Paper reviews its attribution policy Aug 31, 2009
The story said content had been copied from newspapers in Manchester, Bristol, New Britain, Torrington, and Waterbury. The publisher of the Bristol Press and New Britain Herald, Michael Schroeder, called the practice at best plagiarism, at worst outright theft. (Boston Globe)
CL&P tests benefits of 'smart meters' Aug 30, 2009
Before this year, their machines would run at all hours of the day, according to owners David and Lisa Patchell of Torrington. But thanks to a little glass orb that glows a rainbow of colors, their machines now run mostly during the morning, creating substantial savings on their electric bill and sending some of their workers home earlier. (Republican-American)
Region 14 School Board Withdraws Application for Football Co-Op Aug 29, 2009
He said he attended a meeting with the Pomperaug District Department of Health and the Torrington Area Health District. A letter will be sent to all district households, detailing symptoms of the H1N1 virus and the seasonal flu, said Dr. Cronin. (Voices, CT)
Bus routes for Acton schools Aug 25, 2009
6:53 Tuttle Dr at Torrington Dr ... 8:54 Tuttle Dr at Torrington Ln. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Protest Outside Governor's Home In Brookfield Aug 22, 2009
He said similar events had been held earlier in the week in Torrington, Brooklyn, Trumbull and Hamden and that additional sessions would be scheduled in the future. Mr. Meyerson said that Mrs. Rell is privatizing group homes and closing other facilities at a time when the private facilities are providing fewer resources. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Work Starts on Ambulance Facility Aug 22, 2009
He said at that time the VinTech Management Services of Torrington was providing services weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. because for some years it had become a strain to find an adequate number of volunteers available to handle the calls. Volunteers still handle the calls during the other 98 hours a week. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
A MIGHTY WIND Aug 17, 2009
TORRINGTON Optiwind is a company creating fresh ideas in an old and historically significant setting ... "They have created a revolutionary design in wind structure that could eventually become very attractive on the energy market and create a substantial number of new jobs in Torrington," said Lise Dondy, president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, which is weighing an investment in the company pending the outcome of a demonstration project in Torrington ... It would be fitting for... (Republican-American)
Unions: Connecticut Slow To Spend Stimulus Funding Aug 17, 2009
22 billion in total federal stimulus to Connecticut, $302 million has been earmarked for road and bridge work, as well as "transportation enhancement projects" such as a greenway with trails in Torrington and a linear park in Southington. Out of that $302 million, $90 million is set aside for the regional planning agencies. (FOX61, CT)
Used car dealers unhappy with Cash for Clunkers program Aug 16, 2009
Jack Cogswell, a salesman at Torrington Hyundai, said Longo and Samino's complaints are largely true. Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Official: Sprinklers Were Off At Burned Torrington Factory Aug 13, 2009
(AP) - A Connecticut fire official says the sprinkler system was shut off at a former cardboard package factory that burned down in Torrington. Torrington's deputy fire marshal, Joseph Fioretti, says the lack of a working sprinkler system was a major problem. (FOX61, CT)
Firefighters Battle Blaze In Defunct Torrington Factory Aug 11, 2009
TORRINGTON - Fire crews from five towns are helping Torrington firefighters battle a large blaze that broke out around 5 a.m. today at a defunct cardboard box manufacturing plant on Summer Street ... One fire fighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion, said Torrington Fire Captain David Starr ... Firefighters from Thomaston, Winsted and Litchfield are helping Torrington fire crews at the scene. (FOX61, CT)
Fire Destroys Building In Historic Torrington Factory Complex Aug 11, 2009
TORRINGTON - A ferocious early-morning fire destroyed a building in a historic factory complex, but firefighters kept the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. The fire was so hot that it melted the vinyl siding on homes on nearby Cameron St., Torrington Fire Chief John Field said ... The fire went to a fourth alarm and all off-duty firefighters and volunteers from Torrington as well as volunteers from , , Litchfield and responded. (FOX61, CT)
New State Law Will Protect Heritage Area Aug 7, 2009
"We can get up to $1 million a year, but have been receiving about $150,000. We have undertaken a wide range of projects with the money, including educational programs for teachers in local history, a $50,000 grant program for local historical things, holding two weekends of heritage walks in the fall and participating in the Locally Grown History Project spearheaded by UConn Torrington. That is a partnership we are heavily involved in and we want to export it to Massachusetts. We have also... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Conn. landlord accused of killing cat over $25 fee Aug 5, 2009
