01/20/2021
01/20/2021
Local News for Torrington, Connecticut
01/20/2021
01/19/2021
Police: Man claimed to have bomb during disturbance at Torrington restaurant
Police said the 21-year-old man allegedly flipped over a table in the restaurant and claimed to have a bomb. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.
01/19/2021
After a month of distance learning, Torrington students to return to schools Tuesday
TORRINGTON — Students return to city schools Tuesday for the first time in 2021. An increase in COVID-19 cases delayed the return to full in-person learning for primary students and hybrid learning — two days at school and the other three days distance learning from home — for secondary students last week. Board of Education READ MORE.
01/17/2021
Despite some concern, region’s first responders have been taking the COVID-19 vaccine
TORRINGTON — First responders from the region’s fire, medical and police agencies have been filling appointments at the Torrington Area Health District over the past month to receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as part of the first phase of the rollout. While some were skeptical as the rollout began, education about its safety and effectiveness against READ MORE.
01/15/2021
Five Points Gallery announces new shows
Five Points Gallery, 33 Main St. in downtown Torrington, will open three new exhibitions. In the East Gallery, artist Bob Knox presents his large-scale work in Realist Abstractions . The West Gallery features a two-man exhibition Surface and Substance , featuring work by Patrick Kennedy and Brian Williams. The TDP Gallery highlights the intricate drawings READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Two Funds Award $60,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofits
TORRINGTON – The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation’s Draper Foundation Fund and Marion Wm. and Alice Edwards Fund have awarded 45 charitable organizations serving some of the area’s most economically distressed residents with grants totaling $60,000. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
TORRINGTON CT: Are social media giants …
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01/13/2021
TORRINGTON CT: WATCH: How to spot …
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01/13/2021
Sen. Murphy visits food bank, stresses importance of aid
TORRINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent state shutdown pushed more people to the financial brink, and the start of a vaccine distribution won’t fix the economy any time soon, officials warn. That was evident in the long line curling around the Major Besse Park parking lot Tuesday for the monthly mobile food distribution organized READ MORE.
01/12/2021
Rep. Cook sworn in for seventh term
TORRINGTON – State Rep. Michelle L. Cook (D – Torrington) was sworn in to her seventh term to represent the 65th House District in Torrington for the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2021 session which convened Jan. 6. “I am honored to be able to continue serving Torrington residents and bring their voices to the capitol,” Cook READ MORE.
01/12/2021
Torrington Lions Club makes holiday donations
TORRINGTON – The Torrington Lions Club recently presented Christmas donations to the Torrington Fire Department and the Salvation Army. Club members Norm NeJaime and Phil Dzurnak presented a donation of gifts to three members of the fire department. Club president Margaret “Kiki” Tucker, Lion Elaine Dzurnak Marte and Lion Phil Dzurnak made the donation to READ MORE.
01/10/2021
Torrington committee seeks city support for Black Lives Matter mural
For committee leaders, getting the message out that people in the community can express themselves culturally is very important. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.01/10/2021
Arlene J. Koleszar
TORRINGTON – Arlene J. Koleszar, 71, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Burial will be private. Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will take place at a later date_ Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, Torrington, is in care of arrangements. View complete obituary at gleesonryanfh.com. Read the rest of the article on southingtonobserver.com READ MORE.01/09/2021
CT Man Among Five Nabbed After 30 Pounds Of Suspected Heroin, Fentanyl Pills Seized
A Connecticut man is one of five who have been arrested in a wide-ranging narcotics organization in which officials seized more than $2 million in heroin and fentanyl. Litchfield County resident Nolan Reynoso, 30, of Torrington, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 5, during a raid conducted by the NYPD… Read the rest of the article READ MORE.01/09/2021
Business briefs, Jan. 10, 2021
BRYAN CASSIDY SELECTED AS TORRINGTON SAVING BANK’S NEW CIO TORRINGTON, CT – Torrington Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Cassidy, Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President, to their executive team. Cassidy comes to Torrington Savings with over 15 years of information technology and cybersecurity experience within banking and various other READ MORE.01/08/2021
Teen charged with negligent homicide in double fatal Torrington crash
Police said 17-year-old Dylan Brocar, of Litchfield, turned himself in on an active warrant on Friday. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.01/08/2021
Torrington mayor sets ‘goals with intention’ for 2021
Carbone to focus on helping existing businesses recover from the pandemic, as well as draw new ones, and to improve the cultural and recreational offerings in the city. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.01/06/2021
Batters Building on Church Street in Torrington has new owner
A limited liability corporation called Matchaa purchased the former Foothills Trader home at 187 Church St. for $250,000 on Nov. 5. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.01/05/2021
Torrington cops: Social media posts don’t replace reporting crimes to police
Residents are using the Neighbors app by Ring to report alleged crimes, but police say they probably won’t see those, and it’s best to still call the department. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.
01/05/2021