Local News for Goshen, Connecticut

State municipalities request same aid, no new costs

GOSHEN — Elected officials from the 21 municipalities represented by the Northwest Hills Council of Governments are braced for a legislative session they are calling pivotal with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no sign of slowing down. The council’s virtual meeting Thursday featured a discussion with Joseph DeLong, executive director of the Connecticut Council of Municipalities. READ MORE.

Wamogo FFA: Attention 10, 11 & …

Attention 10, 11 & 12 grade Ag students: SAE is due Jan. 15 – this means that all parts of AET should be updated & a signed signature sheet must be turned in to your SAE supervisor. Get a signature sheet from any Ag teacher, the Ag office, or from the email sent to all READ MORE.

Area student news, Jan. 3, 2021

MIDDLEBURY – The pandemic has been made it difficult to form and maintain new connections with others during this time of isolation and social distancing, but an assignment that Westover School art teacher Sara Poskas gave to her Drawing I students has actually helped create a special bond between them and their counterparts in Afghanistan, READ MORE.

Portion of Route 4 in Goshen closed due to flooding

The road is closed at its intersection with West Street, DOT officials said. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

New Year’s Eve Celebration Bag!

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Santa Drive Thru

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Telephone Scammers

The telephone scammers are in full swing. Please take every precaution there is. Read the article on goshenct.gov READ MORE.

Town Topics Newsletter – Winter 2020

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To Obtain a Burning Permit

Due to the unpresented times all burning permits can Read the article on goshenct.gov READ MORE.

Wamogo FFA: Happy December Connecticut FFA!! …

Happy December Connecticut FFA!! It’s time for part three of our state wide contest for winter decorations, DIY December! All CT FFA members are welcome to join in this crafty event, entries are due by Dec. 29th. If you have any questions you can email, jnielsenctffa@gmail.com. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

GCS Tree Lighting

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Wamogo FFA: It’s time for part …

It’s time for part two of our statewide contest, baking addition! All CT FFA members are welcome to join, all entries due November 28th! If you have any questions you can contact us through direct message or by email (jnielsenctffa@gmail.com)! Good luck! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Wamogo Athletics: Excellent effort by Wamogo …

Excellent effort by Wamogo field hockey, taking undefeated Thomaston to overtime, losing 2-1 on a goal scored with 55 seconds left. This completed a successful 3 wins 1 loss week. Up next, the BL tournament. The team will be home on Wednesday with a 2:45 start against Shepaug. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Torrington academy’s drive-through Christmas fundraiser held in Goshen

GOSHEN – More than 1,000 people drove through Action Wildlife Nov. 27 to view the opening of “Christmas is A-Glow,” a display of lights organized by St. John Paul the Great Academy in Torrington and hosted by Action Wildlife founder… Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Torrington academy’s drive-through Christmas fundraiser held in Goshen

GOSHEN – More than 1,000 people drove through Action Wildlife Nov. 27 to view the opening of “Christmas is A-Glow,” a display of lights organized by St. John Paul the Great Academy in Torrington and hosted by Action Wildlife founder Jim Mazzarelli. “Approximately 1,060 people entered through the gates within a period of four hours,” READ MORE.

Runners still participate in the unofficial Turkey Trot

GOSHEN — There was no official 43rd annual Goshen Turkey Trot on Thursday due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that didn’t stop a large group of runners from converging on the Goshen Fairgrounds to run the race course on a mild and soggy morning. The hilly 6.2-mile race that has surged in popularity under the leadership READ MORE.

Dante R. Civitello

GOSHEN – Dante R. Civitello, 95, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was the devoted husband of the late JoAnna Marie Civitello and the father of six children. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Parochial academy event ‘Christmas is A-Glow’ set for Goshen Action Wildlife park

GOSHEN – St. John Paul the Great Academy in Torrington is organizing “Christmas Is A-Glow,” a drive-through display of lights, decorated trees and activities. The holiday event will be held Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, at Action Wildlife, 337 Torrington Road/Route 4, Goshen. Live Christmas trees, wreaths, a “Wonderland of (artificial) Trees,” and gift baskets READ MORE.

Goshen’s first hybrid town meeting deemed a success

While some people still attended and voted in person, more than 45 people chose to attend virtually via Zoom. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Goshen Business Circle promoting Small Business Saturday Nov. 28

GOSHEN – The Goshen Business Circle is promoting retail activities in the Goshen area Nov. 28 for Small Business Saturday. The GBC website will feature local businesses and products available through the holidays. Visit www.goshenbusinesscircle.com. for details. COVID-19 health guidelines for social distancing and masks will be observed. “Businesses and shops throughout Goshen will be READ MORE.