Local News for Thomaston, Connecticut

Talkin’ Thomaston: Geography teacher brings unit on Australia closer to home

THOMASTON Thomaston High School seventh-grade geography teacher Janice Ellis had a unique opportunity to bring a unit on Australia a little closer to home for her students. Ellis has a daughter, Amy Couture, who studied abroad in Australia last year, and then last summer she traveled with her daughter to the land “Down Under,” where READ MORE.

“Blanket” Acrylic painting by Deborah Apostolico See more of Deborah’s paintings on her Ten-2-One Artists’ Page: www.ten-2-oneartists.com/deborah-apostolico Artwork now on exhibit “Renditions”

“Blanket” Acrylic painting by Deborah Apostolico See more of Deborah’s paintings on her Ten-2-One Artists’ Page: www.ten-2-oneartists.com/deborah-apostolico Artwork now on exhibit “Renditions” Gallery Show January 9 – February 26 at The Crescent Gallery 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT We are open on Thursdays from 10am-1pm during the Ten-2-One Artists’ Open Studio Sessions Read the article READ MORE.

Chinese New Year: Local families to welcome the Year of the Rat

THOMASTON — Though Sina Yang won’t be taking off work or traveling to China to ring in the Chinese New Year that begins Saturday, she said she will continue celebrating the traditions of the biggest holiday in Chinese culture. Yang, 42, of Thomaston, moved to the United States from Shanghai in 1997. She works at READ MORE.

At Thomaston High School: Seventh Graders Skype with Australian

THOMASTON – Janice Ellis, math and geography teacher and Michelle Pope, geography teacher at Thomaston High School, held a Skype session with Hayley Woods, a third-year student at Central Queensland University, in Australia, for the seventh-grade students on Tuesday, January… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Thomaston: Youth Ministry to Host Annual Fundraiser Auction

THOMASTON – The Youth Ministry of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will host its annual fundraising auction at 6 p.m. Friday, February 7 at the Lyceum Event Center, 181 Main St., Terryville. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

At Thomaston High School: Seventh Graders Skype with Australian

THOMASTON – Janice Ellis, math and geography teacher and Michelle Pope, geography teacher at Thomaston High School, held a Skype session with Hayley Woods, a third-year student at Central Queensland University, in Australia, for the seventh-grade students on Tuesday, January… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Connecticut State Police – Troop L Litchfield

Troop L needs your assistance in identifying this interstate burglary suspect. Numerous commercial burglaries took place during the overnight hours this week in the Troop L-Washington area where a suspect was captured on camera. Any information on the suspect’s identity should be sent directly to the Connecticut State Police Troop L Barracks at 860-626-7900. All READ MORE.

“Atlas” Pastel painting by Cindy Blanchard View more of Cindy’s artwork on her Ten-2-One Artists’ Page: www.ten-2-oneartists.com/cindy-blanchard

“Atlas” Pastel painting by Cindy Blanchard View more of Cindy’s artwork on her Ten-2-One Artists’ Page: www.ten-2-oneartists.com/cindy-blanchard Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

U.S. Census Bureau Hiring Event

THOMASTON – The U.S. Census Bureau will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at the Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St. The Census Bureau is looking for staff in five areas including enumerators,… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Meet Ashley. She super smartand has a great voice . Come check her out next Saturday, February 1! Link in bio #onehitwonder

Meet Ashley. She super smartand has a great voice . Come check her out next Saturday, February 1! Link in bio #onehitwonder #musical #connecticut #communitytheatre #thomaston #lct #toh Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Camera Club Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 6:30-8:00pm at the Crescent Gallery 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT Meetings are open to the public.

Camera Club Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 6:30-8:00pm at the Crescent Gallery 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT Meetings are open to the public. Image: Photograph by Jamie Kelly Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Winter Parking Ban is in effect for 1/18/2020

Winter Parking Ban is in effect for 1/18/2020 Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Backstage with Eric Episode 91

Listen to our Director and Music Director of our upcoming production, One Hit Wonder, opening February 1st! Director Kate Kovacs and music director Jim Luurtsema join me to discuss the debut production of ONE HIT WONDER over at the Thomaston Opera House. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Thomaston Police Department Arrest & Citation Log Date – Name – Address – Age – Charges – Bond – Court Date 1/5/2020

Thomaston Police Department Arrest & Citation Log Date – Name – Address – Age – Charges – Bond – Court Date 1/5/2020 – Veillette, Aaron – Bantam Lake Road, Morris, CT – 38 – Operation Under Suspension, Speeding >60 MPH- Promise To Appear – 01/14/2020 1/6/2020 – Hall, David – W. Porter Street, Waterbury, CT READ MORE.

TOWN HALL CLOSED – MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH

The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Day.  Offices will reopen on Tuesday, normal hours. Read the article on thomastonct.org READ MORE.

Thomaston voters pass $6.4 million bond package

THOMASTON – Approximately 30 residents unanimously voted on Thursday night to support borrowing up to $6.4 million for infrastructure improvements, such as roads and school security. First Selectman Edmond V. Mone said the attendance total included town officials. Projects include reconstruction and repair of various town roads for $4,846,000; upgrade to the Woodbridge Lane sewer READ MORE.

Coffee Program at Library

THOMASTON – The Thomaston Public Library will host a free The World in a Coffee Cup presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, January 20 in the library’s second-floor community room, 248 Main St. Wild Women Coffee will present a… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

U.S. Census Bureau Hiring

THOMASTON – The U.S. Census Bureau will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at the Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Rotary Seeks Nominations for Distinguished Citizen Award

THOMASTON – The Rotary Club of Thomaston is seeking nominations for a local distinguished citizen who will be honored at a banquet in April. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Thomaston: Teen Named Rotary Student of the Month

THOMASTON – Thomaston High School senior Alex Thornberg has been named the Rotary Club Student of the Month for December. Alex is part of the senior class council and does morning announcements for the high school. He is captain of… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.