Local News for Thomaston, Connecticut

WPCA – Sewer Payments at Plant – EXTENDED HOURS

Extended hours for making your sewer payments at the Water Pollution Control Authority facility located at 258 Old Waterbury Road are as follows: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday –  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday – open until 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These extended hours only READ MORE.

GOVERNORS PRESS RELEASE RE: COVID19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS

For full details on Phase 1b, click the link below. Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Residents Over 75 Can Now Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments as State Transitions To Phase 1b For more clarification on Phase 1b Essential Workers, click the link below. https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccination—Phases#phase1b Read the article on thomastonct.org READ MORE.

Thomaston Savings Bank Awards Scholarship to Area Student

WATERBURY – Carlos Novicky of Woodbury, a student in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at Naugatuck Valley Community College, was selected as the recipient of the annual Thomaston Savings Bank Manufacturing Scholarship Award. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

COVID Vaccine

We have been heard and the COVID Vaccine for the 75 and older population will be included in the 1b group, the next grouping, for inoculation. It is anticipated to begin within 1 to 2 weeks. Additional information and how to register is forthcoming. You can learn more by going to the website ct.gov/covidvaccine Read READ MORE.

‘A perfect storm’: COVID, family death force Thomaston fitness studio closure

A owner of a fitness and wellness studio is selling the business, which is struggling due to the pandemic and family obligations. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

WPCA Sewer Payments

Payments are no longer being accepted at the Assessor’s Office in Town Hall. In person payments can be made at The WPCA located at 258 Old Waterbury Road. Read the article on thomastonct.org READ MORE.

Thomaston students to return to school on 19th

THOMASTON — Full in-person learning will be back Jan. 19 after the Board of Education decided Monday to give students more interaction with their classmates and more consistency in their learning. Students have learned from home since Nov. 30, when a surge in COVID-19 cases caused the district to go from four days of in-person READ MORE.

Thomaston community reaches out to help after family loses home in fire

Since a fire devastated the Rosa home on Waterbury Road Dec. 30, friends and family have reached out and are collecting clothing and supplies. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

‘Everything has been ripped away’: Fire destroys Thomaston family’s home

A Thomaston family whose home has been completely destroyed by a fire Wednesday is seeking help from the community through a GoFundMe campaign. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Despite struggles, Patti’s Place “doing the best we can to take care of each other”

THOMASTON — In this All-American small town, Patti’s Place is known as “Cheers without the beers.” The comfy diner is the kind of place where, yes, everybody does know your name. The kind of place where a regular customer who doesn’t show up for a couple of days will get a phone call making sure READ MORE.

Reports: Thomaston firefighters battle 2-alarm house fire

Because of the intensity of the blaze, firefighters fought an exterior attack of the fire. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Former small-town Thomaston star finds perfect place to play in heart of Texas

Casey Carangelo thankfully spent the Christmas break with her family in Thomaston. “I’m so family-oriented,” said the former Golden Bears’ girls basketball standout and 2016-17 Republican-American Girls Hoop Zone Player of the Year on Sunday. “It was great to be around them this time of year. It felt good to be home after such a READ MORE.

Injured Bald Eagle Rescued By Hiker, ECONN Police

An injured bald eagle found by a hiker was rescued by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and is being treated. The bird, with an injured wing, was found in Thomaston, in Litchfield County, by a hiker and was unable to fly, said the ECONN Police. DEEP Officer John Chickos re… Read the READ MORE.

Hiker rescues injured bald eagle in Thomaston

Connecticut environmental police said the hiker found the injured eagle near Thomaston Dam on Wednesday. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Church Posts Christmas Hours

THOMASTON – The Christmas schedule for St. Peter’s – Trinity Church at 160 Main St. is a 4 p.m. service on December 24, and no services on December 25. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Warning of Special Town Meeting – Thursday, December 17th

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AT THOMASTON OPERA HOUSE OR BY REMOTE PARTICIPATION VIA THE FOLLOWING METHOD: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89187032677?pwd=MlFtQlVodHMzWURVNGhLTXd4NU5vUT09 Meeting ID: 891 8703 2677 Passcode: 728789 Dial by your location     +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) The electors and those persons eligible to vote in town meetings of READ MORE.

2020 CHSCA All-State Field Hockey Teams

BERKSHIRE Aurelia Barker, Thomaston Miranda Bossi, Northwestern Abby Jabs, Northwestern Hannah Laone, Thomaston Haylie Lasky, Shepaug Valley Abby Lutz, Wamogo Brooke Mercier, Shepaug Valley CCC Morgan Finlay, Windsor Caitlin Gallagher, Glastonbury Sarah Gallagher, Conard Megan Gilbey, Avon Sarah Lamberty, Northwest Catholic Natalie Lytle, Hall Ellie Martin, Lewis Mills Bridget McGann, Hall Emma Montgomery, Simsbury Maeve READ MORE.

1 person injured in serious crash on Route 8 in Thomaston

First reports said the truck struck a ledge wall along the highway near Fenn Road. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

‘A Christmas Carol’ opens at Thomaston Opera House

THOMASTON – Landmark Community Theatre is presenting “A Christmas Carol” in a socially-distant seating plan at the Thomason Opera House. Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 11, 12,18 and 19, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

‘A Christmas Carol’ opens Dec. 5 at Thomaston Opera House

THOMASTON – Landmark Community Theatre is presenting “A Christmas Carol” in a socially-distant seating plan at the Thomason Opera House. Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 11, 12,18 and 19, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Landmark Community Theatre has been making preparations for a limited reopening of the theatre. “In READ MORE.