Winsted, CT

Democrats Playing Politics with State Budget By State Rep. Richard Ferrari, East Granby      The longer the General Assembly's majority Democrats play politics and put off action on a responsible budget proposal, the more likely it will be that they will end up trying to eliminate projected state budget deficits through bonding—which will mean less state aid for school construction and othe... More ... Corporate Freeloaders Drain School Budgets By Ralph Nader, Washington, DC      The deepening federal and state budget deficits are causing cuts that affect the most defenseless and least powerful of Americans. That, of course, is the direct consequence of plutocracy—rule by the wealthy. More ...      Wilbert "Wibo" Boles sang during the Open Mike Night at Artwell on January 25. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... "Research Revolution" Series at Simsbury Public Library      Beginning in February, Simsbury Public Library will be one of only 50 libraries nationwide to host a free film and discussion series called the "Research Revolution: Science and the Shaping of Modem Life." More ... Income Tax Assistance in Thomaston      Free income tax assistance is now available at the Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St. in Thomaston beginning on Saturday, February 1. VITA volunteers will be on hand to assist taxpayers in filling out their returns. More ... Energy Assistance Available in Torrington      Applications are still being taken at Torrington City Hall for energy assistance. When applying, proof of all current income for all members of your household must be submitted, along with your latest CL&P or Yankee Gas bill. More ... Income Tax Assistance for Seniors      Beginning February 5, free income tax assistance for senior citizens will be available every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library. This assistance is limited to personal income taxes; business returns will not be accepted. More ... Morris Senior Center Offers Income Tax Assistance      Free income tax assistance for senior citizens will be provided on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center. Those filing taxes are required to provide current documents such as W2 forms showing income earned, along with 1099’s showing income from pensions, IRA accounts and interest ... More ... Canton High Alumni Weekend      Canton High School is organizing its second annual Alumni Weekend to tentatively take place on the weekend of October 17-18. This annual activity of recognizing and bringing back Canton High School graduates will be in conjunction with the Athletic Department’s night soccer games. More ... Winsted Auxiliary Supports Community Health Needs      The Auxiliary for Community Health in Winsted is a very active organization. Throughout the year items donated to the Thrift Shop on Spencer Street are sorted, cleaned and arranged in a most inviting way for the many customers who visit looking for clothing, jewelry, boutique items, shoes, dishes, s... More ... Bioterrorism and Emergency Readiness Training      UConn’s College of Continuing Studies is providing Bioterrorism and Emergency Readiness training for state and local public health professionals. The series consists of four modules; each module includes 20 hours of training, including 14 hours in a classroom and six hours of web-based, interactive ... More ... Volunteers Needed For Daffodil Days      Snow may still be on the ground, but the American Cancer Society is already thinking spring in anticipation of their popular Daffodil Days event. This annual fundraiser, taking place the week of March 24, celebrates the arrival of spring and the hope that cancer can be conquered. More ...      "The Bat Lady" Geraldine Griswold, educator and licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in bat welfare, held an informative meeting at the Canton Public Library on January 26. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... Torrington Hotshot Winners      The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department recently held its annual Hotshot Contest. The following winners will take part in the Litchfield County Hotshot competition to be held on Friday, January 31 at 6 p.m. More ... United Way of Northwest CT Annual Meeting      Richard R. Lavieri, Esq. of Winsted was elected President of the United Way of Northwest CT on Thursday, January 23 during the human service organization's 4th Annual Meeting at Marino's Restaurant in Torrington. More ... Representative Piscopo Receives Leadership and Committee Assignments      State Representative John E. Piscopo of the 76th District has been reappointed as a House Minority Whip, one of the most important leadership positions within the House Republican caucus. More ... Bowen Burditt Wins CJHS Geographic Bee      Bowen Burditt, a 7th grade student at Canton Junior High School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee recently and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. More ... Bantam Legion Honors WWII Major Robert Eastman      When Mark William Brown of Litchfield thinks of his uncle, Robert Eastman, he sometimes finds it hard to believe that this quiet and private person was an aggressive officer in the Field Artillery in World War II who, while serving under General George Patton, received two field promotions for his o... More ... Sheff v. O’Neill Agreement Reached      Plaintiffs in Sheff v. O’Neill have announced that the parties have reached an interim agreement in the historic, 14-year-old litigation. The agreement was reached in settlement of plaintiffs’ December 2000 motion charging the state with making insufficient progress to address the constitutional def... More ... CTVIA Calls for Smallpox Vaccination Compensation Fund      The Connecticut Vaccine Information Alliance (CTVIA) is an information advocacy organization that focuses on individual rights to full informed consent regarding vaccines and vaccine policies. More ...