Current Issue: vol. 35, no. 3, October 1, 2026
Calendar
Calendar entries must be sent to the editor no later than the 15th of the month preceding publication. Please send all calendar content to [email protected]. Please try to limit calendar submissi...
Whitehouse named new town treasurer after Burgess resignation,
EASTFORD — At a special meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Board of Selectmen officially accepted the appointment of Amy Whitehouse as the new town treasurer, replacing outgoing treasurer Martha Burge...
Vital Statistics, Real Estate Transactions, Police Logs, and Meetings
Vital Statistics Births August: 1 Marriages August: 0 Deaths August: 2 Real Estate Transactions July 14: 187 Old Colony Rd., $400,000, Steven C. Rose to Jennifer Ferguson July 14: 204 Paine Rd., $675,...
Tips for Today,
Have you heard the owls hooting at night? On cooler autumn evenings, you can hear the owls calling out to each other. Owls have many attributes that make them keen hunters in the night sky. Their feat...
From the First Selectman,
The Ashford Road bridge over Bigelow Brook project is moving along quickly. With changes to reimbursement procedures from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT), along with changes to t...
From the Superintendent,
As summer gave way to fall, important things were happening in our school community. We moved beyond the initial flurry of the first few days of school and into that exciting time of year when routine...
Recreation Commission Update
With fall in the air, we’re excited for our Halloween Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the Tow Office Building parking lot. Bring the kids and enjoy. Or you can decorate your trunk...
PawSafe Dog of the Month
Did You Know? Just like humans are right- or left-handed, dogs can be right- or left-pawed! Dog of the Month Meet Miss Piggy! She is a 34-pound mix that loves other dogs and has been in the shelter fo...
What’s Going on at the Eastford Public Library?,
In partnership with the CT State Library, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has introduced the Laptop ConneCT Program. This statewide initiative aims to expand d...
Legislative Update,
I continue to focus on affordability issues in a common-sense way. My free e-newsletters and social media posts have shared a lot of information about the work I have done over the past four years (mo...
In the Garden,
I was speaking with a friend recently. She mentioned how her entire yard is filled with plants. As a result, she is constantly working outside. We talked about changing that in order to create areas f...
From the Eastford Grove Cemetery Association
Around 1960, the Grove Cemetery Association began selling plots to Eastford residents in the newly developed south section. At the time, only six-space, full burial plots were available in that sectio...
The happy couple
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Shay Gingras and Oren Thomas were married on Sept. 6 in Minneapolis, Minn., where they reside. Eastford parents are Brian (BG) and Nancy Gingras. Courtesy photo...
Food Pantry Update,
The Eastford Food Pantry is located at the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Rd. Please see our hours of operation below. If you live in Eastford and need food assistance, call Audrey Carabeau at (86...
Local author visits library to discuss ‘Back from Suicide’
EASTFORD — On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Eastford Public Library hosted Lisette Rimer, of Pomfret, the author of “Back from Suicide: Before and After the Essential Patrick.” Joining her was Patrick’s tw...
Colonial Days Summer Reading Program participants honored
EASTFORD — Eastford Public Library recently honored adults who completed the Colonial Days Summer Reading Program. Each person worked to complete various reading and historical prompts on their Americ...
Emergency Management Update,
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Eastford Emergency Management participated in the 2026 governor-mandated Emergency Planning and Preparedness Initiative (EPPI). The exercise focused on a severe weather event that...
Election Questionnaire for Ethan Werstler, CT State Senate District 35
In your opinion, what are some of the most important issues facing the 35th Senate District, and Eastford specifically? “In conversations with residents, I hear many issues of great importance. Among...
Election Questionnaire for Jeff Gordon, CT State Senate District 35
In your opinion, what are some of the most important issues facing the 35th Senate District, and Eastford specifically? “As a state senator, I have focused on affordability, with more than 35 actions...
Election Questionnaire for Tony Emilio, House District 50
In your opinion, what are some of the most important issues facing the 50th District, and Eastford specifically? “For Eastford and the 50th District, the most important issues are affordability, local...
Election Questionnaire for Pat Boyd, House District 50
In your opinion, what are some of the most important issues facing the 50th District, and Eastford specifically? “Education funding and municipal support top that list. The funding debate in Hartford...
From the Eastford Independent Fire Company #1, Inc.
The EIFC wishes Eastford Elementary School a happy and safe 2026-2027 school year. Car drivers, bicycle riders, and walkers — use caution when moving around town. Eastford may be small in population c...
Did You Know?,
Did you know that Eastford opened its first public dump in the 1930s? Until then, most rubbish a family generated could be used as mulch or compost, but the age of canned and pre-packaged food was daw...
Bulldogs begin fall soccer schedule with mixed results,
EASTFORD — The Eastford Bulldogs’ fall soccer season began last month, and this year the school has two teams to cheer for, fielding both a boys’ and a girls’ team for the first time in several years....
EES announces free milk eligibility guidelines
EASTFORD — The Eastford School District has announced its policy for determining which children may receive free milk served under the Special Milk Program (SMP). Local school officials have adopted t...
The Pastor’s Pen,
There is something special about October in New England. The changing leaves, cooler afternoons, and familiar traditions give us reasons to slow down and enjoy time together. Beyond the season’s beaut...
Voter Registration Session Announced
EASTFORD — A voter registration session will be held Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the lower level of the Town Office Building. Early voting for the 2026 election will start on Monday, Oc...
From the Congregational Church of Eastford,
Greetings Eastford! I grew up in the Sun Belt, so I missed out on those deep Yankee roots that so many of you have. Even after coming to Connecticut 45 years ago, I still cannot get used to how dark i...
Nearly there
EASTFORD — The steeple of the brand-new Congregation Church of Eastford building on John Perry Road was installed Tuesday, Sept. 15. As of press time, no opening date has been announced, but Pastor Mi...
Eastford families enjoy the sights, sounds, and traditions of fair season
BROOKLYN/WOODSTOCK — Summer wouldn’t be complete without an annual trek to the Quiet Corner’s local fairs. The 176th Annual Brooklyn Fair took place from Aug. 27-30 at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds in Broo...
Off they go! Eastford students head back to school
EASTFORD — The summer season is now nothing but a memory. Eastford Elementary School welcomed students back to class on Thursday, Aug. 27, which gave parents plenty of photo opportunities. With this i...
Auction set to support eighth-grade Washington, D.C. trip,
EASTFORD — Every spring, eighth graders from Eastford Elementary School make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for a multi-day field trip that brings our nation’s history alive and creates memories tha...