Joseloff proud Westport's number one Nov 13, 2009
"We are very proud to be recognized as number one by Connecticut Magazine. We are glad that others see Westport the same way that we do. It is a great town to live in, and we want to make it even greater," Joseloff said. In its first such survey in three years, Connecticut Magazine rated Westport No. 1 in communities with a population of 25,000 to 50,000. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Test Scores Show Improvement At Bristol Schools Nov 5, 2009
"In its November issue, Connecticut Magazine ranked Bristol's education system fifth among the 17 Connecticut cities and towns with 50,000 or more residents. The rating was based on an analysis of test scores and percentage of graduates going on to college; the only cities ranking higher than Bristol were , Fairfield, and Milford. Streifer noted that education spending per pupil is higher in those four communities, and emphasized that Bristol has been gradually improving test scores despite a... (FOX61, CT)
In Brookfield, School Goals Set Aug 29, 2009
The superintendent, who had held the same position in Region 6 before arriving in Brookfield, told the Board of Education at its Aug. 12 meeting that the school district will continue to "improve a rich and challenging curriculum with a broad range of programs." Brookfield High School (BHS), for example, was ranked 32nd among all high schools in the state last year by Connecticut magazine. He told the school board that the district would complete its strategic plan of goals and objectives by... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Billings Forge A Success Story In Urban Redevelopment Aug 11, 2009
In 2009, Connecticut Magazine readers named it the "best overall restaurant" in. As the Firebox becomes a destination spot, Wheaton said, more and more people who visit Frog Hollow will see that it is a safe neighborhood. (FOX61, CT)
Plan for Woodbury Inn Jul 24, 2009
Country Loft Antiques also has been featured in various publications, including Connecticut Magazine, Country Living magazine, House Beautiful and more. "Hopefully, we will be able to build some stone cottages to accompany the inn along the hillside. We have a huge knoll with a gorgeous view way in the back and it's quite private," said Ms. Winer. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Firehouse Expansion Jul 18, 2009
"We keeping getting rated the number one small town in the state by Connecticut magazine," Mr. Hayes said of the poll that is usually published once every two years. "That's good news and bad news," he said. (New Milford Times, CT)
In Brookfield, Residents Make Budget Pleas Apr 11, 2009
He said that the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which granted a 10-year reaccreditation to BHS last year, will be seeking follow-up information on school spending, which could have an impact on how it views the performance of the school, which was ranked 32nd in the state recently by Connecticut magazine. The school board received four options on addressing the proposed decrease in funding from its administrators last week. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Brookfield Schools 'Responsible' Feb 14, 2009
However, they said, even with limited funding, the school district can point to impressive accomplishments, such as BHS being rated 32nd in the state last fall by Connecticut magazine and the fourth-grade test scores at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School ranked first in the district reference group that Brookfield is in with about 20 other school districts. However, Mrs. Rockholz said that it is still not clear whether the state will reduce education cost-sharing (ECS) funds over the two-year... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
