Rocky Hill News

Submitted by Galleria Vivace on 2009-11-27.   Galleria Vivace will hold its first art show opening in its new Rocky Hill location on Dec 5, from 5 - 8 p.m. This show will feature eight local artists' works.

Shoppers came out in droves early Friday morning to shopping outlets all across the state, searching for Black Friday deals.

Local Sports Submitted by Laure Carey, Rocky Hill Athletic Hall of Fame, on 2009-11-26.   Rachel Carey was a Rocky Hill resident who began her softball career as a tee ball player in the Rocky Hill Baseball/Softball League.

Autism limits what activities 10-year-old Dillon Cerpa can participate in, including activities offered by the town's parks and recreation department.

The town's three elementary schools are now rewarding students for good behavior.

A lockdown of Cromwell school students was lifted at 2:10pm, Cromwell Police said.

Submitted by Emily Smith, Connecticut Innovations, on 2009-11-20.   The Crafty Innovators, an employee group at Connecticut Innovations, Inc.

Submitted by Megan Orciari, American Cancer Society, on 2009-11-20.   The American Cancer Society was the recipient of nearly $1,000 raised by Westside Marketplace for the Society's premiere breast cancer event and campaign, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

All Cromwell public schools were put into lockdown Friday afternoon as police searched for a burglary suspect who fled a traffic stop.

There's a place in Rocky Hill's Quarry Park where visitors can scramble up a gravely pile of traprock ridge and view not only the surrounding hillsides of Portland and Glastonbury, but also Hartford in the distance.

Graffiti and old children's toys sit inside the abandoned buildings at the former foundry site just south of the ferry landing in Rocky Hill; many collapsed ceilings and roofs have made for a structural mess.

It has been 35 years since Richard Wm. Donohue's musical journey with the New England Chamber Choir began.

Should You Let Things Slide? The fourslide part-making process offers several benefits vs.

Police are advising motorists to avoid Route 3 near the Cromwell line tonight because of an accident.

Anthony Autorino, 97, of Rocky Hill, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Hartford Hospital, Hartford.

The interesting thing about Gov. Rell's eloquent, heartfelt farewell announcement Monday was what she chose to highlight.

On Wednesday November 11th, the Kids Feeding Kids food drive kicks off at BounceU in Rocky Hill, Ct.

School Stuff Submitted by Megan McKinnon on 2009-11-05.   Rocky Hill High School Drama Club will present "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder Dec.

West Hill Elementary School will hold its spirit night Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature various activities, including a rock wall and arts and crafts.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $500,000 in funding to support renovations and upgrades to the Mattabassett District's wastewater treatment facility in Cromwell.