Tolland PD awarded state grant for body-worn cameras
TOLLAND — The Tolland Police Department was recently awarded a grant to purchase body-worn cameras for its three-member force.
Porter Memorial Library seeks input for building expansion
BLANDFORD — The Porter Memorial Library is seeking public input for its building expansion plan at two upcoming focus groups, designed to provide an opportunity for residents to dream and brainstorm about what they would like to see in the future library.
Chester Special Town Meeting planned for Jan. 6
CHESTER — The town of Chester has announced a special town meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. to ask voters to authorize several town expenditures. Registered town voters are asked to meet in the Town Hall Auditorium, 15 Middlefield Rd. at 7 p.m.
Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.
Parade of Lights shined on Russell on Dec. 14
RUSSELL — Dec. 14’s Russell Parade of Lights had the biggest crowd she’d ever seen, said organizer Missy Castro of the town’s Parks and Recreation Commission.
Students at Chester Elementary enjoy ‘fruits’ of their labor
CHESTER — Students at Chester Elementary School were excited to eat their vegetables at school lunch before Thanksgiving, said Vanna Maffuccio, their school principal.