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Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to torrington..

The Philip Chapin House, located in the Litchfield County town of New Hartford, is a home on the National Register of Historic Places that was originally built in 1867 by a local prominent family — and it is still making news today. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom house, originally owned by...

Every morning before breakfast, Beverly Ditto walks to the two-bedroom cottage next door to check on the residents: 18 cats ranging in age from eight weeks to 11 years. The founder of Collaborative Cats, a foster-based rescue shelter in Ancramdale, Ditto spends up to six hours each day greeting new adult arrivals, feeding and watering expectant queens (female cats) and cuddling with kittens who boast their own bedroom/bathroom combo. Ditto cleans litter boxes as socialized toms wander past to the enclosed front porch, then looks in on the invalids in the quarantined area.

COPAKE—For years Sal Cascino has proclaimed he is a farmer. He even convinced state Department of Agriculture and Markets officials that he is running an agricultural operation so he could receive an expedited site plan review by the Copake Planning Board. But, now he wants to be a real...

This is a biweekly column about all things skiing and snowboarding in New England. On Thursday, a rare and wonderful thing happened: Catamount Mountain opened for skiing and riding, marking one of the few times it has ever been able to start the season in November. The opening was also...

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Bard Queer Leadership Project (BQLP) will host its next Queer Leaders Vision Forum with Paula M. Neira, a nurse, lawyer, and trans rights and healthcare advocate. Provost and Vice President John B. Weinstein and Director of the Bard Queer Leadership Project, Dr. Carla Stephens,...

The grassy knoll overlooking the present-day “red bridge” on Route 7 in Great Barrington had different names over the decades. In the early 1900s, the family of mill owner Parley Russell gave the land to the town of Great Barrington. First known as Russell Park, the site was once home to mill housing. In 1987, the park was rededicated to Selectman and Parks Commissioner Charles “Charlie” Castronova. The well-known “GB” shaped hedge was installed by Ward’s Nursery and Jack Seelig, shown in the photograph above.

As a resident of Housatonic, Massachusetts, there are no doubts that homeowners have been dealing with constant water problems and that continues to be the rule of thumb since I moved here to The Berkshires back in 2019. Over 4 years later, it seems like nothing seems to be done in remedying this ongoing situation as excessive levels of manganese continue to contaminate the village's water supply.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

Marion Skoczylas and her husband recently stumbled upon what could be quite the windfall. They found legal documentation for two certificates of deposit from 1981 from what was CBT, the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company. “We just got them way back and just discovered these in the safe and it’s...

Notice is hereby given that the following actions were taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut on November 20, 2023:. Approved—Special Permit Application #2023-0232 by owner Biagio Lubrano, for a Home Occupation in accordance with Section 210.2 of the regulations. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor’s Map 28 as Lot 11 and is located at 373 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville.

Addison Mizner, an architect who shaped the architectural narrative of South Florida, particularly Boca Raton, left behind a legacy that still speaks volumes today. His unique style, a blend of Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival, permeates Boca Raton’s cityscape, from the historic Cloister Inn, now The Boca Raton, to the charming streets of Spanish Village. Mizner's dream of creating a luxurious resort community in Boca Raton, hailed as the 'world’s most architecturally beautiful playground,' partially came to fruition with the Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn and the city’s administration buildings, which still stand as pillars of his architectural vision.

In this article, we explore three delightful delis located in Torrington. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Massachusetts residents looking to have a fun day in the snow but don’t love skiing are in luck. One of the best places for snow tubing in the U.S. is located in the commonwealth. USA Today readers voted for the 10 best places to go snow tubing in the...

It’s officially the holiday season here in New England, which means it’s also Christmas festival season. And the six-state region, replete with picture-postcard perfect small towns that soon, hopefully, will be covered in seasonally appropriate snow, puts on no shortage of can’t-miss holiday observances. But which holiday...

In this article, we explore three delightful delicatessens in Litchfield. Have you had the chance to visit any of them? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Please feel free to share them in the comments section below.

The holiday season is ramping up and the classic holiday attractions, activities, and events are coming to fruition. Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield is in full swing. The town of Stockbridge will be busy this weekend for the annual Stockbridge Main Street At Christmas festivities and magical New England setting. In addition, you can't forget about Boston's famous Light Up Seaport gathering. The list of holiday activities and attractions across Massachusetts is endless.

If you are looking for some of the best fudge and holiday sweet treats in our fine state of Connecticut, look no further. The Nutmeg Fudge Company, located at 20 East Main Street in Torrington, Connecticut is famous for their holiday fudge, which is crafted in small batches. They offer an assortment of retro candies, decadent chocolates, and bulk candies. According to their official website ''They also make Canton Creamery ice cream, milkshakes and smoothies. Can’t get enough of our delectable fudge? Order online and send the perfect gift. Want to book a party? What can be more fun than having your special event at the Nutmeg Fudge Company? Think of us for birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, corporate events, or just a night out with friends. Party room packages includes food, games, and everything you need to create a memorable event. And we clean up the mess!'' A wonderful offering for residents off the ''Nutmeg State'' and beyond.

It's not often you see any sort of home in Massachusetts and think that is looks like it could be something an A-List celebrity in the Hollywood Hills owns. Typically, thanks to the surrounding geography and naturally historical structure of some of our amazing homes we have here, we don't really see houses that rival something looking like they should have been featured in an episode of MTV's 'Cribs'. However, that doesn't mean there aren't some very lavish spots throughout the Bay State. This one combines a little bit of all of that.

The Public Works Department and First Selectman Matt Riiska of Norfolk, Connecticut, are ready for the winter season. Riiska confirms that the town crew and their vehicles are set to maintain clear roads. The preparation starts as early as August, focusing on preparing the trucks for winter.