Local News for Torrington, Connecticut

Torrington Savings Foundation taking grant applications

Torrington Savings Foundation is taking grant applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations at the foundation’s website through May 14. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

CHH Center for Youth and Families in Torrington gets $120,000 grant

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Center for Youth and Families in Torrington receives $120,000 grant from the Robert Rosenheim Foundation. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Torrington children’s museum participates in virtual giving event

KidsPlay Children’s Museum in Torrington is participating in Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, an online giving event. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Torrington Historical Society gets ready for visitors’ return

The grounds of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House are in bloom with early flowers and shrubs. The house and garden will reopen to the public April 14. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Torrington Community Health offers free COVID-19 testing Fridays

Community Health & Wellness is continuing to offer free COVID-19 testing on Fridays in an outdoor tent at its Torrington facility Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Torrington ordinance revisions could include tickets, fines

A public hearing on the proposed changes is expected in the coming months, according to City Councilman Frank Rubino. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Torrington students honored for fire prevention posters

TORRINGTON – Two students from St. John Paul the Great Academy and one student from the Forbes School are local winners of the 2021 fire prevention poster contest, sponsored each year by Connecticut FAIR Plan and the Connecticut Fire Chiefs… Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Torrington and Shepaug baseball players happy to be back on the diamond

After a year without spring sports, local baseball teams are trying to get back into the swing of things. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Torrington children’s museum participates in virtual giving event

KidsPlay Children’s Museum in Torrington is participating in Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, an online giving event. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

CHH Center for Youth and Families in Torrington gets $120,000 grant

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Center for Youth and Families in Torrington receives $120,000 grant from the Robert Rosenheim Foundation. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Warner Theatre’s summer arts camp is back, registration open

TORRINGTON – The Warner Theatre Summer Arts Program returns for 2021, with five one-week sessions for students ages 7-15. Camp begins July 12. Sessions will be held Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education, at the theater on downtown Main Street. Established in 1993, the Warner Theatre Summer Arts Program READ MORE.

Torrington Savings Foundation taking grant applications

Torrington Savings Foundation is taking grant applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations at the foundation’s website through May 14. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Torrington COVID-19 testing hours to change April 12

TORRINGTON – Hartford HealthCare has announced new hours for its Torrington based COVID-19 testing location, starting April 12. Visit www.charlottehungerford.org for the latest updates. Hartford HealthCare Testing Center, 211 High St., Torrington: Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. This testing is for patients who are experiencing READ MORE.

Torrington: ‘Takeout Tuesdays’ continue in April

Four local restaurants and St. John Paul the Great Academy in Torrington continue “Takeout Tuesdays” in April. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Torrington’s Tim Driscoll St. Jude telethon goes virtual on April 18

Even though it will be online due to the pandemic, “We’re going to pull this together. It’s going to be very different, but very wonderful,” Kristin Raymond said. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

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The National Debt: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) via @YouTube Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Torrington kindergarten registration now open

TORRINGTON – The Torrington School Readiness Council Kindergarten Readiness Fair, “Ready… Set … Kindergarten!” was a huge success, reaching more than 200 families, according to a statement. For those families who did not attend, videos are available to watch with their child at their convenience by going to torrington.org and clicking on the school bus. READ MORE.

Torrington students honored for fire prevention posters

STUDENTS HONORED FOR FIRE PREVENTION POSTERS TORRINGTON: Two students from St. John Paul the Great Academy and one student from the Forbes School are local winners of the 2021 fire prevention poster contest, sponsored each year by Connecticut FAIR Plan and the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association. Torrington Deputy Fire Marshal Jarred Howe awarded certificates and READ MORE.

Torrington’s Warner Theatre sends fundraising appeal, waits to reopen

“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” the theater’s director said. “We are seeing it.” Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, April 4, 2021

The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the following meetings and events. For information, go to nwctchamberofcommerce.org. April 6: Small Business Council, 8 a.m. The Small Business Council has been established for the small business owner/manager – the decision makers – to discuss challenges, share solutions and work as a back-office consortium. Many small READ MORE.