Local News for Ashford, Connecticut

Legal Notice-Municipal Elections November 2nd 6AM-8PM at Knowlton Memorial Hall-click here

LEGAL NOTICE Town of Ashford Municipal Election The legal electors of the Town of Ashford, State of Connecticut, are hereby warned and notified to meet at Knowlton Memorial Hall, 25 Pompey Hollow Road, (Route 44), in said Town of Ashford on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to cast their votes READ MORE.

Absentee Ballot & applications information please click here

Absentee Ballot Applications and Absentee Ballots for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election Absentee Ballots will be available on October 1, 2021, but you may submit an application earlier. Recent legislation, PA-21-2, makes COVID-19 a valid excuse to vote by absentee ballot for this election. The Secretary of the State will NOT be mailing out READ MORE.

The Chronicle: Horizon Wings in #Ashford …

Horizon Wings in #Ashford is celebrating its 20th anniversary Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Health Advisory: Lower Bolton Lake is experiencing a blue-green algae bloom

Click on the link below to read the advisory.  Health Advisory: Lower Bolton Lake is experiencing a blue-green algae bloom Read the article on ehhd.org READ MORE.

E.O. Smith H.S.: First full choirs rehearsal …

First full choirs rehearsal since March 2020!!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

E.O. Smith H.S.: Please see the upcoming …

Please see the upcoming EOS Drama Cub auditions!!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Important Information for Food Service Establishments

We need your help! Eastern Highlands Health District is transitioning to an online food service licensing platform.  Beginning with the 2022 renewal, ALL food service licenses will be issued using this online platform.  What this means for you: You will need a valid email address You will need to create an account in the online READ MORE.

E.O. Smith H.S.: EO Smith Sports Talk …

EO Smith Sports Talk Podcast. Season 2 Episode 2 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

E.O. Smith H.S.: EO scores another touchdown! …

EO scores another touchdown! 19-0 over Farmington after the missed extra point #cthsfb Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

E.O. Smith H.S.: Another touchdown for the …

Another touchdown for the Panthers. Extra point is no good. EO leads 13-0 over Farmington. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Public Health Nurse Position Announcement Eastern Highlands Health District Public Health Nurse The Eastern Highlands Health District (EHHD), a local public health district serving ten towns in Eastern Connecticut, has an immediate opening for a full time Public Health Nurse.  Primary responsibilities include supporting the local health department response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and control READ MORE.

Stand Down 2021 – Veterans programs & Benefits September 22 & 23

01 Stand Down 2021 Poster Danielson Read the article on ashfordtownhall.org READ MORE.

From Babcock Library…

The library will be closed until further notice. The bookdrop will remain open. No book drop pickup is available at this time. We are planning to tentatively open in some form on Wednesday, September 15th. Read the article on Babcocklibrary.org READ MORE.

From Babcock Library…

We now have theme bags available. Please fill out the form linked below and choose which theme you would like. We will then contact you when it is ready for pickup! The form can be found here. Read the article on Babcocklibrary.org READ MORE.

E.O. Smith H.S.: The return of Panther …

The return of Panther football. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

STORM HENRI – Ashford Status

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 4:20 PM BLOCKED ROADS Chatey Rd (tree, wires) Axe Factory Rd (active wire on road at #58, road is taped off at #50) Moon Rd (Eastford Rd end, tree leaning on telecom cable wires, passable by passenger vehicle) Pumpkin Hill Rd (tree leaning on wires, partially blocked, passable) The North end of READ MORE.

TROPICAL STORM HENRI – Message from 1st Selectman Cathryn Silver-Smith

The Governor has declared a state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Henri. As you prepare for the storm, please remember: Call 911 to report downed lines and roads blocked by a fallen tree, utility pole or debris. The dispatcher will contact the appropriate Ashford and state emergency resources for the situation. Call […] READ MORE.

Story Time!

Don’t forget to join us every Tuesday at 10 am for Story Time! Read the article on Babcocklibrary.org READ MORE.

The Chronicle: Hole in the Wall …

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in #Ashford breaks ground on new facility @holewallcamp Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

WINY Radio: FROM THE NEWSROOM: FROM …

FROM THE NEWSROOM: FROM GOVERNOR NED LAMONT: “Congratulations to Carly Imhoff of the Ashford School for winning one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious PIAEE Awards Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.