Wethersfield News

Republicans officially took control of the town council Monday, and their first order of business was to elect a new Republican mayor.

Turkeys Take Over Wethersfield People Submitted by Mary Hobart on 2009-11-09.   Once again the residents of Wethersfield are gathering turkeys and 20-dollar bills to support the annual "Foodshare Turkey and A $20" drive with a townwide campaign.

Democrats in Southington thought they were doing all the right things and deserved another two years in power.

At a time when there's less charitable giving but an increased need for services, a local elementary school is willing to help.

The public library is starting a new employment support network as it seeks to help job hunters during tough economic times.

Police have charged a 76-year-old Wethersfield woman with doctor-shopping to obtain narcotics and other controlled drugs.

A sixth person has been charged in connection with the murder of UConn football player Jasper Howard .

After a tornado ripped through town this summer, the Wethersfield Village Improvement Association saw increased interest in its latest project.

Dance 10's Holiday Performance Of "Santa's Workshop" Submitted by Misty Reilly on 2009-11-03.   Dance 10 Youth Ballet Ensemble, a division of Dance 10 Touring Company, will present its fourth annual holiday ballet titled "Santa's Workshop." Written and choreographed by the ballet ensemble's artistic director, Misty Reilly and assisted by Sue ...

Comstock Ferre in historic Wethersfield has closed after 189 years in business and is now for sale.

Comstock, Ferre & Co. was never overshadowed by the town's rich history. It helped create it.

The state of Connecticut is auctioning off 220 cars, trucks and vans this morning in Wethersfield.

Mary Lou Wall of Wethersfield considers myself a serious art hobbyist. Over the last three years, she has taken art classes including many at the Wadsworth Atheneum using colored pencils.

A University of Connecticut student faces a host of charges after he allegedly posted comments on internet message boards that threatened potential witnesses to the murder of UConn football player Jasper "Jazz" Howard.

UConn police arrested a fourth man in connection with the murder of football player Jasper Howard, charging a man on Thursday with threatening witnesses on the Internet.

Fewer than half of Connecticut's 166 local and regional school systems have nonvoting student members, but the town has agreed to join them.

Maria Rodriguez, 59, a crossing guard who watches the corner of Whitney and Cone streets in Hartford, dove into the street to save two girls from an oncoming car Monday.

A first-grade teacher at Charles Wright Elementary School was named the school district's Teacher of the Year earlier this fall and will be recognized at a statewide ceremony Thursday.

A Festival Of Hymns Religious Life Submitted by Linda Henderson on 2009-10-27.   First Church of Christ in Wethersfield is celebrating its 375th anniversary together with the town of Wethersfield.

When the Rev. Deryk P. Richenburg preached at the First Church of Christ's services Oct.