Simsbury News

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tony Healy on 2009-07-09.   The Simsbury-Granby Rotary had its annual "changing of the guard" picnic at Basile Farm on Mechanicsville Road in Granby on June 25.

Simsbury Auxiliary Names 2009-2010 Officers Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Sally Summa on 2009-07-08.   The Simsbury Auxiliary of the Village for Families and Children in Hartford recently announced its newly elected 2009-2010 Boards of Directors.

Masuk-Monroe pitcher Rachele Fico's impressive career didn't end in storybook fashion.

People Submitted by Stephanie Kruzick on 2009-07-07.   Simsbury resident Michael O'Brien recently completed the 2009 Connecticut Film Industry Training Program, which was held at Quinnipiac University June 1-26. The four-week program, which was launched by the state last year, teaches individuals the basics of feature and episodic television ...

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Freddi Hoffmann on 2009-07-06.   Walter Mitchell will be honored for his community leadership.

People Submitted by Lynn Arciero on 2009-07-06.   Simsbury resident Christopher Arciero was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel with the Connecticut State Police.

There are many great ice cream parlors in the state to satisfy your urge and cool off during the long hot days of summer.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Rita Rozantes on 2009-07-02.   This past winter, when McLean Village resident and library volunteer, Carol Carlisle, wrote a letter to Kelly Callahan of the Simsbury Jr.

Submitted by Sean O'Leary on 2009-07-01.   Judith Weingarden, right, waves as she rides with her husband Ed during the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 2008 MS Motorcycle Ride.

The board of selectmen agreed to lend the services of the town's data processing manager and information technology analyst to Canton for six-and-a-half hours each week.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Muriel Guerrette on 2009-06-30.   The United Way Community Campaign is pleased to announce three co-chairs for 2009.

Tax Collector's Office Closed Government Announcements Submitted by Linda Sheffield, Tax Collector, Town of New Hartford on 2009-06-26.   The New Hartford Tax collector's office will close at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 for end of fiscal year accounting procedures.

Sometimes being a teenager stinks. They want to be noticed and taken seriously. But teachers in conservative Salem, Ore., place impediments to their needs for self-expression. Topical controversies are taboo in the high school newspaper; the drama teacher denies some of them roles - again! - in the spring musical; the students worry about sexuality ...

Fire District To Relocate Government Announcements Submitted by Kevin North on 2009-06-26.   Rendering of new fire station.

Local Sports Submitted by Simsbury Soccer Club on 2009-06-24.   Drew Reynolds Coach Holly Simeon's team of U-11 Girls ended its spring season as State Champs.

Health Notes Submitted by Rita Rozantes on 2009-06-22.   Many people suffer from low vision.

David And Sara Hadden of Simsbury Honored at HARC's 58th Annual Meeting Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Diana Appleton on 2009-06-22.   David Stevens Robinson & Cole Managing Partner, John Lynch, presents a check in honor of David and Sara Hadden to HARC's President/CEO, Dr.

Cirque de la Symphonie -- featuring eight cirque-style performers -- and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will perform July 24 at 8 p.m. as part of the Connecticut Theater Festival at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows.

Kerry Jones, who was a teacher and administrator in the Bristol schools, was appointed to her new job earlier this month and starts at Squadron Line July 1. The board of education started looking for a new principal for the school in March.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Laurie Krause on 2009-06-18.   Richard Mercer The Bikram Yoga in the Valley Simsbury family in front of their new building at 7 Deer Park Road in Simsbury.