Connecticut Water Co. - Well drilling begins Aug. 3
They plan to begin drilling the week of Aug. 3, 2009, and the drilling should last for approximately 1-1/2 days.
Archive for July, 2009
Annual Wiffle-athon fundraiser starts Friday
In the past three years the Wiffle-thon has raised more than $15,000.
Town charter changes in hands of selectmen
“You’re putting too much power in the hands of an individual,” said resident and assistant to the town assessor Mary Latour.
Big Y offers special pharmaceutical help
Customers must have a prescription from their physician and a Big Y Express Savings Club Card to obtain the antibiotics.
Special town charter meeting tonight
Selectmen will have a special meeting tonight that includes the first public hearing for proposed charter revisions.
The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in Yeoman’s Hall.
Proposed changes include re-delegating the task of hiring and firing town employees from the board of selectmen to the town administrator.
Currently, the town administrator can only hire and fire [...]
Bank robbery raises discussion of notification system
The system would only be used to communication among town officials. An alert system for residents is being researched, including the availability of grant funding, Luiz said.
Hospital Auxiliary seeks nominations
The Auxiliary to Windham Community Memorial Hospital is seeking nominations for two major awards to be given out at its black-tie gala in November.
The auxiliary is planning for the 14th annual Autumn Gala on Saturday, Nov. 14. The black-tie affair will be held at the Marriott Hartford Downtown at Adriaen’s Landing.
Part of the evening’s festivities [...]
Obituary for Harriet R. Lyman
Harriet R. Lyman, a life long resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, following an extended period of declining health.
Harriet Lyman was the last surviving member of the family of Clair L. Robinson Sr. and Laura Clarke Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was also [...]
Columbia Republicans set new candidates
Columbia Republicans said they are happy with the slate they unveiled during their caucus Wednesday night and are hopeful they will be successful in November.
With the announcement that First Selectman Donald Cianci would not be seeking re-election come November, Columbia Republicans have chosen Selectman Carmen Vance to compete for the top position.
Cianci decided to step [...]
Town Democrats announce slate
After four years as the top elected official in town, Democratic First Selectman Donald Cianci will not seek re-election in November and has decided to leave the board altogether.
When reached this morning, Cianci cited a desire to spend more time with his family and on his business. He works as an attorney in town.
“I have [...]
