Current Issue: vol. 34, no. 12, July 1, 2026
Calendar
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Where is It?
Click for answer Frog Rock at 212 Pomfret Rd. (U.S. Route 44)....
Eastford Graduates Featured in WA Class of 2026
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy’s 136th Commencement Exercises took place on Saturday, June 13, on the Woodstock Town Common. The Woodstock Academy celebrated the graduation of 263 students, includi...
Vital Statistics, Real Estate, Meetings
Vital Statistics Births May: 0 Marriages May: 0 Deaths May: 0 Real Estate Transactions April 1: 5 Nahaco Hill Lane, $315,000, Nahaco Development LLC to Samantha Morin April 15: 261 Old Colony Rd., $16...
Transfer Station Fee Rises For Third Straight Year,
EASTFORD — You may notice a bit of déjà vu (again) at the Transfer Station this month, as the cost of a Transfer Station permit has risen once more — from $120 to $140 — starting July 1. This is now t...
Tips for Today,
Happy Summer! It’s the season of pick-your-own (PYO) fruits, veggies, and flowers. What a wonderful way to get outdoors and enjoy our local farms and orchards! There are opportunities in our area to p...
From the First Selectman,
Volunteer opportunities are available in Eastford! Municipalities rely on volunteers to help support many aspects of local government and community life. In Eastford, our committees and commissions ar...
From the Superintendent,
School is out for the summer! Or, at least it will be by the time you are reading this article! I hope that all Eastford families with school-aged students have had a positive school year. I also wish...
Recreation Commission Update
Thank you so much for your participation in the Heart of Eastford 5K Run and Experience Eastford. As we move into a new fiscal year, we are making some leadership changes and looking to grow our team....
PELL season comes to an end, All-Stars Announced
POMFRET/EASTFORD — The Pomfret/Eastford Little League mostly came to a close last month, with several teams ending their regular seasons. Regular Season Results: Pomfret Softball Blue Storm: 7-3-2 Po...
PawSafe Dog of the Month
Did you know? Dogs have wet noses because they help absorb scent chemicals. Dog of the Month Meet Odin — the handsome 7‑month‑old Catahoula mix with one baby‑blue eye, one brown eye, and a face that r...
What's Going on at the Eastford Public Library?,
Colonial Days at the Eastford Public Library! Let the library transport you back in time to 1776 as we celebrate America250. Children and adults alike are invited to take part in our six-week Summer R...
Kids Fun Run Highlights 'Heart of Eastford 5K' Experience
EASTFORD — As a supplement to the Heart of Eastford 5K on Saturday, June 6, which itself kicked off Experience Eastford, the Recreation Commission hosted a Kids Fun Run during the 5K. Eight local chil...
Heart of Eastford 5k Raises More than $4k for Food Pantry, Families in Need
EASTFORD — Experience Eastford kicked off at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, with the annual Heart of Eastford 5K, hosted by the Recreation Commission. In total, 81 racers took to the streets to run the cour...
Preparing the Honors
EASTFORD — On Friday, May 22, volunteers prepared Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day. In total, 128 veterans were recognized. From left, David Barlow, Owen Barlow, Beverly Salcius, Ralph Yulo, Victor Sal...
From the Grove Cemetery Association Board of Trustees
The Eastford Grove Cemetery Association greatly appreciates the following donors who have contributed to the beautification of the grounds: Beverly Mitchell (In Memory of the Mitchell Family) Bill &a...
Food Pantry Update,
The Eastford Food Pantry is located at the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road. Please see our hours of operation below. If you reside in Eastford and need food assistance, call Audrey Carabeau at...
'Experience Eastford' Continues Long-Standing Tradition of Family Fun
EASTFORD — On Saturday, June 6, the Eastford Recreation Commission presented its annual “Experience Eastford” event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastford Elementary School, showcasing what the town has t...
Ellsworth Graduates from Pomfret School
POMFRET — Rob Ellsworth, of Eastford, graduated from Pomfret School on Sunday, May 24. He earned a place on the High Honor Roll in all 12 trimesters while serving as a two-sport varsity captain. Rob w...
From the Eastford Independent Fire Company #1, Inc.,
The fire department responded to 19 emergencies during the month of May. The budget was approved by the town. Thank you. You’ll notice a change in the look of the firehouse. Since 1942, the house has...
Did You Know?,
Did you know that Eastford once had high hopes of becoming a railroad town? At the August Town Meeting in 1849, selectmen instructed that $100 be spent to hire a competent surveyor to obtain the best...
EES Says Goodbye to the Class of 2026
EASTFORD — On Thursday, June 18, Eastford Elementary School bid farewell to seven graduating eighth-grade students in its annual Graduation Ceremony. Students looked back on their memories from the pa...
Field Day Adds Exclamation Point to End of EES Year
EASTFORD — Eastford Elementary School hosted its annual Field Day festivities on Friday, June 12, offering a variety of activities all day long to kids in grades Pre-K through 8, including kickball, d...
A Journey to Remember: Students Share Memories of Field Trip to Washington, D.C.,
EASTFORD — Over the span of four days in May, Eastford Elementary School seventh- and eighth-graders experienced the culmination of years of fundraising — a field trip to Washington, D.C., that will l...
Citizens of the Trimester
EASTFORD — On Thursday, June 11, Eastford Elementary School sixth-grader Owen Barlow, left, and fourth-grader Hope McGurl, were honored at a meeting of the Eastford Board of Education for being recent...
The Pastor's Pen,
A lot of people I talk to have faith, or at least a quiet curiosity about it, but they have never quite made it through the door of a church. Life gets busy. It can feel intimidating walking into a pl...
From the Congregational Church of Eastford,
Hello Eastford! Just a quick update from the Congregational Church of Eastford as we step into the heart of summer. First of all, we remain so grateful to our wonderful town and community for all your...
Budd Designated ECC Volleyball All-Star, Named to All-State Second Team
WOODSTOCK — Owen Budd, of Eastford, a junior at The Woodstock Academy, was named an Eastern Connecticut Conference All-Star in Boys’ Volleyball for the 2026 season. The Centaurs earned the top seed in...
MacCormack Faces Backlash after Anti-LGBTQ Comments: Emilio Emerges to Challenge in GOP Primary as a Result,
Emilio to challenge MacCormack in GOP Primary on Aug. 11 A candidate currently running for election to the 50th District in the House of Representatives made headlines last month when he made anti-LGB...
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp News
July is here — and camp is in full operational summer fun outdoors mode. If you are looking for an unplugged, fun, and life skill-building experience for your child, check out what is on the schedule...