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Firefighters battle Cornwall barn fire
CORNWALL- A barn fire at 76 Popple Swamp Road drew an area wide response from mutual aid departments Thursday night. Reported at about 10 p.m., the timber frame barn was fully involved in fire, along...
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FFA ceremony honors 2 past members in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE – The FFA is an organization filled with traditions and one of the most prized is the blue corduroy jacket worn by its members. Friday’s 84th annual FFA Parent-Member Awards Ceremony paid...
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Florida man dies in Salisbury crash
SALISBURY- A 19-year-old passenger in a car that left the roadway along Route 44 Thursday night and struck a utility pole was declared dead at Sharon Hospital. According to state police, a 2003 BMW...
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Barger tops Democrats’ candidate list in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE – Selectman David Barger came out the victor in a three-way race for Democratic first selectman candidate at Tuesday’s caucus. He secured 16 votes to Thom Wilson’s 14 and Republican...
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Sept. 1-4 Historic Festival 41 Times vary, see website below. Lime Rock Park 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville Information: 860-435-5000; limerock.com/events/historic-festival-41; info@limerock.com....
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Sharon M. Bailey
FALLS VILLAGE – Sharon May Bailey, 80, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Graveside services Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Grassy Hill Cemetery, Point of Rocks Road, Falls Village. Ryan...
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Fire destroys Sharon home
SHARON- The single occupant of a local farmhouse was injured after a caretaker on the property noticed fire coming from the roof early Tuesday morning. Tilden Southack Jr. escaped from the home, though...
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Salisbury woman faces 64 counts of animal cruelty for cats found in ‘putrid’...
TORRINGTON — A Salisbury woman accused of 64 counts of animal cruelty — one for each of the cats and kittens found living in sordid conditions — and for practicing veterinary medicine without a...
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Barger, Marlowe square off in race for Falls Village first selectman
FALLS VILLAGE — Democrat David Barger and Republican Greg Marlowe are vying for the open first selectman seat in the Nov. 7 election, and both candidates are highlighting the need for accessibility to...
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Candidate profile: David Barger, Democrat, running for Falls Village first...
Age: 68 Address: 67 Amy Road Party: Democrat Education: Degree in criminal justice administration, SUNY Ulster (1975); certified Connecticut municipal officer, Connecticut Conference of...
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Candidate profile: Greg Marlowe, Republican, running for Falls Village first...
Age: 52 Address: 68 Belden St. Party: Republican Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and management from Clarkson University Experience: Board of Selectmen, 12 years; Planning and Zoning...
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Falls Village candidate forum focuses on land convservation, growth
FALLS VILLAGE – Much of the discussion at a candidates forum last week focused on land conservation and growth of the town, which is the second smallest in the state. Selectmen David Barger, a...
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Easements for firehouse, inn on ballot in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE – A dozen people came to Friday’s hearing to learn about two easements the town is putting forth for a vote Nov. 7. They are in conjunction with the proposed purchase of the former...
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Endorsement letters from around our towns
The following are letters to the editor endorsing a candidate or party in our towns that were received too late for inclusion in the print pages. They are organized by town: Falls Village Barger is the...
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Voters head to polls in Canaan and Falls Village
The voters in two small towns near the top of Litchfield County — Canaan and Falls Village — will decide on new leadership Tuesday. Here was what we found during the voting on Tuesday:
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IN YOUR CORNER: Cannonball 5K led to marriage, family
FALLS VILLAGE In 2004, Chris Tripler ran the Ed McGuire Memorial Cannonball 5K, which raises money for the Falls Village Volunteer Fire Department. Tripler, smiling at Saturday’s race, recalled the...
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Selectman Barger wins town’s top job in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE – Democratic Selectman David Barger is the new first selectman, beating Republican Selectman Greg Marlowe by 274 votes to 177. Republican Judy Jacobs (324 votes) and Democrat Chris...
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Man accused of kicking, injuring dog in Winsted
TORRINGTON — A Danbury man accused of causing severe harm to a dog named “Grizzly” has been ordered by a Torrington Superior Court judge not to own or live with animals. Michael Emond was living in...
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First selectman asks DOT to lower speed limits in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE — First Selectman David Barger told the Board of Finance he’s been in contact with the Department of Transportation’s traffic division to see about reducing the speed limit along areas of...
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High winds, 4 inches of rain, and power outages create day of woes
WATERBURY – A powerful, semi-tropical storm tore through the area Monday, dropping more than 4 inches of rain and causing widespread flash flooding. It was a bleak and dreary day, dark beyond being one...
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Region 1 approves high school funds
FALLS VILLAGE – Residents of Region 1 overwhelmingly voted to approve spending $5.64 million for renovations at Housatonic Valley Regional High School at a referendum Monday. The vote was 579 yes to...
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In Your Corner: Falls Village firefighters proud of their heritage
FALLS VILLAGE– Much has changed since the Falls Village Fire Department was established in 1924 as far as equipment, dispatching and technology is concerned, but the same deep passion and unselfishness...
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Guests entertain Kellogg students with Read Aloud Day in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE — Students at Lee H. Kellogg School celebrated books and the 100th day of school Wednesday. The annual Read Aloud Day program hosted town officials and community members, who read to all...
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Falls Village Board of Finance meeting disrupted as discussion on interim...
FALLS VILLAGE — An attempt by the Board of Finance to discuss the performance of the interim treasurer/bookkeeper during a recent meeting was halted when First Selectman David Barger called for its...
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A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin
How in the world can any American vote for Donald Trump, someone who wants communists to invade our allies? What kind of insanity is this? On Election Day, just cut out the middleman and vote for...
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In Your Corner: D.M. Hunt Library in Falls Village explores the ‘Great...
FALLS VILLAGE – Visitors to the latest exhibit at D.M. Hunt Library get to step back in time. “From the Great Falls to the Hilltops,” the display features newly framed photos depicting the town and...
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New initiative will look at affordable housing in the Northwest Corner
KENT – Two issues of importance often heard during municipal meetings are the lack of affordable housing and the desire to preserve open space. While to some the two goals may seem at odds, there is an...
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Falls Village faces cuts or tax hike: ‘If we put it all on the taxpayers,...
FALLS VILLAGE – Predicting a tax rate increase of more than 2 mills, finance board member John Steines suggested asking the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance to reduce the proposed 2024-25...
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2 Falls Village finance members question accuracy of treasurer’s reports
FALLS VILLAGE — Board of Finance member John Steines continued to question the accuracy of some of the treasurer’s reports and said he wouldn’t vote to receive reports from November through February....
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Falls Village wants more budget cuts
FALLS VILLAGE – Still not certain the cuts made to the proposed municipal government 2024-25 budget are enough, the Board of Finance wants to see an additional $80,000 in reductions. Members will meet...
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