Torrington police say the tenant told them the landlord had been shooting squirrels for weeks. A police report says that when the tenant asked his landlord why he shot the cat, the landlord replied that an extra $25 for the cat to be on the property hadn't been paid. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
AP-World Briefly Aug 2, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. AP LOUISIANA NEWSLatest Breaking News & Headlines from the Associated Press. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Health Care Reform Rolls; Local Links Jul 31, 2009
"I think it's remarkable and a testament to the involvement of so many people. There's no question there were a lot of elements that went into this win." Region Played Role Since last fall, the group Health-care4every1, the foundation's grassroots vehicle to promote SustiNet, hosted a statewide road show with stops in Torrington and Sharon. Those engaged in the campaign included small business owners, realtors, nurses, doctors, labor unions and community activists. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Torrington Homeowner Turns Self In On Drug Charges Jul 30, 2009
TORRINGTON - The discovery of marijuana plants growing in the basement of a house that burned down last month has led to the arrest of the homeowner, the Register Citizen reported ... Torrington Weather Forecast Thu. (FOX61, CT)
Big Y offering free antibiotics Jul 25, 2009
Locally, the Torrington Big Y location has a pharmacy, but the Big Y stores in Ansonia, Naugatuck and New Milford do not. "With families struggling to afford health care, we are delighted to expand our free antibiotic program in advance of the cold and flu season," said Charles L. D'Amour, the Springfield, Mass. (Republican-American)
Torrington: Incredible Memories Jul 24, 2009
Areal Flood Watch in CT: Areal Flood Watch, Areal Flood Advisory in CT: , Special Weather Statement in CT. Heavy Rain Conditions as of 4:53 AM EDT LATER. (FOX61, CT)
Torrington computer store settles Microsoft suit Jul 23, 2009
TORRINGTON A local computer store that was one of 20 sued by Microsoft Corp. last October reached a settlement this week with the software giant. Kent Johnson, who owns Compatible Computers on 233 East Main St., was accused of copyright and trademark infringement for improperly selling a counterfeit copy of Windows XP and Office 2003 software last July. (Republican-American)
Residents clamor for delay of revaluation Jul 23, 2009
So far, Monroe and Torrington have taken advantage of the law, primarily because of the quality of work done by the revaluation contractors. Nick Biello brought a petition to the Town Council endorsing this option. (Town Times, CT)
NW Chamber plans 3rd wellness directory Jul 21, 2009
TORRINGTON The Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will publish the third edition of its Wellness Resource Directory, a free guide for visitors to and residents of northwest Connecticut ... To appear in the directory or to update a listing, submit information by fax at (860) 489-8851, in person at 333 Kennedy Drive, Suite R-101, Torrington, or via e-mail at. (Republican-American)
Pulitzer-winning Litchfield County author McCourt gravely ill Jul 18, 2009
"... He is probably the biggest and most popular author to have been associated with the project. He is one of the most generous and kindest of the writers." An academic program based at the University of Connecticut Torrington campus, the writers project enrolls about 25 students in an average semester, Verstandig said. The university hosts free public seminars centered on literary heavyweights such as McCourt, who attracted a capacity crowd to the venue each time. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Obama's Stimulus Money Starts Flowing to Projects as Jobless Await Results Jul 13, 2009
The work were getting is just keeping the people we have on our workforce day-to-day going, said Oneglia, president of Torrington, -based It wont add anything. . (Bloomberg)
New Life for Old Skee's Jul 10, 2009
It was built around 1920 and was moved from Old Saybrook to Torrington in 1944. Skee's is named after Tony "Skee" Cisowski, who owned and operated the business with his brother, Edmund, after they returned from serving in the Navy in World War II. They ran the diner for 30 years, serving a broad spectrum of the community, according to a fund-raising brochure published by the chamber. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
New Lowe's is typical of chain's largest stores Jul 10, 2009
At 117,000 square feet, the Lowe's store opening in Torrington today is about as big as a Lowe's Companies Inc. store gets. The new Torrington outlet, at 420 Winsted Road, is the company's 15th in Connecticut and its 70th in New England. (Republican-American)
Sex Screams Lead To Baseball Bat Beating Jul 9, 2009
TORRINGTON - The Torrington man, mistaken for beating his ex-girlfriend during loud sex and ended up getting beaten himself, shares his bizarre story in an exclusive television interview with Fox61. 25 year old Roger Swanson says his ex was usually very vocal during sex, and her daughter knew it. (FOX61, CT)
Journal Register wins judge's approval of reorganization plan Jul 8, 2009
