Archive for June 4th, 2009

Victorian Days offer a fun glimpse of old grandeur

by: submitted press release June 4, 2009

In its 11th year, Victorian Days in Willimantic, June 4 - 7, 2009, presented by the Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Association, is proud to announce the 2009 schedule of events.
On Saturday and Sunday, June 6 & 7, twelve homes/historic sites will be open for guided tours. $15 - one day; $25 two days.  6 sittings of [...]

Stop & Shop/VFW proposal referred onward

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer June 4, 2009

Caption: an aerial view of the Willimantic VFW lawn area to be developed into a new Friendly’s and other shops as part of an expanded Stop & Shop plan. Photo by Fran Funk
Selectmen at their regular meeting Tuesday voted to move the VFW/Stop & Shop/Friendly’s proposal forward.
A resolution to go to town meeting will [...]

Girls track and field finishes second in state tournament

by: Rich Zalusky | Sports Writer June 4, 2009

Coventry High junior Megan MacBryde qualified for the CIAC State Open with her first-place finish in the 1,600 (5:08.94) as the Patriots finished second overall (57 points) at the Class S state championships at Manchester High School.
MacBryde also finished second in the 800 (2:23.10) for Coventry.  Sophomore Kelly Myers is headed to Monday’s State Open [...]

Schools to receive $387,001 in stimulus funds

by: Mike Savino | Staff Writer June 4, 2009

While some area school districts saw an increase in stimulus money compared to earlier projections, others will have to temper their expectations after Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced final grant figures Tuesday.
The grants, which are intended to help school districts with special education and, in some cases, preschool costs, were the result of $132 million [...]


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