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I thank State Senator Roraback and State Representatives Carson and Chapin for introducing Proposed Bill No. 392, which would enable towns to levy impact fees on residential development if they choose to do so. More ... The Bush Administration has stated that Saddam Hussein has frustrated our attempts to find the weapons of mass destruction that Iraq denies having. We have been unable to find any of these weapons after months of search. More ... Background: Hitler had a charismatic personality of overpowering forcefulness. An amoral man, ruthless and incapable of close personal friendship, he looked on his fellow humans as mere bricks in the structure he wished to erect. More ... There is a disturbing phenomenon that's infiltrating information technology (I.T.) departments in corporations throughout Connecticut, and indeed the entire nation. More ... I have been getting e-mail news from MSgt. Leo Stolfi and his brothers-in-arms in the border regions of Afghanistan. Portrayed is a shot of the Hindu Kush Mountains (with a blur of a propeller blade) as seen through a side porthole of an Army aircraft. More ... Shannon Tuozzo of Brownie Troop 141 in Winsted worked at making a constellation finder during Reach for the Stars 2003, sponsored by the Girl Scout Council of Northwestern Connecticut at the Wamogo Regional High School on February 8. More ... The Colebrook Senior/ Community Center is honored to have one of this area's most prominent chefs, Andy Tabak, Jr., C.E.C., A.A.C., as the guest speaker for its Potluck Dinner on Thursday, February 20 at 6 p.m. His topic will be "Winter Soups." More ... The UConn Soil Testing Laboratory offers free soil pH testing during the CT Flower and Garden Show on Thursday through Sunday, February 20-23 at the CT Expo Center in Hartford. More ... The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days will soon arrive in northwest Connecticut, a welcome sign of spring and a symbol of hope for local cancer patients and their families. More ... The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Connecticut (NAMI-CT) offers a free 12-week educational course for families of persons with mental illness. More ... Shelly Fecteau of New Hartford worked on her scrapbook during a 12-hour scrapbook marathon to benefit the Ronald McDonald House at the ScrapBook Cottage in Winsted on February 8. Photo/ Robin Gourd More ... The American History Committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution promotes the study of American history. To commemorate American History Month, which is February, Joyce Cropsey, American History Chairman of the Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, DAR, has set up two displays in the Oliver Wolcott Library on South St. More ... On Saturday, March 15, the CT Vaccine Information Alliance presents the "2003 Conference on Bioterrorism Preparedness: Informed Decisions for Educated Actions. More ... On Friday, April 11, the American Cancer Society will present their Hope Gala at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville at 6:30 p.m. The Hope Gala helps fund American Cancer Society programs of research, advocacy and patient support in the community. More ... The Scholarship Committee of Barkhamsted Junior Women's Club is taking applications from Barkhamsted high school seniors who are graduating in June. Applications are available at Regional #7 High School and at Barkhamsted Town Hall; for more info call Deborah Cloud at 738-4103. More ... Just released, 4-H Youth Development in Connecticut 1952-2002: An Overview of Who We Are and What We Remember chronicles the UConn 4-H program's rich history. More ... The Tri Corner Alliance, a coalition of groups in southern Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess and northwest Litchfield counties, has formally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization and has received its first grant for operations. More ... Lieutenants Gary Wilcox and Milt McDonald have received the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company's President's Award for their service to the fire company. More ... The NewMil Bank Foundation recently made a contribution to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department. The donation will help the department with its day-to-day expenses, including equipment and truck payments, fire and medical supplies, insurance, and training. More ... The Northwest Hills Composite Squadron held its Cadet Change of Command and Awards Night on January 16 at the Bakersville/ Nepaug Fire Department. Cadet Greg Zordon of Torrington relinquished command of the squadron to Cadet Corey Sedgwick of New Hartford. More ... Joshua DiQuattro of Winsted has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) from Tuesday, February 11 through Sunday, February 16 in Washington, DC. More ... |
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