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Post-Sandy, State Parks Ready For Memorial Day Weekend

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:40:01 GMT

The first summer season since storm Sandy kicks off on Memorial Day weekend, and the state's parks are ready, a state spokesman said Thursday.

Two Memorial Day Parades In Simsbury

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:07:59 GMT

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Two parades will take place in the area on Monday honoring veterans this Memorial Day.

Westminster School To Hold 125 t h Commencement

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:34 GMT

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The Westminster School will hold its 125 t h commencement ceremony this weekend.

Simsbury Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:54:00 GMT

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A 49-year-old man was charged Wednesday with possession of child pornography.

Simsbury PD Increasing Seat Belt Enforcement

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:36 GMT

The police department began on Monday increased enforcement of seat belt laws.

Iron Horse Half Marathon On June 2 In Simsbury

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

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The annual half-marathon on Iron Horse Boulevard will be held on June 2, but most of the races have already sold out.

Simsbury Father Convicted Of Hurting Son

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:19:03 GMT

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A Simsbury father pleaded guilty Monday to risk of injury to a minor for assaulting his infant son and was sentenced to five years in prison and five years of probation.

Historic Simsbury House Sold For $1 Million

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:28:38 GMT

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The former Joseph R. Ensign House — a three-story, Renaissance Revival structure in the center of Simsbury – has been sold to an investor group for $1 million.

State Rep. Hampton Named Keynote Speaker For Tariffville Memorial Day Parade

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:00 GMT

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State Rep. John Hampton, a Tariffville native, was named the keynote speaker at this year's Tariffville Memorial Day parade.

Simsbury Moves Forward With Tech Task Force

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:55 GMT

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The board of selectmen Monday unanimously approved the formation of a technology task force to update and improve the town's website and develop future uses for its content.

Simsbury Voters OK $90.1 Million Budget

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:25:00 GMT

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Residents voted by a wide margin Tuesday to approve the recommended $90.1 million budget for 2013-2014 at this year's referendum at Henry James Memorial School.

State Drops Plans For State Police Gun Range In Glastonbury

By PETER MARTEKA, pmarteka@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:13:00 GMT

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A new, state-of-the-art firearms training facility remains a top priority for the state, but it won't be built in Meshomasic State Forest.

The Flaming Lips Will No Longer Play In Simsbury

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:29:00 GMT

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The town has decided against having The Flaming Lips play at the performing arts center at Simsbury Meadows this summer.

Flaming Lips To Play Oakdale After Simsbury Withdrew Approval

By NICK CAITO, Special to The Courant — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT

After some back and forth, The Flaming Lips and Spiritualized are officially playing Connecticut on July 15, in one of the “can’t miss” concerts of the summer.

Simsbury Budget Referendum Is Tuesday

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:30:04 GMT

Residents will have their say Tuesday on the budgets for the board of selectmen and school board for 2013-2014.

Simsbury Car Crash Leads To Power Outages

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:02:58 GMT

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A car crashed into a utility pole on Westledge Road on Monday morning, cutting power to more than 200 Connecticut Light & Power customers.

Car Accident Leaves 200 Without Power In Simsbury

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:45:27 GMT

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Some residents are without power after a car struck a pole Monday on Westledge Road, fire officials said.

Simsbury Republicans Honor Volunteers

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:56:29 GMT

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The Simsbury Republicans honored the volunteers that gave their time to serve on the town's many boards and commissions.

Simsbury Crash Claims Driver's Life

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:34:58 GMT

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A 22-year-old local man died and a 23-year-old man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Owens Brook Boulevard early Wednesday morning, police said.

Simsbury Elementary School Participates In Bike To School Day

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:21:42 GMT

The bike racks at Latimer Lane School were full Wednesday when scores of students, accompanied by parents and chaperones, took the bike paths and streets to bike and walk to school.

'Home Again' At Windsor Art Center

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Artworks Of Home By Lucia Liao, Art Scholz, Shannon Gagne

To Lucia Liao, home is Nankang, China. She has not lived there for 20 years, but it lives on in her memory. "I've been in the United States for 11 years. New England is my new home," Liao, who lives in South Windsor, says. "My old home is in my heart."

Simsbury Plaque Honors Bike Sculpture Donors

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:19:00 GMT

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— As National Bike Month continues, officials, donors and others gathered Monday to unveil a plaque honoring those who donated money to fund a large bicycle sculpture in town.

Frampton To Play Simsbury Meadows This Summer

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:24:00 GMT

Two Concerts Added To Summer Series

— The board of selectmen has approved two additional concerts for the summer series at the performing arts center at Simsbury Meadows.

Letter Carriers' Food Drive To Help Gifts Of Love In Avon

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:11:51 GMT

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The National Association of Letter Carriers' annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive will be on May 11 and non-perishable food that is collected that day in Avon and Simsbury will be given to Gifts of Love. The Avon-based non-profit agency provides food assistance and other services to area families that are in need.

Simsbury Budget Referendum Set For May 14

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:05:00 GMT

The board of selectmen in a special meeting Friday morning set the official date for the upcoming budget referendum.