Glastonbury News Archives

School Stuff Submitted by Laila Kain on 2009-10-30.   Among the many stars at the Halloween Parade at Renbrook School in West Hartford was Ellen Harris of Glastonbury who teaches junior kindergarten at this pre K-9 school.

Voters may have shot down a school construction referendum last year, but School Superintendent Jeffrey A. Villar has not given up.

Democrats , who are running two incumbents and four newcomers, are hoping voters are looking for fresh faces and ideas, saying the "true heart of every community is its citizens, not its politicians." The Democrats are Iraq war veteran Timothy Coon, 50, an incumbent who is seeking his second term; incumbent Robert Zanlungo, 32, who replaced ...

Town and private crews will demolish buildings of the onetime worldwide leader in breeding hens - the farm that produced a bird that grocers called the "Chicken of Tomorrow" - creating open space at the site of a business that transformed America's eating habits.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Mary Preisner on 2009-10-26.   This GFWC club will have it's monthly meeting 7 p.m., Nov.

With her daughter and husband in tow, Marcia Letourneau spent many wonderful summers exploring the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Wakefield, R.I. The area, which is known for its lush natural habitat and abundant wildlife, had a calming effect on Letorneau, whose busy life was filled with her young child's many activities and her own ...

Warm water jets will soon help state veterans, especially those with dementia and other chronic illnesses.

On Campus Submitted by Meagan Fazio on 2009-10-20.   Kristin Muschett of South Glastonbury was one of eight exceptional University of Hartford alumni honored during the 2009 Anchor Awards ceremony on Saturday, Oct.

Submitted by Faith Manierre on 2009-10-20.   President of Busy Bees Professional Organizing Becomes First Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization in CT.

George Christensen of Glastonbury is a charter member of the East Hartford Art League and has taken a variety of art courses.

Pumpkin season is in full-swing down at Rose's Berry Farm in Glastonbury, CT! You can enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, face painting, a corn maze and much more for only $6 admission.

A Middletown man accused of gunning down two men inside a Cromwell nightclub in February 2008 was found guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.

American Legion Post Officers Submitted by Al Phillips on 2009-10-16.   Al Phillips A.L. Post 56 Officers for 2009-2010 year.

A fire damaged a home at 25 Valley Brook Road and displaced the family that lived there, a fire official said.

In an era when towns seem powerless to keep cellphone towers out, the Glastonbury Town Council is hoping to be more proactive.

The Rodriguez family hails from Jalisco, Mexico, the home of tequila, and although I've had better margaritas than the ones served here, the owners of this little restaurante have brought a piece of home with them to Glastonbury.

The board of education is working on a list of proposals - from a detailed map of the solar system to a community fitness trail to multimedia carts - to send to the Glastonbury Education Foundation.

Alabama's plan for containing Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead was pretty simple: Hit him and hit him hard.

Donald Buckram ran for a career-high 262 yards and four touchdowns to lead Texas-El Paso to a 58-41 upset of No.

Police arrested a 29-year-old visiting nurse's aide who they say embezzled nearly $25,000 from a 74-year-old woman she was paid to care for.

The man who was found near death on Pleasant Street early this morning had been attacked and beaten, said a man who identified himself as the dead man's brother.

At The Library Submitted by Courtney P. Spencer on 2009-10-07.   A free seminar titled A Conversation with Parents will be held Oct.

My husband and I just visited friends in Glastonbury and would like to repay their hospitality with a gift certificate to a nice restaurant.

A woman was stabbed outside a nightclub Saturday morning near Standish Street and Wethersfield Avenue while she was trying to stop an argument among friends, police said.

Friday's vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen to select the host city for the 2016 Summer Games is too close to call.

An altercation on a school bus in March has resulted in a lawsuit against the town, the board of education, school officials and the school bus company.

Submitted by Paula Shepard on 2009-09-29.   Janice Haigh Students at the Columbia Cooperative Nursery School learned about fire safety and toured a Columbia firetruck.

Submitted by Sean O'Leary on 2009-10-02.   Glastonbury resident Billy Maag smiles as he cuts the ribbon before the start of May's Bike MS: bkm/Steelcase Ride at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.

Submitted by Ginger Lynn on 2009-10-01.   Steve Smith Ginger Lynn, Glastonbury Chamber Communications Manager, unveils the cookbook at a special reception in September.

A 36-year-old man, charged in the death of a 19-year-old man in August, told police he was hired to shoot the victim, but not to kill him, according to an arrest warrant.

As Philip Marvin embarked on his teaching career, one memory stood out for him. He was back in third grade in Newington , struggling with a math problem - and something deeper.