Journal Register Co., the bankrupt owner of 20 daily newspapers including the New Haven Register and the Torrington Register-Citizen, won confirmation of its reorganization plan that uses a $6. 6 million "gift" from lenders to keep the publisher running. (Republican-American)
Union Settles With 10 Connecticut Nursing Homes Jul 4, 2009
Those homes are in Waterbury, Torrington, Prospect, New Haven, West Haven and Norwalk. In May, the union threatened a three-day strike, but withdrew its notices at the request of legislative leaders. (FOX61, CT)
Labor Council pickets sites using nonunion workers Jul 4, 2009
TORRINGTON The Connecticut Laborers' Council plans to picket three work sites in Torrington, Bristol and Ellington to protest a Plainville-based construction firm's use of nonunion workers. The council has already placed picketers in Torrington, where a new Stop is being constructed on East Main Street ... Picketing will continue each morning in Torrington and at a future Walgreens site in Bristol. (Republican-American)
* World News Quick Take Jul 4, 2009
Torrington police and the woman said the girl thought her mother was being attacked on June 6 ... The man, Roger Swanson of Torrington, says he suffered a black eye and several bruises. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nursing home deal may help end Laurel Hill stalemate Jul 3, 2009
Chernoff said Thursday the union had reached agreement on a new contracts with Paradigm Healthcare Development, the new owners of six former Marathon Healthcare nursing homes, which includes facilities in Prospect, Torrington and Waterbury. The six facilities employ 1,100 people. (Republican-American)
Teen takes mum's sex screams for assault Jul 3, 2009
TORRINGTON: Police say a Connecticut girl overheard her mother's screams during sex and thought she was being assaulted, so she rounded up some friends to attack the woman's companion ... According to Torrington police and the woman, the girl thought her mother was being attacked on June 6 ... The man, Roger Swanson of Torrington, says he suffered a black eye and several bruises. (India Times, India)
Police: Teens mishear sex screams, beat man Jul 3, 2009
On June 6, police say the 16-year-old girl, who lives in the Torrington home, heard the 34-year-old woman's screams and thought she was being attacked. The girl rounded up four friends. (AZCentral -- News)
Police: Conn. teens mishear mom's sex screams, beat her companion... Jul 3, 2009
According to Torrington police and the woman, the girl thought her mother was being attacked on June 6 ... The man, Roger Swanson of Torrington, says he suffered a black eye and several bruises ... A 16-year-old girl who lives in the same Torrington home as the 34-year-old woman overheard her and the man on June 6 and rounded up four friends to stop what they thought was an attack, police Lt. Bruce Whiteley said Thursday. (The Drudge Report)
Cops: Teens mistake sex screams for assault Jul 3, 2009
TORRINGTON, Connecticut - A 16-year-old girl thought she heard her mother being assaulted by her boyfriend and rounded up some friends who beat him up, only to learn later that the couple actually were having sex, the woman and police said. The girl misinterpreted the woman's amorous screams, and she and four other teens went to the woman's bedroom in the Torrington home on June 6, police Lt. Bruce Whiteley said Thursday ... The girl, two 17-year-old boys and Dilyen Langdeau, 19, of Torrington,... (MSNBC -- Crime)
Lieberman Is Poised For the Work Ahead Jul 3, 2009
Following his 10 a.m. meeting in New Milford, Mr. Lieberman was headed to Torrington to review ambitious plans for a revitalization of the downtown. Litchfield County Times 2009. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
CT Towns Question Fireworks Budgets During Recession Jun 29, 2009
Torrington's solution was to seek help from the business community and others ... People attending the fireworks program at Torrington Middle School on July Fourth will also be asked to donate $5 per car. (FOX61, CT)
Firefighting As Real As It Gets Jun 29, 2009
TORRINGTON - Firefighter training in Torrington got as real as it could get. The Torrington Fire Department purposely set two homes on fire at what used to be the old Machuga Family Farm ... The Torrington Fire Department used the opportunity to train its volunteer firefighters, as well as firefighters from neighboring towns. (FOX61, CT)
Now there's a 911 for Web sites Jun 22, 2009
That's why Michael Jones of Torrington and John Monteleone of Southbury founded , a service offering "expedited emergency Web site restoration." For a flat fee, the service, based at The Executive Center on West Main Street in Waterbury, provides technical assistance to help clients get their Web sites functioning again. "There is nothing worse for a Web site owner than to have his site down due to programmatic issues or, worse yet, a hacking," said Jones, a Web site and business consultant. (Republican-American)
Aldi holding hiring events Monday Jun 20, 2009
The company has 14 stores in Connecticut, including one in Bristol and one in Torrington. Store manager trainees start at $21 per hour and shift manager trainees start at $16. (Republican-American)
FuelCell offering to raise $24.2M; expansion eyed Jun 17, 2009
