MassMutual offering free life insurance policies; signup in Torrington Oct 14, 2008
Parents and legal guardians may apply for coverage on Oct. 20 in the Torrington City Hall auditorium, 140 Main St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Reservations are required; call 1-800-767-1000, ext ... The Torrington event, which is open to all Connecticut residents, will be the first sign-up session the company has held in the state, Heropoulos said ... "This is an opportunity to make a valuable program available to families at no cost," said Torrington Mayor Ryan J. Bingham. (Republican-American)
Council seeks answers on cemetery fence Oct 10, 2008
One girl was bitten by a rabid cat in Torrington, one speaker said. After public comment, Stewart spoke briefly with those testifying and said he would try to find space at the city's dog pound. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Debate on Gun Club Is Heading to Court Oct 10, 2008
"Without having those questions answered we can't build our case and you can't do your job. The buck stops here. No court will find the facts for you." Mr. Grimes was in attendance with Mr. Boyden, but was outnumbered by gun club opponents, who were accompanied by a five-member legal team that included Peter C. Herbst, an attorney with Herbst t of Torrington, who is representing Rhett Brandon, and other abutting property owners in Milton, as well as Mr. Merriam, Mr. Wade, Jennifer Rossi and... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Keynotes for Oct. 9 Oct 10, 2008
For the first time, three generations of a family participated: Ron Bissonnette, his son, Robert Bissonnette of Torrington, Ct. and his grandson, Marine Lance Cpl. Bobby Bissonnette, home on leave. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Fastbreak Friday: Memphis making a run? Oct 4, 2008
His role will most likely be recruiter to of Torrington (Conn. . (Connecticut Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blue In The Face Reunion Oct 3, 2008
The Cambridge House Brew Pub from Granby is expanding and opening in downtown Torrington right next to the Warner Theater. Further northwest in Norfolk, Infinity Hall will be bringing in a variety of entertainment, including blues. (Middletown Press, CT)
Jordan Williams Reviews Maryland Visit Oct 3, 2008
This morning they convened again for breakfast before he left town and headed back to his home in Torrington, CT.. It was a really good visit, said Williams, a 6-foot-9, 240-pound senior who the staff has made a top priority in 2009. (TerpTown.com)
Chambers hold major events for women Sep 22, 2008
Forum at the Warner Theatre and the Carol eag Performing Arts Center in Torrington. Member ID. (Republican-American)
Unemployment rate jumps August numbers show increase despite new jobs in state Sep 19, 2008
The unemployment rate in Torrington also rose, to 5. 9 percent, but the rate was the third-lowest in the state ahead of on the Danbury and Enfield labor market areas. (Republican-American)
Our view: A three-strikes law? Sep 16, 2008
So how can one of Litchfield County's most infamous criminals be released from prison after murdering his father, setting fire to a church and businesses on the Litchfield Green and a barn in Torrington, being convicted of bomb-making and earning the well-deserved nickname of "Torch" because he likes to set other people's property on fire. Paul Graziani, at age 54, has served his time. (Middletown Press, CT)
Schools hide behind privacy label Sep 15, 2008
As expected, Vinal/Coginchaug won over Wolcott Tech in Torrington. Good for them. (Middletown Press, CT)
Connecticut 'Register Citizen' Gets New Editor Sep 14, 2008
America's Oldest Journal Covering the Newspaper Industry. Sunday, September 14, 2008. (MediaWeek.com)
Stand Down fights battle for vets Sep 13, 2008
Key urban areas included Bridgeport, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Norwich, Stamford, Torrington and Waterbury. The state Department of Veterans' Affairs, in conjunction with state, federal and private agencies, was the lead sponsor of Stand Down. (New Britain Herald, CT)
For resident, the thrill of singing in Beijing Sep 13, 2008
"It was a small city, equivalent in the size to Danbury, or maybe Torrington," Mr. Dukenski said, "but it was a beautiful city on a lake. We had somewhat limited interaction with the population, but our tour guides were fabulous and took good care of us." Foreign competitors had been concerned about how well they would perform athletically in the Olympics due to the high humidity in Beijing, but the choral singers said it didn't affect their voices. "It certainly was hot, "but it didn't bother... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
High school season set to start Sep 8, 2008
Vinal/Coginchaug visits Wolcott Tech in Torrington Saturday at 1 p.m., Cromwell opens at home with Avon at 1 p.m. and Middletown opens at home with two-time Class L state champion Bunnell at Miller-Fillback Field Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Middletown will play at its new, lighted, synthetic turf field in 2009. SPIEVEY AT IOWA: Amari Spievey, the former All-state running back at Xavier and Connecticut High School Player of the Year, is not only on the roster at the University of Iowa, but also started... (Middletown Press, CT)
