05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Local News for Torrington, Connecticut
05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Torrington courthouse to partially reopen next month
The Connecticut Judicial Branch plans to partially resume operations in three courthouses, including the Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse in Torrington, starting June 8. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
NBC Connecticut: A huge thank you …
A huge thank you to Mark Cattey of the City of Torrington Police Department! Mark has been a sergeant for 26 years! #CTHeroes #nbcct #connectingyou #torrington #connecrticut #thankyou #hero @CtDept Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Torrington, Middletown courthouses expected to re-open in June
TORRINGTON – The Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse in Torrington and Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse in Middletown are tentatively expected to resume operations June 8, according to a release from the Connecticut Judicial Branch. The “partial resumption” – which is also expected to include the re-opening of the Rockville courthouse – is being “guided first and READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Torrington officials continue to look for ways to cut budget
Using some of the city’s fund balance is an option to temper an increase to the tax rate as spending likely will increase by at least 2.5 percent. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Nutmeg’s Marjorie Dante turns 100; friends wish her well
Celebrated as the co-founder of the Torrington School of Ballet and a longtime volunteer for the Nutmeg Ballet, Marjorie Dante was a guiding force at both institutions for 47 years, retiring in 2017 at age 97. Those who know her… Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Howard’s building in Torrington undergoing a renaissance
TORRINGTON – The inside of the former Howard’s Shoe Store on Main Street in Torrington is somewhat like those abandoned places people love to visit to get a glimpse of past glories. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Five Points Gallery reopening with new shows
TORRINGTON – Five Points Gallery will be open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. and by appointment, starting June 5. The gallery is following the state’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines. All visitors inside the gallery are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing protocol. Due to current pandemic restrictions on READ MORE.05/27/2020
Torrington’s Main Street mural put in storage
“When I realized how powerful that art is, and the way it was discarded in the parking lot, just strewn about, I had to do something,” Noelke said. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.05/27/2020
Torrington looks at cuts to prevent mill rate increase
TORRINGTON — It will take a total of $1.5 million in cuts to the proposed 2020-2021 municipal and school budgets to get to no increase in the city’s tax rate, Mayor Elinor Carbone told Board of Finance members Tuesday. No vote was taken on setting the tax rate. That meeting is scheduled for June 2. READ MORE.05/26/2020
Litchfield County Dispatch: Job: 9-1-1 Emergency Call …
Job: 9-1-1 Emergency Call Taker | Torrington CT #jobs #CT Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/26/2020
Litchfield 911: Job: 9-1-1 Emergency Call …
Job: 9-1-1 Emergency Call Taker | Torrington CT #jobs #CT Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.05/26/2020
Torrington resident running for 63rd District seat
TORRINGTON – Democratic delegates from Winsted, Torrington, Goshen and Colebrook voted unanimously to nominate Noel Rodriquez to run for the 63rd House District. The 63rd District the towns of Colebrook and Winchester, along with parts of Goshen and Torrington. Rodriquez is running against incumbent Republican Jay Case of Winsted, who has served since 2013. Rodriquez READ MORE.05/24/2020
Torrington will pursue funding to build new high school
Opposition to the plan centered on taxes and questions about the future of education post-COVID. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.05/24/2020
Torrington Athletics Hall of Famer Traub carried on family’s success in the water
Former Torrington standout swimmer is one of this year’s Torrington Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.05/23/2020
Business briefs, May 24, 2020
Burzenski & Company partner and veterinary accountant Gary Glassman, CPA will present two webinar talks. The first is at 7 p.m. May 26, with the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association. The CVMA Business Support Town Hall on May 26 will offer a short panel discussion, followed by Q&A with local business experts who will offer tips READ MORE.05/23/2020
From the Chamber: Here’s to our heroes
Happy Memorial Day to our heroes – and truly we have many. Thank you to all who have served in the military. They have made and continue to sacrifice their lives for our well-being. While this year’s festivities will be subdued and different, let us remember them with love and gratitude. Today, as I reminisce READ MORE.05/23/2020
Winsted, Torrington graves get new flags for Memorial Day
Veterans groups and volunteers spent time in local cemeteries replacing flags on veterans’ graves in preparation for Memorial Day. Forest View Cemetery in Winsted and the new St. Francis Cemetery in Torrington were among the many sites that got extra attention and fresh flags, honoring those who served. Read the rest of the article on READ MORE.05/20/2020
Performers invited to join Make Music Day 2020
TORRINGTON – Make Music Day NWCT returns for the third year to the Northwest corner June 21, through the Northwest CT Arts Council. Make Music Day began in France in 1892 as the Fete de la Musique, and has spread to more than 800 cities across 120 countries. This event grew into an international celebration READ MORE.05/20/2020