2 million, money that could be used to expand capacity at the company's manufacturing facility in Torrington. The Danbury-based company, which makes fuel cell power plants for generating electricity, said it would sell the stock at $3. (Republican-American)
Calif. county buys power plant from FuelCell Energy Jun 6, 2009
The Direct FuelCell, or DFC, power plant will be built at FuelCell Energy's 65,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Torrington. It will generate 1. (Republican-American)
Torrington Cadillac dealer losing franchise Jun 5, 2009
Cadillacs have been sold in Torrington for more than eight decades, but by November of next year you probably won't find a dealer selling new Caddys in Litchfield County. That was the opinion Wednesday of Kevin Sullivan, general manager of Northwest Hills Cadillac Buick at 790 Main St. in Torrington, which received notice this week from General Motors Corp. that it will lose its Cadillac franchise when its franchise agreement expires later this year. (Republican-American)
Disbelief at Libraries Over Proposed Cuts Jun 5, 2009
Mr. Roraback said he has been subjected to "some intensive lobbying at home," from his father, who is president of the Torrington Library ... "I've seen first-hand the use the Torrington Library is getting from people who are looking for jobs and who can't afford computers. It just seems people's needs have never been greater. A case can be made that in an economic downturn like this, libraries should get more." His words leave room for optimism, but the library community remains alarmed. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Business as usual for local GM dealers Jun 2, 2009
"It certainly was not a surprise; we saw this coming," said Kevin Sullivan, owner of Northwest Hills dealerships in Torrington. Northwest Hills, which employs about 50 people, is unique in that it owns both GM and Chrysler dealerships; Chrysler is preparing to leave bankruptcy after a judge agreed Monday to a deal to sell a majority stake in the automaker to Fiat. (Republican-American)
Challengers Targeting Embattled Chris Dodd May 29, 2009
However, state Democratic Chairman Nancy DiNardo has distributed a news release in support of the senator's re-election bid, and Democratic State Central Committee member Audrey Blondin of Litchfield said last month that none of the more than 50 party leaders that attended a question-and-answer session in Torrington with Mr. Dodd indicated that they would support Mr. Pearson's campaign. At this juncture, Mr. Pearson said he has an exploratory committee and will make a decision by this fall as to... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Some Still Swear By Gas Guzzlers, But For How Long? May 25, 2009
Friday night is Cruise Night in Torrington from May to October, and this past Friday Darien DeGregorio of Barkhamsted checked out a Camaro 427. For many drivers, the once torrid American love affair with high-powered gas guzzlers is cooling off due to gas prices and environmental concerns. (FOX61, CT)
Rell Vows To Veto Measure Abolishing Death Penalty May 24, 2009
Pictured are Gail Canzano, at podium, Elizabeth Brancato of Torrington, State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield of New Haven, Rev. Walter Everett , Cindy Siclari of Monroe and Anne Stone of Farmington. (MICHAEL MCANDREWS, HARTFORD COURANT / May 22, 2009). (FOX61, CT)
Digital TV clinics set for region May 12, 2009
The FCC has scheduled seven free "DTV Clinics" this week at Kmart stores across the state, including today in Torrington and Waterbury and Thursday in Southbury. The clinics, which run from noon to 8 p.m., offer consumers an overview on the status of the transition to digital TV, provide help in applying online for coupons worth $40 toward the purchase of a digital converter box, and offer information on hooking up and operating the converters. (Republican-American)
Fitness guru Lyons to keynote WOW! forum May 9, 2009
forum, Northwest Connecticut's largest professional development conference, will be held Friday, Sept. 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Warner Theatre and the Carole eag Performing Arts Center in Torrington. The conference is sponsored by the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. (Republican-American)
Goshen Wind Plan Rejected May 8, 2009
11-foot-tall wind turbine on the Woodridge Lake sewage treatment plant property. The commission based its decision on two regulations: a subsection of section 521, which governs special exceptions and allows denials when there is evidence an plan would lead to "adverse effects upon the existing and probable future character of the neighborhood or its property values," and a subsection of 282, which governs wind turbines and allows the commission to declare, "This specific site is not appropriate... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Angry LeRoy mother confronted judge 5 days after boys went missing Apr 28, 2009
