Rocky Hill News

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.

What are your favorite -- and least favorite -- film adaptations of children's books? Click here to let us know! Image 1 of 30 When Hollywood announced plans to adapt Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are, many fans of the book expressed concern that an important piece of their childhood would be tarnished by the movie industry.

Rocky Hill, Conn.'s Triantafyllos Tafas is best known for his complex inventions.

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

Newington Resident Scratches A $2 million Win On Connecticut Lottery Ticket People Submitted by Diane Patterson on 2009-10-23.   Charles Beach, a machinist from Newington, scratched himself $2 million in CT Lottery prize money earlier this afternoon while grocery shopping for pasta and sauce he needed to cook dinner for his wife tonight.

State Sen. Donald DeFronzo, D- New Britain, and State Rep. Tony Guerrera, D- Rocky Hill , were honored this week by the AARP of Connecticut for their work to preserve the Dial-a-Ride program in the state.

Barktoberfest 2009, a fundraiser for the future Rocky Hill Dog Park, will be this Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jake's Hamburgers at 364 Cromwell Ave.

Winemaking supplies, support and advice are readily available at the regional market in Hartford

Biz Buzz Submitted by Chris Casey on 2009-10-16.   Lower left, Angela Edwards, Housekeeping Supervisor; Lisa Spencer MDS Coordinator: Cheryl Riberio, Admissions Coordinator; Lauren Greaves, Social Services Director; and Christine Tkacz, Recreation Director.

Submitted by Tracy Caruso on 2009-10-16.   The Great Boot Giveaway will provide a mix of new and used pairs of shoes to the homeless and individuals in Connecticut.

Shop Until You Drop Submitted by Rocky Hill Project Graduation on 2009-10-16.   Come get a jump start with your holiday shopping at Shop Until You Drop hosted by the Rocky Hill Project Graduation Committee on Saturday, Nov.

A family on Valley Brook Road has been displaced after a fire damaged their home tonight, a fire official said.

Less than two weeks into the flu season, panic over the possible swine flu pandemic has caused a seasonal flu shot shortage in some places.

Submitted by Yolanda S. Preysner on 2009-10-05.   Nancy Andrews Accepting the first place award in Rocky Hill on September 26 are Color Guard Captain Marie Godart, Drum Major Nate Hollings, vocalist Joe Schuberth, Color Guard Captain GIna Salvatore, Drum Major Matt Burke, and Color Guard Captain Mary Yatrousis.

My husband and I stumbled upon Maugle Sierra Vineyards this weekend. The vineyard, the owner told us, was established in 2002 but opened to the public last year.