Local News for Barkhamsted, Connecticut

Community news: Barkhamsted Riverton Grange member honored as front-line hero, more

Barkhamsted Riverton Grange member honored as front-line hero, and other announcements and events. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted Riverton Grange holds third Veteran of the Month recognition ceremony

The happening recently took place for Vietnam War-era U.S. Air Force Veteran George Washington, with the next event on Sunday, September 5, at 7 p.m. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

School news: Barkhamsted resident inducted into Honor Society, more

Barkhamsted resident inducted into Honor Society Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted: Riverton Grange hosts second annual flag retirement ceremony

Riverton Grange #169, recently hosted its second annual flag retirement ceremony along the banks of the Farmington River. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted: Riverton Grange hosts second annual flag retirement ceremony

Riverton Grange #169, recently hosted its second annual flag retirement ceremony along the banks of the Farmington River. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Riverton Grange, American Legion hold flag retirement ceremony

BARKHAMSTED – In a twilight ceremony on the Farmington River, members of Riverton Grange No. 169 held a flag retirement ceremony July 25. The weather was rainy, according to the grange’s Community Services Committee chairman Dave Roberts, but cleared in time for the ceremony. The brief program began with Pledge of Allegiance and Winsted resident READ MORE.

Barkhamsted Lions honored by Hartford Yard Goats

The Hartford Yard Goats selected the ECAD Lions Club Branch, sponsored by the Lions Club of Barkhamsted, as their inaugural Community Kindness Hero. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted parade features music, fire engines, Dr. Seuss and pets

BARKHAMSTED – By 10 a.m. Monday, a few hundred residents were gathered on West River Road, setting up their chairs to watch the Independence Day parade. It was held Monday instead of Sunday to give everyone the holiday, said Lions Club president Dave Roberts. The club coordinated the parade this year and dedicated it to READ MORE.

Barkhamsted First Selectman Don Stein to seek 8th term

Selectman Ray Pech, also a Democrat, is running for his sixth term on the board, and Republican Selectman Nick Lukiwsky will seek a third term. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted to hold public flag retirement ceremony, show ‘huge contribution’ of veterans

BARKHAMSTED – An upcoming ceremony will contain elements that are about showing respect, including that of giving an American Flag grommet to a veteran, said town resident Danamarie Towers. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted July 4th parade returning

Barkhamsted’s traditional, in-person, 4th of July parade is back. There will be speakers, floats and other entertainment. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Torrington, other local towns plan Independence Day celebrations

A number of area towns are celebrating a return to in-person events with Independence Day celebrations – some on July 4, others the following weekend. In Barkhamsted, the Riverton Grange No. 169 kicks off the weekend with a new monthly ceremony, Patriot’s Program, honoring local veterans. The first program will be held July 4 at READ MORE.

Riverton Grange launching veteran of the month program

BARKHAMSTED – Riverton Grange #169 will launch a new monthly initiative to honor local veterans, at 6 p.m. July 4. The idea for this initiative was suggested by American Legion National Committeeman Joe Jackson, a 2021 Riverton Grange nominee for the Community Citizen Award, according to a statement. “Because the Grange values the selfless sacrifice READ MORE.

Barkhamsted road improvements under way on Route 219; second project starting on Route 20

BARKHAMSTED – First Selectman Don Stein reminded residents that a milling project began June 2 on the upper portion of Route 291 near the Saville Dam. “CONNDOT began milling the road surface on the upper portion of Route 219 yesterday,” Stein said in a statement. “Unfortunately, they found that the pavement was only a few READ MORE.

State police: Motorcyclist crashes avoiding bear in Barkhamsted

The rider was hospitalized with minor injuries, according to a dispatcher with State Police Troop B. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted budget hearing set; town hall reopens May 24

BARKHAMSTED – Barkhamsted’s annual budget meeting is scheduled for May 25, in person at the town garage, 33 New Hartford Road. Full budget information is available at www.barkhamsted.us/articles/annual-budget-meeting-warning The town hall will reopen to the public May 24, and doors will be unlocked for normal business hours. No appointments are necessary. Business hours are Monday READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: Barkhamsted Recreation Area to …

Barkhamsted Recreation Area to Remain Closed Amid Staffing Concerns Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted budget proposals call for spending increases

Adopting of the spending plans could be put off until it’s more clear what type of federal and state funding could come through. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Barkhamsted Lions Club receives Excellence Award

BARKHAMSTED – The Lions Club of Barkhamsted, founded in 1966 by Winsted Lions Club, was recently awarded the Lions Clubs International District Club Excellence Award for 2019-20. Zone chairman Alan Hill from the Hartland Lions Club presented the award to club president Dave Roberts, immediate past club president Rejean Labrie and club treasurer Don Stein. READ MORE.

Nurses speak of hope, frustration on the COVID front lines

TORRINGTON – During the half-hour drive from her Barkhamsted home to begin her 12-hour shift as a registered nurse in Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s emergency department, Lisa Bradshaw listens to Christmas music and dwells on plans involving her four children. Jen Bellefleur drives in from Bethlehem, ready to pick up where a team of coworkers leave READ MORE.