Stand Down Day vital for veterans Sep 2, 2008
Key urban areas to be served include Bridgeport, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Norwich, Stamford, Torrington, and Waterbury. Organizations and individuals interested in contributing resources or services to Stand Down 2008 can call the Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-550-0000, Ext. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Murphy, Cappiello set debates Aug 29, 2008
"Given that a debate appearance has been scheduled in my hometown of Danbury," Cappiello wrote to Murphy, "I would be happy, in the interest of fairness, to participate in a debate hosted in your adopted hometown of Cheshire, or in another location of your choosing. Additionally, I would submit the remaining three debates of the series be held in the towns of Torrington, Canaan and Waterbury. These sites provide a balance of geography and media markets that will allow an opportunity for all... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Williams sets first in-home visit Aug 26, 2008
The 6-9 insider from Torrington, CT has emerged in the past two months to be one of the prized recruits in the country, based mainly on his performances on the AAU circuit with the powerful New England Playaz. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Man gets 18 months for possessing child porn Aug 24, 2008
LITCHFIELD (AP) A Torrington man is heading to prison for 18 months after failing to convince a judge that the child pornography on his computer was for research. Edward Bassett Junior, 44, had told a judge in Litchfield Superior Court that he believed he was abused as a child and was looking for himself in the pornography he viewed in 2004 and 2005. (New Haven Register, CT)
Darts & Laurels: Hope in standing against violence Aug 23, 2008
DART: To the same Torrington Board of Approved Baseball Umpires who only took back the award after the local media detailed Tom Barbero's four-year prison and 35-years probation record, a record the award committee knew, but discounted until it became public knowledge DART: To the lawyers seeking money from the death of Danieal Kelly. Paint it as they may, this cash will line their pockets and family members who did nothing to save that little girl from starvation and maggot-infested bedsores. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Terps Honing in on Williams Aug 22, 2008
That said, its easy to determine that Torrington, CT senior Jordan Williams is as important to the Terps as anyone. to read the rest of this story. (TerpTown.com)
First and foremost Aug 20, 2008
The biggest theatrical venue in the county is on the Litchfield/Torrington line: Warner Theatre (68 Main St., Torrington, 860-489-7180, www ... The Tollgate Hill Inn & Restaurant (571 Torrington Road, 860-567-1233, www. (Boston Globe)
State may play role in advancement of hydrogen vehicles Aug 18, 2008
This is something that has a perfect fit for the state, something that has infinite potential here, Ginsberg said, noting the presence of such major hydrogen fuel cell companies as UTC Power in South Windsor and FuelCell Energy Inc. in Danbury and Torrington. According to the report developed by CCAT, the state s fuel cell and hydrogen industry currently supports 927 direct jobs and 1,221 indirect jobs, for a total of 2,148 jobs statewide. (New Haven Register, CT)
Torrington sex offender gets award (7:35 a.m.) Aug 15, 2008
New Haven Register - Torrington sex offender gets award (8:35 a.m.) ... Torrington sex offender gets award (8:35 a.m.) By: Associated Press 08/15/2008 TORRINGTON - The head of a Torrington group is defending a decision to present a lifetime achievement award to a convicted child sex offender ... R.J. Poniatoski, head of the Torrington Board of the Connecticut Baseball Umpire's Association, is defending the award given to 58-year-old Tom Barbero earlier this month. (New Haven Register, CT)
First Lady raises money for Cappiello race Aug 2, 2008
Mr. Cappiello reiterated his support for providing federal incentives for the development of green technologies, noting that in addition to lowering energy costs and combating global warming they would also generate jobs at companies such as Fuel Cell Energy, which is developing fuel-cell projects at offices in Danbury and Torrington. UTC Power in South Windsor reportedly took fuel cells out of laboratory nearly 50 years ago and put them into the Gemini space flights. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Winning the arms race Aug 2, 2008
Following a 23-4 regular season, Shelton will open the state tournament today against Niantic at Fuessenich Park in Torrington. Whether a shaky offense has provided Shelton with a single run as it did in the second game of the year against Orange or a 15-run outburst against Hamden in the regualar-season finale, the rotation has delivered a handful of gems. (New Haven Register, CT)
