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Volume 14, Number 6
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Ideas to shake off the winter blues
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS
By Francesca Fontanez Special Record-Journal
February can feel like kind of a drag; the cold lingers, nature is gray, and the sun still sets earlier than most would prefer. If you have a touch of the winter blues consider looking into some of these winter-worthy activities.
Visit an independent bookstore There’s nothing like cozying up with a good book on a chilly winter day. Cheshire’s Matt Jeffery drives to the basket past Sheehan’s Chase St. Amant (No. 22) and Jackson Crowell-Masi (No. 11) Friday, Feb. 3. Bill Shettle, Special to the Record-Journal
Taking what they can get Cheshire keeps postseason hopes alive with rivalry victory By Ron Buck Special to the Record-Journal
with a 60-54 SCC victory at Sheehan.
WALLINGFORD — The Cheshire boys basketball team’s magic number is 8. The Rams need eight wins to qualify for the CIAC Division III state playoffs, and they took another step in that direction Friday night
Better late than never. Cheshire won its fifth game of the season and second in four outings behind Jack Markarian’s 20 points. The senior scored 15 in the second half and spear-headed a 21-point third quarter that
gave the Rams enough of a cushion to hold off the Titans. Cheshire, which now must win three of its remaining four games to reach the state playoffs, took control with a 19-2 run to close out See Victory, A12
If you feel like getting out of the house, but aren’t looking for a high-energy activity, exploring local bookstores is a great way to treat yourself. If you’ve grown accustomed to the local bookshop in your town, try to branch out and explore surrounding areas to change things up. Local highlights include Reread Books and More in Cheshire, an incredible integrated work setting for workers of all abilities, and Connecticut’s two R.J. See Blues, A4
Cheshire Grand List up 2.25% Press Release
According to the town’s website, Town Manager Sean M. Kimball recently announced that the Town of Cheshire’s net Grand List as of Oct. 1, 2022 has been filed at $3,032,257,470, representing an increase of $66,643,445 or 2.25% from the Oct. 1, 2021 Grand List. The Grand List is an assessment of all taxable and
non-taxable real estate, personal property, motor vehicles, and exemptions. The change in the net Grand List is reflected in the following components: Real estate increased by $24,591,250 or 1.00%, Personal Property increased by $14,581,318 or 8.19%, and motor vehicles increased by $27,470,877 or 8.34%. See Grand, A8
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