Local News for Wethersfield, Connecticut

Remote Esports Club (REC) League

Wethersfield Parks and Recreation is excited to announce a partnership with Mission Sports to introduce an Esports league in Wethersfield.  Register for an Esports league. Read the article on wethersfieldct.gov READ MORE.

Wethersfield Library: It’s National Hot Tea …

It’s National Hot Tea Day! Some book recommendations: “Homegrown Tea” by Cassie Liversidge, “A Thirst For Empire: How Tea Shaped the Modern World” by Erika Rappaport & “The Tea Enthusiast’s Handbook” by Mary Lou & Robert Heiss. All available in hardcover. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Wethersfield Library: Book Recommendation: “News of the World” by …

Book Recommendation: “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. In the aftermath of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd is tasked with reuniting a kidnapped girl with her family. The movie is in theaters now and streaming soon. Starring Tom Hanks. (links in following tweets) Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

DEEP’s Draft Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) for Public Comment

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) is pleased to share its recently released Draft Integrated Resources Plan (“IRP”): an assessment of Connecticut’s future electric needs that marks the first evaluation of pathways to achieving a 100 percent zero-carbon electricity supply. DEEP wants to hear from a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, businesses, READ MORE.

Wolcott Hill Rd Reconstruction – Public Information Meeting

A virtual Public information Meeting will be held with Town staff and VHB Consultants via Zoom on Thursday January 21st at 6:30 pm to present preliminary design plans for reconstruction of Wolcott Hill Rd from Jordan Lane to Victoria Rd in Hartford.  If you’re interested in attending, please email your name, address and phone number READ MORE.

Theatre company starts amid pandemic, produces podcast

Wethersfield-based Time’s Fool theatre company launches amid pandemic, produces A Christmas Carol podcast Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.

Stop & Shop Community Bag Program to benefit WHS in January

Happy New Year from Wethersfield Historical Society! Getting the year off to a great start, our neighbors at Stop & Shop (located at 80 Town Line Road in Rocky Hill) have chosen WHS as January’s recipient of their Community Bag Program. For every reusable bag sold this month, we will … Continue reading “Stop & READ MORE.

historic Wethersfield: Thanks to everyone involved …

Thanks to everyone involved and to @SustainableCT…. Wethersfield got Silver Certification which is the highest honor! #SustainableCT #Sustainable #CT #wethersfieldCT #Certified #silver #HistoricWethersfield #NewEngland #Connecticut Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

historic Wethersfield: GMCT 2021 Brisk Winter …

GMCT 2021 Brisk Winter Walks Covid-19 adaptations! Walks are by Pre-registration only. #HistoricWethersfield #wethersfieldCT #wethersfield #hike #walk #nature #freshair #getoutside #winter #Great #Meadows #Conservation #Trust #History #education Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Wethersfield Social Justice Coalition – 2021 Meetings

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Drumroll Coffee roasting fresh in Old Wethersfield

Vincent Federici runs Drumroll Coffee on Main Street in Wethersfield Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.

Wethersfield Library: Book Recommendation: “Physical Intelligence: The Science of How the Body and the Mind Guide Each Other Through Life” by …

Book Recommendation: “Physical Intelligence: The Science of How the Body and the Mind Guide Each Other Through Life” by Scott Grafton. Available in hardcover. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Town Hall & Transfer Station Holiday Schedule

Town Hall & Library Closed Thursday, December 24, 2020 Friday, December 25, 2020 Friday, January 1, 2021 Transfer Station Friday, December 25, 2020 CLOSED Saturday, December 26, 2020 OPEN 8:00 am – 3:45 pm Friday, January 1, 2021 CLOSED Saturday, January 2, 2021 OPEN 8:00 am – 3:45 pm Paines Holiday Schedule CHRISTMAS DAY Friday, READ MORE.

Winter Registration Begins January 6th

Winter registration will begin January 6th for residents and Friends of the Eleanor Wolf Buck Nature Center and January 7th for non-residents.  The brochure will be posted on the Parks & Recreation main page. Read the article on wethersfieldct.gov READ MORE.

Storm may slow Pfizer deliveries, but Lamont says disruptions will be minimal

WETHERSFIELD — Gov. Ned Lamont says a coming snowstorm should not significantly disrupt the COVID-19 vaccination effort that was just launched Monday. Lamont said Tuesday a storm that is predicted to drop 12 to 18 inches of snow Wednesday night into Thursday is only likely to pause vaccine delivery, distribution and administration. “I think we READ MORE.

Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed Due to Storm

Due to weather concerns Paine’s will be closed Thursday, 12/17/2020.  Collections for the remainder of the week will be scheduled as follows: Thursday collections will be picked up on Friday 12/18/2020 Friday collections will be picked up on Saturday 12/19/2020 Keep these things in mind for your trash and recycling day: -Place barrel(s) 4 feet READ MORE.

historic Wethersfield: Holiday Stroll Along Main …

Holiday Stroll Along Main via @FacebookWatch Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Lamont: Snowfall should not play a factor in vaccine distribution

WETHERSFIELD — Gov. Ned Lamont says a coming snowstorm should not significantly disrupt the COVID-19 vaccination effort that was just launched Monday. Lamont said Tuesday a storm that is predicted to drop 12 to 18 inches of snow Wednesday night into Thursday is only likely to pause vaccine delivery, distribution and administration. “I think we READ MORE.

Over 1,500 workers ready to tackle expected snow storm

WETHERSFIELD — The state Department of Transportation will be relying more heavily on contractors for snow clearing during an upcoming storm because more than 100 DOT workers have tested positive for COVID-19, while others are waiting to be tested for the virus, according to the department’s commissioner. Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti and Gov. Ned Lamont READ MORE.

Wethersfield Library: Cookbook Recommendation: “Jacques Pepin Quick & Simple” by …

Cookbook Recommendation: “Jacques Pepin Quick & Simple” by Jacques Pepin. “For busy young people just beginning their kitchen adventures”. Available in hardcover. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.