RCP draws Hamden in opener Aug 1, 2008
The four games at Fuessenich Park in Torrington are as follows: 10 a.m., Zone 2 Champion Shelton (23-4) vs. Zone 6 runner-up Niantic (21-7), followed by Zone 5 champion Oakville (25-2) vs. Zone 4 runner up Norwalk (19-9). In the 4:30 p.m. doubleheader, Zone 6 Champion Waterford (22-5) will play Zone 7 runnerup Plainville (20-5) and that game will be followed by Zone 8 Champion Windsor Locks (25-2) vs. Zone 3 runner-up Guilford (16-9). (Middletown Press, CT)
Olt continuing his power surge Jul 29, 2008
Olt was selected to play in last week s NECBL All-Star game in Torrington, and he didn t disappoint. Olt hit a three-run homer in the third inning to propel the South team to a 5-2 victory over the North. (New Haven Register, CT)
Rattled Americans Try Their Lottery Luck In Hard Times Jul 27, 2008
"It's the old coal miner's syndrome that I remember hearing about as a kid," said Jack Doherty, the owner-operator of Gates Dry Cleaners in Torrington, who calls himself an occasional lottery player. "The only way I'm going to get out of this terrible lifestyle I'm trapped in is to hit it big with the lottery. When the economy gets bad, more people feel that the lottery is the only way to keep up with inflation.". (FOX61, CT)
MacKinnon Realty merges with ERA Jul 26, 2008
In addition to the Thomaston office, ERA Property Center has locations in Torrington and Watertown. Member ID. (Republican-American)
With Primary Near, 30th District Shift Jul 25, 2008
He applauded the General Assembly for approving $4 million in grant money for Fuel Cell Energy, which has facilities in Danbury and Torrington. Mr. Larson has said that fuel-cell technology would become Connecticut's largest export. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
'Dark Knight' sets Bank Street record Jul 25, 2008
Other than AMC Loews Danbury to the south, New Milford's nearest competition among theaters that consistently show mainstream films are complexes in Waterbury and Torrington. Mr. Schuyler came to the Bank Street Theater from the Bethel Cinema, which he previously owned. (New Milford Times, CT)
Torrington software company part of 3-way merger Jul 24, 2008
InterGis, a Torrington company that develops software to help companies efficiently schedule and route their vehicles, said Wednesday it is merging with two similar companies. InterGis, founded in 1997 and located at 152 Winsted Road in Torrington, is merging with Vericom Technologies of Columbia, Md. (Republican-American)
Monday Morning Musings: Week of decision for Legion squads Jul 21, 2008
There will be eight survivors and they will join the eight zone champs in the state tourney which opens Aug. 2 at Palmer Field and in Torrington. The pairings for the play-in round will be announced Thursday and the pairings for the state tourney will be announced Monday, July 28. (Middletown Press, CT)
Population Dips In The County; Total Is 188,273 Jul 18, 2008
According to the data center, Torrington saw an estimated loss of 120 people between 2006 and 2007, with an estimated population of 35,451 in 2007. "We base a lot of our information from the last census in 2000. We imagine we have grown by the thousands in the last eight years-120 people in a year doesn't seem like a huge significant amount of people," said Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham ... According to the data center, Torrington had 35,202 people living in the city in 2000, and the population... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Grandson Charged With Punching Out Grandma Jul 17, 2008
(AP) A 26-year-old Torrington man has been charged with beating up his 83-year-old grandmother and trying to set her cars on fire. Joh 00003326 n Bredickas has pleaded not guilty to breach of peace, assault on an elderly victim, attempt to commit arson and criminal mischief. (CBS News -- US)
Mountaineers Rally to Beat Newport Jul 15, 2008
The NECBL All-Star game is this Sunday in Torrington, Connecticut. Click here for recent web links from The Channel 3 News. (WCAX.com, VT)
Pair of Restored Paintings Highlight Torrington Exhibit Jul 13, 2008
Mr. Loomis, understanding the significance of the portraits to the history of Torrington, made them available to the historical society at an advantageous price, and a campaign was launched to raise money for their acquisition, preservation and presentation in an exhibit that put them in the context of their time ... After sending a heart-rending letter to her brother in Torrington describing the event, Anna Loomis packed up her belongings and returned to her natal town with her two surviving... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Litchfield Panel Tweaking Rules Jul 13, 2008
5-acre property on Torrington Road that was an interior lot in the historic district, which they purchased in 2001. "We got one heck of a welcome into the town," said Mr. Hines of the treatment his wife received from members of the commission when she attended meetings in an effort to ensure that their home met the historic district rules. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Right at Home;Her Goal Is to Help Area Seniors Jul 13, 2008
