Volume 5, Number 24
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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Local schools among the best ranked in state By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Five area schools ranked in the top 10 percent statewide in various categories as part of a new assessment released this week by the state Department of Education. Schools were recognized for top performance, top growth
or highest improvement in an assessment based on a dozen categories, including chronic absenteeism, graduation rates, physical fitness and arts access. Cheshire’s Chapman School received recognition for highest growth among all students, while Norton School received two awards See Schools, A14
Cheshire native was true to himself “He wanted to remain himself,” said his brother Rick Bontatibus.
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Jay Bontatibus didn’t have the easiest last name to pronounce, but despite the urgings of talent agents, the actor didn’t change it. Landing roles on numerous soap operas and other hit shows didn’t change the Cheshire native, according to his family.
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The actor appeared on “The See Jay, A14
Don’t be caught in the cold!
| Justin Weekes, For the Record-Journal
Show draws train enthusiasts from afar, helping school band own. As soon as the show ends the vendors will ask me if they can sign up for the next show.”
By Pete Paguaga Record-Journal staff
Train enthusiasts, parents and kids from across the region filled Cheshire High School to near-capacity on Sunday morning for the annual train show. “It’s the largest show in the state of Connecticut and the longest-running show in the state,” said Tom Kotulski, a teacher at Dodd Middle School. “It has a life of its
The cafeteria, gymnasium, commons and hallways were lined with boxes and boxes of model trains. “People come from all around to this show,” said Kotulski, who has helped organize the event since its inception in 1978 and watched it grow to over 60 vendors. See Show, A14
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Alex Cahaly, 7, of Greenwich, watches a model train March 5 during an expo hosted by the Cheshire Marching Band at Cheshire High School.