03/26/2021
03/26/2021
Local News for Canaan, Connecticut
03/26/2021
03/04/2021
Canaan: Conservationist expert giving endangered eagle Zoom talk
Hunt Library in Falls Village, Canaan, will host a Zoom event about Connecticut’s American eagle population on March 20 Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.
03/04/2021
HVRHS: So proud of Justine …
So proud of Justine Allyn (’21), @HousatonicAgEd President, on Marshall Miles Interviews for Housatonic Valley FFA Week, February 22-26 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/04/2021
HVRHS: History classes are taking …
History classes are taking a different tack to #BlackHistoryMonth2021, looking at HVRHS final exams and school newspapers from the late 40s that included racially-biased language and Euro-centric content. What can we learn from the past to address the problems of today? Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/26/2020
Dairy industry keeps moo-ving despite pandemic
CANAAN — The COVID-19 pandemic delivered an unexpected help to the dairy industry: the reversal of a pre-pandemic trend to skip breakfast. Shutdowns closed schools and restaurants, and as they floundered, so did their need for milk, cheese and other dairy products. Gradually, however, people stuck at home have rediscovered breakfast, cooking and baking – READ MORE.
12/22/2020
Carter named Region 1 superintendent
FALLS VILLAGE — The “interim” can now be removed from Lisa Carter’s title after she was named Region 1 superintendent, a move approved by the district boards of education earlier this month. Region 1 serves the towns of Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury and Sharon. Carter has been interim since July when Pamela Vogel READ MORE.
12/15/2020
HVRHS: Quality communication is right! …
Quality communication is right! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/13/2020
‘Heroes Work Here’: BD syringe plant in Canaan playing a part of arsenal against global pandemic
CANAAN — When you roll up your sleeve for a shot to ward off COVID-19, the syringe that delivers the vaccine into your body quite likely will have been made at a plant tucked away in the hills of Northwest Connecticut. BD, the world’s largest producer of syringes and needles, has a manufacturing facility in READ MORE.
12/07/2020
HVRHS: Congratulations to the Girls …
Congratulations to the Girls Soccer -Berkshire League Champs! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/07/2020
HVRHS: Join our friends @limerockpark …
Join our friends @limerockpark this Saturday for their Drive to End Alzheimer’s Disease, which will end at the high school. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/25/2020
Falls Village artists featured in ’12×12′ show
FALLS VILLAGE – The David M. Hunt Library is presenting a special edition of its popular 12X12 year-end flash art exhibition, which is on display during library operating hours and can be viewed at the library by appointment, or online at www.huntlibrary.org/art-wall. Due to public health safety, there will be no formal reception. For the READ MORE.
11/20/2020
From the Chamber: Inspiring Zoom meetings
I can just hear your comments because there is a bit of grumbling about Zoom overload. There is no question: we are living and working in a very different environment. However, good for all of you who are forging ahead in spite of the forces working against us. Below are some thoughts that inspired me READ MORE.
11/13/2020
Applications available for small business grants
HARTFORD – State Sen. Craig Miner (R-Litchfield) recently announced that the state Department of Economic and Community Development has opened the application process for the new Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program. The program is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits that have faced financial hardship caused by COVID-19. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits READ MORE.
11/10/2020
Mobile COVID-19 testing held in Canaan after surge of reported cases in town
CANAAN – When positive COVID-19 cases surged at Geer Village senior living community last month and numbers were also reported at North Canaan Elementary School, the town became a hot spot on the state’s radar. Dinnie Light, the town’s emergency management director, recommended mobile testing to help allay fears, so a crew from Charlotte Hungerford READ MORE.
11/10/2020
Mobile COVID-19 testing held in Canaan after surge of reported cases in town
CANAAN – When positive COVID-19 cases surged at Geer Village senior living community last month and numbers were also reported at North Canaan Elementary School, the town became a hot spot on the state’s radar. Dinnie Light, the town’s emergency management director, recommended mobile testing to help allay fears, so a crew from Charlotte Hungerford READ MORE.
11/05/2020
HVRHS: Sweet drone shot from …
Sweet drone shot from Spencer M. from last Saturday’s food distribution event. #mostbeautifulschool Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/03/2020
HVRHS: Go Sirena & @MissBoardman! …
Go Sirena & @MissBoardman! Thanks to all of the volunteers who pitched in, too. @mariahornct @carterteach111 Housatonic Valley student coordinates food giveaway to help others via @rep_am Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/03/2020
HVRHS: Thanks to all who …
Thanks to all who voted, and for @jlizzi9 for organizing and framing the results: 2020 US Election Ballot – HVRHS Edition via @YouTube Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/02/2020
HVRHS: 1st steps in coding: …
1st steps in coding: The goal is to click the button when the green center light is lit. In this game, Owen loses both times, causing the small red light to turn on. He coded it w/an ultrasonic sensor, so instead of pressing a button, you wave your hand in front of it. Read the READ MORE.
10/30/2020