Fire at Greys Club

ENFIELD — A fire on Jan. 7 heavily damaged the Thompsonville Greys Club on Main Street in T-Ville. No one was injured in the fire, but there was extensive dameage in the building.

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Conservation and Development, and economic development programs impacting local governments.

The oath-taking ceremony kicked off the start of the legislature’s “long session,” which runs from Jan. 4 through June 7.

Connecticut’s legislature is part-time, with regular sessions held from January to June in odd-numbered years, and from February to May in even-numbered years. The “long session” is used to establish a state budget and introduce bills of a general nature.

In the even-year “short session” the legislature can only consider bills directly related to the state budget, revenue, and financial matters, as well as committee bills or resolutions, and those matters certified to be of an emergency nature.

Hall can be reached at Carol.Hall@housegop.ct.gov, or by calling 860-240-8700.

In a Facebook message, Enfield Town Manager Ellen Zoppo-Sassu said: “The loss of any historic structure removes a link to the past. The Town Building Dept. Has already been on scene to evaluate and will be working with the club on a path forward.

“Almost 100 years old, this club has been a physical reminder of Thompsonville’s past as well as a frequent and generous contributor to youth sports, and a variety of other good causes to benefit the community.

“We know Enfield residents are thinking of all the members today as they process this event.”