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Eastford Communicator vol. 34, no. 3
Buell Earns Top Honors at Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK — Connor Buell, of Eastford, earned top prize at the Woodstock Fair’s Open Dairy Show Saturday, Aug. 30, earning the Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn prize along with the Grand Champion Jers...
Vital Statistics, Real Estate Transactions, and Meetings
Vital Statistics Births August: 3 Marriages August: 1 Deaths August: 2 Real Estate Transactions July 8: 29 Ashford Rd., $70,000, Stephen H. Putnam to Crissy Stinson July 9: 261 Old Colony Rd., $158,88...
Tips for Today,
Happy Autumn! Connecticut Audubon and Mass Audubon do a lot of similar nature programs, promote learning about state-specific wildlife (flora and fauna), and offer many educational tools via their web...
From the First Selectman,
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to replace municipally owned and maintained post-mounted sheet aluminum speed limit signs on municipally owned rural roads. All...
Scouts Enjoy Summer Camp, Outdoor Activities
EASTFORD/ASHFORD — BSA Troop 92 meetings will be the same as last year. Cub Scouts will meet at the first Friday of the month at Knowlton Memorial Hall at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Scouts recent...
From the Superintendent,
“The Bulldog Way.” These words are appearing in various locations at Eastford Elementary School. The three Cs (3Cs) of the Bulldog Way summarize the expectations of being a staff member or a student a...
Pell Fall Ball Season Begins with No-Hitter
POMFRET — On Monday, Sept. 8, the Pomfret Eastford Little League (PELL) celebrated opening night of their annual Fall Ball season. The PELL Minors team lost a 4-1 decision against Putnam. PELL current...
Eastford Quilt Project Seeks "Martha Masks" to Preserve Local Pandemic History
EASTFORD — A local resident is working to preserve a unique piece of Eastford’s history through a community quilt project, and is seeking contributions of the well-known “Martha Masks” to complete it....
What's Happening at the Eastford Public Library?,
Eastford Public Library strives to serve the needs of our community by providing an inviting space to inspire and support a life-long love of reading. The school year has begun, and I look forward to...
Liberty Tree Planting Honors History of the United States
EASTFORD — The 250th anniversary of the United States is being celebrated in style. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), in collaboration with the Town of East...
In the Garden,
As you drive or walk around the area during these beautiful autumn days, you will notice bright colors throughout the forests and beside the highways. I’m not talking about the foliage on the maples,...
From the Grove Cemetery Association Board of Trustees
Around 1960, the Grove Cemetery Association began selling plots to Eastford residents in the newly developed south section. At the time, there were only six-space, full burial plots available in that...
Food Pantry Update,
We are here to help! The Eastford Food Pantry is located at the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Rd., in Eastford. October pantry hours are Monday, Oct. 6, 8-11 a.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2-4 p.m....
Municipal Election Information from the Registrar of Voters
EASTFORD — The Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Early voting for the Municipal Election starts Monday, Oct. 20 and ends Sunday, Nov. 2. Hours for early voting, most days, will be...
From the Eastford Independent Fire Company #1, Inc.,
Welcome fall — it’s time to start thinking about seasonal preparations to keep your families safe. The EIFC responded to 28 “911” emergencies in July and 21 in August. Fire apparatus is not the only a...
EIFC Secures State Funding for Fire Station Upgrades
EASTFORD — State Rep. Pat Boyd (D-Pomfret) announced on Sept. 4 that the Eastford independent Fire Co. has secured $75,000 in state funding during the 2025 Legislative Session. The Connecticut General...
Did You Know,
Did you know that the Eastford Historical Society Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 4, in the lower level of the Town Office Building? We were pleasantly surprised to see such a great turnout...
Auction Fundraiser Returns to Support 8th Grade D.C. trip,
EES Good and Services Auction set for next month EASTFORD — The annual Washington D.C. field trip for Eastford Elementary School eighth graders is an experience of a lifetime for local youth, but it d...
News from the Conservation and Historic Preservation Commission
The Eastford Conservation and Historic Preservation Commission (ECHPC) is a small but energetic group of people in town dedicated to conserving our natural resources and promoting and preserving the h...
The Pastor's Pen,
When we look around at our world today, it’s easy to see the darkness. News headlines are filled with division, hatred, and violence. Many people feel isolated, overlooked, and unloved. Compassion see...
A Word from the Congregational Church of Eastford,
A guiding light for our church family is to bless our terrific community. We do this as servants of Jesus, knowing that He loves you all immensely and wants you to flourish. One area of community life...
EES Students Return to School for a New Year
EASTFORD — And just like that, summer is over. Eastford Elementary School welcomed its students back to class on Wednesday, Aug. 27, providing plenty of opportunities for parents to snap some pictures...
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp News,
On Oct. 18, we will be holding our 4th Annual Fall Extravaganza from 2-4 p.m. In the midst of teen weekend, teens help to decorate the cabins on the trick-or-treat trail and are on hand to run games,...