Ms. Buzzannco, who grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown High School, decided the northwest Connecticut towns of Waterbury, Watertown, Oakville, Southbury, Torrington and Winsted would be the best location for her new business. Twenty years as a nurse gave Ms. Buzzannco an understanding of the challenges that face seniors, their families and their loved ones; she wanted to be able to make a greater difference in their lives. (Voices, CT)
Aspects Of Haven Healthcare Sale Trouble Creditors Jul 8, 2008
Nationwide has contracted with Spectrum Healthcare of Connecticut to operate its home in Torrington. Under a separate agreement, Haven's home in South Windsor was sold to Connecticut Health Facilities Inc., a local company owned by Harold Moffie that has four other nursing homes in the state. (FOX61, CT)
Eric Jokisch Blogs From New England Jul 5, 2008
I am playing in Torrington, Connecticut for the Torrington Twisters of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The team itself has been having troubles putting runs on the board, while our pitching has been solid, but we are still slim in the bullpen. (Nusports.com)
Groceries offering gas discounts Jul 3, 2008
In addition to those offers, Price Chopper, which has a store in Torrington, offers the Fuel AdvantEdge program. For every $50 spent at the store earns 10 cents off per gallon of gas at participating Sunoco stations in Canton on Route 44 and in Torrington at 1758 East Main St.. (Republican-American)
Washington Selectmen Make Appointments Jul 2, 2008
The bid for refurbishing the Bryan Memorial Town Hall tower and dome was awarded to Valley Restoration of Torrington, and the work will be completed for $68,400. The selectmen approved the town entering into a contract with Alliance Energy which, through a program with Connecticut Light and Power, will assess and revamp the lighting in town hall to make it more energy-efficient. (Voices, CT)
HVCEO to help battle Lyme Jun 29, 2008
"Torrington has the best Web site in the state," he said regarding the efforts to educate the public about Lyme disease. "We're right behind them, and we intend to catch up." Mr. Murphy said that residents can obtain tick prevention kits through the local Lyme disease task forces. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Construction to Start On Cleaner Power Plant In Middletown Jun 26, 2008
And now it's payoff time for Corvo and partner David Oneglia of Ostries of Torrington, the company building the plant. Energy Investors Funds, with a multibillion-dollar power-generation portfolio stretching across the country, recently acquired 80 percent of Kleen Energy by pulling together $985 million in construction financing. (FOX61, CT)
Foreclosures hit home Jun 26, 2008
Larger Torrington checks in just behind New Milford on the list, with 264 lis penden actions during the period tracked and a foreclosure rate of 22 ... Other municipalities in Litchfield Country rank well behind New Milford and Torrington. (New Milford Times, CT)
Suspect Arraigned In Highway Ramp Deaths Jun 25, 2008
Kimberly, of Torrington, died of blunt force trauma. Copyright. (FOX61, CT)
Police Identify Bodies Found In Bolton, Manchester Jun 24, 2008
Eric T. Kimberly, 37, whose last known address was in Torrington, died of a blunt force injury, state police said ... Court and state Department of Correction records show that Brown, who was from Bristol, and Kimberly, who had lived in Torrington in northwest Connecticut, both had criminal histories. (FOX61, CT)
West Hartford News loses an employee - and a friend, Wayne L. Jones Jr. Jun 24, 2008
They would also like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the unbelievably wonderful nurses and support staff from the Torrington Visiting Nurse Association ... The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Torrington Visiting Nurse Services, 62 Commercial Blvd., Torrington, 06790 or to a charity of your choice. (West Hartford News, CT)
After The Heat Comes The Storm and The Outages Jun 13, 2008
A lightning strike hit a substation in Torrington, causing damage to equipment in that area ... The number of CL#173;tomers still out were as follows: Colebrook, 620; Cornwall, 465; Goshen, 71; Kent, 109, Litchfield 117, Morris, 4; Norfolk 1,149; Canaan, 1,498; Salisbury 1,825; Sharon 608; Sherman; 1; Torrington, 29, and Warren, 36. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Looking Back in Woodbury Jun 6, 2008
He is has also enjoyed playing golf at a course in Torrington, where he works a few days a week as well. Mr. Crane also serves as the Emergency Management Director for Woodbury. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Police: Voyeur too close, personal at race May 29, 2008
Litchfield County, CT. The Register Citizen. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cappiello Set to be Spoiler in Fifth District Race May 16, 2008
Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham and former State Rep. Hank Bielawa (R-Redding), who had served in the 2nd District, which includes Bethel, said at a campaign kick-off in Danbury last month that they thought that Mr. Cappiello would compile an independent voting record that would be similar to that of U.S. Rep. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
A Sex Offenders Myth: They're Just in Cities May 9, 2008
That includes four offenders in rural Barkhamsted, one in Roxbury, two in Washington, five in Litchfield, 15 in New Milford, four in Thomaston, three in Harwinton, two in Salisbury, four in Sharon and 63 in Torrington ... Mr. D'Amora said courts, corrections agencies and treatment providers around the country have demonstrated that with careful supervision and control, combined with effective treatment interventions, they can manage sex offenders and increase public safety Ryan J. Bingham, the... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Transportation Summit 'enlightening,' chamber's Transportation Committee chair says May 9, 2008
And, Easy Street vans to Windsor now originate from North Haven, Torrington, Middlebury and Wallingford, he added. As part of the summit, Connecticut Transit offered rides on its hydrogen fuel cell bus. (Windsor Journal, CT)
A 'Tar-ZHAY-able' town? Apr 19, 2008
By: Nancy Barnes 04/18/2008 Torrington's got it ... The income demographic for the Target household, she confirmed, is $63,000 a year- higher than the national household income of $58,000, but well below New Milford's 2007 median household income of $81,618, according to information compiled by the Connecticut Economic Resource Council or CERC. (Torrington's median household income in 2007 was $50,937, according to CERC, with the median household income for all of Litchfield County at $68,760... (New Milford Times, CT)
Aldi opens its newest Connecticut store in Rocky Hill Apr 12, 2008
The Rocky Hill Aldi joins five other Connecticut stores, located in Bristol, New Britain, Torrington, Wallingford and Waterbury. Three new stores are scheduled to open later this year, including one in Newington this summer and two in Hartford and Vernon this fall. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Right at Home to help seniors live full lives Apr 10, 2008
These towns include Waterbury, Watertown, Oakville, Southbury, Torrington and Winsted. Having spent over 20 years as a nurse, Ms. Buzzancco had a very rounded understanding of the challenges that face seniors, their families and their loved ones, and wanted to be able to make a greater difference in their lives. (Town Times, CT)
GOP hopeful kicks off campaign to win 5th District Apr 5, 2008
"He's not just a party-line person," Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham said in an interview at the $50 a person event. "David is an independent thinker," said former state Rep. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Marathon Healthcare Files For Bankruptcy Protection Apr 5, 2008
Marathon operates six nursing homes in Connecticut, with more than 700 beds in New Haven, Torrington, Norwalk, Prospect, Waterbury and West Haven and one in Springfield. The company's bankruptcy filing shows that it owes more than $7. (FOX61, CT)
Auction of F&S Oil assets expected on Monday Apr 1, 2008
While he did not disclose the amount of his offer, Wesson said Monday he wants to purchase all of Fs assets except for its storage facilities in Torrington and items related to the biofuel facility Fdeveloping on Sandbank Road in Cheshire. Wesson said his offer includes "putting some money in a fund to compensate (customers) who lost money when Fshut down.". (Republican-American)
New Milford Attorneys Sued by Former Client Mar 28, 2008
However, she did say, "All of those allegations-once the facts come out it will be clear that there was no breach in the standard of care at all." "I did a lot of work on this before I drafted the complaint," said attorney Zbigniew S. Rozbicki of Torrington, who is representing Mr. Agard. "It's a tragic thing that happened. It's a tragedy to all concerned. It's a tragedy that [Kenyon] Moore died. It's a tragedy that Mr. Agard was accused of killing him, which just wasn't so. You have to... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Alleged drunken driver tries to escape in river Mar 21, 2008
Police say 48-year-old Ralph Santoro of Torrington was charged with drunken driving, among other things, after allegedly speeding away from an officer who tried to stop him Thursday night. Police say Santoro spun in circles around a gas station, with the officer in pursuit, then jumped out of his moving car and jumped into the Newfound River. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bus Driver, Hit In 2005 Avon Crash, Dies Mar 17, 2008
TORRINGTON Frank Juan Jr. loved to drive people in buses ... On Friday, Juan, a longtime driver for Kelley Transit of Torrington, died at his Torrington home at the age of 68 ... Three motorists Barbara Bongiovanni, 54, of Torrington, Maureen Edlund, 60, of Canton, and Paul A. "Chip" Stotler, 42, of New Hartford died in the crash, along with the truck driver, Abdulraheem Naafi, 41, of Hartford. (FOX61, CT)
