Vital Statistics, Real Estate, and Meetings
Births November: 1 December: 0 Marriages November: 0 December: 1 Deaths November: 2 December: 3 Real Estate Transactions Oct. 1: 123 Ashford Rd., Unit 2, $360,000, George Jung to Yaacov Kopeliovich Oc...
Eastford Communicator vol. 33, no. 4
Tips for Today,
Happy New Year! What kind of new(er) or rejuvenated eco-choices can you make in 2025? Here are a few eco-actions to get you back in the groove of living a more planet-friendly lifestyle. For February,...
Seniors Update,
Attention seniors! We now have an official Eastford Seniors Committee! If you would like to join and get more information, please contact Vice Chairman Michele Palulis at [email protected],...
Scouts stay busy in winter season
Cub Scouts compete in the Rain Gutter Regatta in January. Courtesy photo. EASTFORD/ASHFORD — In December, Scouts from Troop 92 of Ashford and Eastford enjoyed a holiday party after their regular meet...
From the Superintendent,
It may still be winter, but the number of hours of sunlight is increasing, and retail stores are stocking up on gardening supplies and other outdoor living items in anticipation of the arrival of spri...
What's Going on at the Eastford Public Library?,
The new year has brought new faces to the library and we are so grateful. Our hope is to spread not only our love of reading, but our love for this community as well. These aspirations really coincide...
Legislative Update,
The Legislative Session in Harford has started, and it is already busy. There are many pressing and big issues for us to attend to, such as crafting a new, two-year state budget; keeping the state on...
In the Garden,
Seven Tips for Keeping your Houseplants Healthy in Winter From Garden Design Magazine: "Houseplants are often appreciated the most during the dead of winter, when we are indoors and long to be su...
From the Eastford 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: Linda Torgeson, Mary Bloom, Juli Shamback, in memory of Lewi...
From the First Selectman,
We once again have an official United States flag disposal box on the steps outside the Eastford Post Office. Flags will be picked up and receive proper disposal courtesy of American Legion Post 111....
Eastford Food Pantry Update,
The Eastford Food Pantry continues to seek individuals or families who reside in Eastford and are in need of food assistance. Please call Audrey Carabeau at (860) 933-7685 to sign up. All referrals ar...
Emergency Management Update,
In 2017, the towns of Eastford, Brooklyn, and Pomfret, and The American Red Cross and the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security entered into an agreement to provide an eff...
From the Eastford Independent Fire Company,
Happy New Year, and welcome 2025. We hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season. Here at the EIFC, we are always trying to stay up to date with technology. Our dispatch agency has made some chan...
EHS thanks local builder for new display cases
EASTFORD — The Eastford Historical Society would like Eastford resident Bill Skiff, of Old Colony Millwork LLC, for the generous donation of his labor to build, deliver, and install two beautiful disp...
Did you Know,
Did you know that sometime in the early 1860’s, the circus came to Eastford? Posters and pictures were hung all over town in anticipation of this special event! When the Great Van Amburgh Circus march...
Bulldogs' tough season concludes
EASTFORD — The Eastford Bulldogs concluded their basketball season on Monday, Jan. 27. Though the Bulldogs were unable to capture a win this season, the team fought hard all year. Pictured is the 2024...
ECHPC honors four with Lifetime Achievement awards
Courtesy photos The Eastford Conservation and Historic Preservation Commission with the four Lifetime Achievement awardees. The Eastford Conservation and Historic Preservation Commission presented L...
Congregational Church of Eastford Update,
Hello, Eastford! In American life, different months mean different holidays — and a quick walk through the store’s “seasonal” aisle gives the clear signal. February is all about love, red hearts and c...
Calendar
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Asikainen steps up to lead TEEG,
Eastford resident excited to serve Quiet Corner Eastford resident Carl Asikainen is the new Executive Director of the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG). EASTFORD — If you haven’t heard the...