Windsor News

THE 96th COMMENCEMENT OF THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL Windsor, Conn. The Loomis Chaffee School's 96 th Commencement ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012.

East Windsor May 26 Thomas Sandemena, 49, of Windsor, is charged with operating a motor vehicle while registration/license suspended or revoked, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and violation of exhaust emission standards, first offense.

The Rainbow Fishway is the largest fishway in Connecticut. It allows fish to bypass a 58-foot hydroelectric dam and continue up the Farmington River.

Elementary, middle and high school students in town can shoot some hoops at the L.P. Wilson Community Center during the town open basketball program, which begins Monday, June 4. Court hours will be from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Students must present a valid Windsor student identification card to gain access.

Time and time again, Kerry Ruiz, owner of Ashley's Distinctive Jewelry and Gifts is asked, "What's so distinct about your shop?" From a business perspective, Ashley's works to break from the mold of the local jewelry retailer, and the shop has become known for its custom, one-of-a-kind pieces.

The June "Eat To Live" organic dinner offered by The Windsor Chamber of Commerce Green Committee, will take place on Tuesday, June 19th at 6:00 pm outdoors if weather permits at The Beanery at Bart's. Enjoy an American themed dinner with your favorites: hot dogs and hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake - all organic.

At the 48th annual commencement, the college conferred degrees on 809 graduates, 61 of whom received multiple degrees and certificates, according to a news release.

J. Morrissey & Company, Inc., a Connecticut based full-service Executive Search, Staffing and Consulting Firm since 1986, is pleased to announce the following leadership promotions: Donna McCarty was promoted to Senior Vice President & CAO, responsible for business development, education, public relations and community outreach in addition to ... (more)

The library has been remamed in honor of Faith McMahon, a former Bloomfield town councilwoman who was the town's first female mayor and served four terms as state representative from the 15th House District.

Windsor Public Library, in cooperation with the Windsor Public Schools, announces "Dream Big, Read," our 2012 summer reading program.

The Roger Ludlow Building, now home to St. Gabriel School in Windsor has been placed on the State Register for Historic Places by the Connecticut Historic Preservation Council.

In late March, Save Windsor's Neighborhoods campaigned to collect 965 signatures from registered voters in Windsor.

A Rocky Hill was tied for 16th with Windsor in the recently released Hartford Magazine's Top Towns issue.

David Baram recently received unanimous support of Windsor and Bloomfield democrats to continue representing the 15th Assembly District in the state capitol.

Residents should bring a valid rabies certificate showing that their dog has been neutered or spayed.

Employees at LIMRA, a Windsor-based research, consulting and professional development company, have dedicated a tree in honor of Bob Kerzner, the company's president and CEO, in recognition of his leadership, generosity and support in the aftermath of the surprise October snow storm.

The Windsor Fife & Drum Corps usually rushes off to other Memorial Day Parades following Windsor's traditional morning cemetery services, but the group decided to change things up a bit, Sunday.

It was a relief to set foot on American soil once again, Windsor's Nick Cangemi told a Town Green full of Memorial Day observers.

Born on June 15, 1841, in Killingly, Gen. Edward Washburn Whitaker was one of 16 children born to George and Mary Whitaker.

Windsor Chamber Honors Business and Individuals Each year the Windsor Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Dinner and Meeting in June during which the new Board is sworn in and several awards are given to businesses and individuals in recognition of their devotion to community service.