angel1 wrote on Apr 28, 2009 12:19 AM:" To Panto: 1 out of 3 males are abused by women. WHERE ARE YOU GETTING YOU INFO? THAT IS AN UNTRUE STATEMENT. TRY 1 OUT OF 6 AND THIS IS A BRITISH SURVEY.NH COALITION PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR LINDA GRIEBSCH STATED THE CRISIS CENTER SERVICE RECORDS GENDER RATIO OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ABUSE CASES 95% WERE COMMITTED BY MEN AND 5 % BY WOMEN (U.S.A.)Anyway, "Behind Closed Doors," I do not recall that in class but it sound very familiar. I will check it out. I might... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Women of Wit and Wisdom--and Words Apr 28, 2009
On May 1 at 6:30 p.m., three of our exemplars, Ann Leary, Marie Bostwick and Lauren Lipton, will take part in a discussion with Davyne Verstandig in the first annual Creative Conversations event, sponsored by the Litchfield County Writers Project and held at the University of Connecticut's Torrington campus ... The Torrington UConn Co-op carries all the books for LCWP events, available to students and the general public. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
When an Aging Barn Is Suddenly Valuable Apr 28, 2009
In both Washington and Torrington, criticism of revaluations conducted by the Waterbury-based Total Valuation Services have lingered ... While the outcry wit--nessed in Torrington and Wash-ington has not been seen in Harwinton, Mr. Pallokat's ex--perience, and examples he and other cited, indicated a range of concerns about the revaluation. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Pro Standings Apr 19, 2009
ESPN: Bassmaster Angler ament Search. NORTHERN 1 - CECIL COUNTY, MD BOTournament 0904N1B. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
FuelCell system to power air base Apr 7, 2009
Danbury-based FuelCell Energy Inc., which employs about 225 workers at a manufacturing facility in Torrington, said Monday it has sold a 300-kilowatt power plant that will be used at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, La. The 300-kilowatt Direct FuelCell, or DFC300, power plant was purchased by Concurrent Technologies Corp., under a contract with the Air Force Advanced Power Technology Office. (Republican-American)
Just how sweet was Trenton's Sweet 16? Apr 5, 2009
Jim Pescatore, 52, and Leslie Goulet, 42, drove in from Torrington, Conn. both Sunday and Tuesday, watching the Huskies defeat the Arizona State Sun Devils 83-64 Tuesday night. (NJ.com -- Times)
St. John's Windows Will 'Sing' Again Apr 4, 2009
The cast of Upon A Time will include several singers from New York City (Karen Jolicoeur, Lars Woodul, Ruth Ann Cunningham, Madeline Abel-Kerns and Brian Kerns) and from Connecticut (Haley Latorre, 8, of Simsbury; Kelly Whitesell, 12, of Hebron; Courtney Brock of Hartford and Marinne Dibble of Hartford) as well as Ms. Vandermeer, an established coloratura soprano who plays the harp as well, and Tim Wallace of Torrington, pianist/conductor. She is thrilled that Steven M. Crawford, former... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
A Son For A Senator Apr 4, 2009
The 30th District that Mr. Roraback represents is composed of Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Washington and Winchester. The Housatonic Times 2009. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Business owners invited to forum in Torrington Apr 1, 2009
A public forum has been scheduled in Torrington to give the region's small business leaders a chance to discuss their priorities for the 2009 legislative session ... Kevin Witkos, R-Canton, will be held Thursday, April 9, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, 333 Kennedy Drive, Suite 101, Torrington. (Republican-American)
First Litchfield elects new chairman Mar 28, 2009
First National is a $533 million financial institution with two retail branches in Torrington; single branches in Canton, Goshen, Litchfield, Marbledale, New Milford, Roxbury and Washington Depot, and a full-service trust department in Litchfield. The company employs the full-time equivalent of 117 people. (Republican-American)
Connecticut team ends 265-game losing streak Mar 24, 2009
But Oliver T. Wolcott Technical High, located in Torrington, Conn. ended a 265-game losing streak in December with a 54-43 victory over Gilbert. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Beguiling rural pleasures await in Connecticut Mar 17, 2009
Litchfield County is both rural and bourgeois, and its attendant pleasures are a mix of high and low: Millionaires' Row just north of Sharon and manure on your boots; mosquitoes, poison ivy, and blackberries in the backyard as well as handmade Belgian chocolates; working-class Torrington and twee Litchfield; well-chosen antiques and the junk shops just outside town; over-the-top inns and everyday farms ... Litchfield County's biggest city is Torrington, at its eastern edge ... By the turn of the... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bill proposes tax on home heating fuels Mar 14, 2009
hk wrote on Mar 12, 2009 8:26 PM:" did everyone forget that this would be double taxation. the oil companies are taxed they in turn charge us a sales tax and if this bill were to go through it would be a form of double taxation.My first thought, like Are you Kidding said, was did i have a chose? No, my house was built utilizing oil. i would never have chosen this.This would just be added to my obscene $50,000 jump in property assessment from 2006 to 2008 (yes, I live in Torrington). Moving to... (Republican-American)
