: ECAD public hearing, new business at former KFC building

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Gilbert School senior Rebecca Dowling.

Gilbert School senior raising money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College's sign outside its main building on Main Street.

NCCC offers freezer to Charlotte Hungerford for vaccine storage

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People's United Bank logo via its website.

People’s United Bank to exit from Stop & Shop locations

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File photo: Pamela Carignan at the Winsted Salvation Army's food pantry in 2019. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.

Community profiles: Pam Carignan – Regional Coordinator of The Salvation Army Winsted Regional Service Center

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Peace at Highland Lake. Photo by Jeannette Brodeur.

Lake Reflections: Where Do I Live? Winsted or Winchester?

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The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new medical center on 80 South Main Street in Winsted. Photo by Christopher Rabago.

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Hartford HealthCare building

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School district looking at potential financial problems

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Community announcements

Community announcements Jan. 18

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Winchester Police Seal

Overdoses on the rise in Winsted

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