Simsbury News

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.

Politics Submitted by Karen Cortes on 2009-06-17.   John K. Hampton has announced his intention to run for re-election to the Simsbury Board of Selectmen.

Catherine M. Elliott of Simsbury is a contemporary artist, whose work is evocative of the American Impressionism style of painting.

Simsbury Farms annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social Parks & Recreation Submitted by Simsbury Parks & Recreation Dept.

McLean Rehab Graduates Celebrate Biz Buzz Submitted by Freddi Hoffmann on 2009-06-12.   Freddi Hoffmann John Robinson spent six weeks at the McLean Health Center for rehabilitation after his stroke.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Clarissa Basch on 2009-06-15.   Clarissa Basch Members of Simsbury Girl Scout Troop 66227 who earned the Bronze Award: front row from left, Marissa Hedman, Stephanie Sickinger, Emily Wertheimer, rear, Talia Basch, and Emma Lorenzen.

Simsbury Citizens First, a political party founded in 2007 in part to oppose the River Oaks Mall along Route 10, will hold an open house Thursday night at Eno Memorial Hall on Hopmeadow Street.

Parks & Recreation Submitted by Simsbury Parks & Recreation Department on 2009-06-15.   There will be pool parties in Simsbury this summer -- on July 16, from 5-8 p.m. the Simsbury recreation, social services and police departments will sponsor a family fun night at the Simsbury Farms ice rink and pool.