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WEST SPRINGFIELD — With just a few weeks remaining until the Big E opens its doors for the 2026 season on Sept. 18, the fair hosted its annual media food preview on Aug. 27. As always, local vendors brought their latest concoctions for the media to taste test ahead of the fair. Alongside Executive Editor Chris Maza, fellow Managing Editor Ryan Feyre and Staff Writer Tyler Garnet, we taste tested everything they offered.
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Over at Dolly’s Honky Tonk, attendees will have plenty of choices of cheese dogs to pick from. Located on Industrial Avenue, people will have the choice of a chili cheese dog, a classic cheddar cheese dog and a pulled pork cheese dog. Tyler was a big fan of the chili cheese dog. “The chili cheese dog got me
excited for fall. The chili served as a warm and comforting bite, and the hot dog was a perfect vessel and partner for a delicious handheld bite,” he said. Chris opted for the pulled pork cheese dog. “What’s better than a hot dog? A hot dog topped with more meat and cheese! The Dolly’s Dog See BIG E on page 7
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“There’s still plenty of sticky in this one, though, in the form of the marshmallow drizzle over the top. While adding the trademark Fluff sweetness to the treat, it does make my ‘smush and twist’ tactic for eating the cream puff a much messier affair. The best bet for this one is either embracing the mess or finding a fork!”
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Top row, from left: A close up with the new peanut butter cream puff. V-One Vodka’s new Late Checkout seltzer. The fried turkey dinner from E.B.’s Restaurant. Bottom row, from left: The birria bomb from Macho Taco. The maple bacon and candied jalapeno sliders from The Paddock. The Hush Puppy Skewers from NOLA Cajun Kitchen & Raw Bar.
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Big E Bakery As always, the Big E Bakery brought their cream puffs, but with a new twist this year. In recent years, the bakery has experimented with cookies and cream and espresso cream puffs but this year was the big one for me, a peanut butter cream puff topped with a marshmallow fluff. This in my opinion was the best tasting cream puff I have had at the Big E; I’m a sucker for anything peanut butter so this was an automatic hit for me. However, it is extremely messy, and I would recommend grabbing a fork and plenty of napkins. Chris said he was also a fan but noted that his typical tactic for eating the cream puff doesn’t work with the marshmallow sauce. “The bakery does it again. So many times, peanut butter-flavored foods carry the peanut butter heaviness or stickiness. The filling packed the peanut butter flavor in while the consistency stayed light and airy,” he said.
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The following events are organized by the Enfield Public Library, located at 104 Middle Road. For more information, head to enfieldpubliclibrary.org. • Home School Hangout — Friday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. Homeschool Hangout at Enfield Public Library is back for the new school year. Meet other homeschool families, share ideas, play games and other self-led activities. This drop-in program is for kids of all ages. • “The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut” — Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. Visit the library for a book talk and signing by author and historian Marty Podskoch. His travel book, “The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut”, encourages travelers to visit all the towns and villages of our beautiful and unique state. • Hooked: Fiber Arts Club — Monday, Sept. 14, from 6-7 p.m. • The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution with Dirty Blue Shirts —
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Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. This program is presented by costumed historians and includes reproduction clothing pieces & fabric samples as well as a PowerPoint presentation with images of extant originals. Dirty Blue Shirts strengthens the relationship between the past and the future through museum-quality programming and material culture. They serve New England and surrounding states. • The Poetry & Music of Paul Simon with Randy Spaulding — Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. • Builders Club — Friday, Sept. 25, at 3:45 p.m. • Free Child Car Seat Check — Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • DIY Clay Ghosts — Monday, Sept. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. • Friends of the Enfield Library present Discovering Labyrinths and the Camino de Santiago with author Bill Ludwig — Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. Join the Friends of the Enfield Library for a talk by author Bill Ludwig about his travels and walks which include the Camino Santiago, Camino Portuguese, Camino Finisterre and more. • Drum Circle — Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. Rhyme Times and Storytimes: • School is Cool! Storytime — Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 pm Listen to stories, make a craft, and dance. Ages 3-7. • Baby Rhyme and Read — Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Baby Rhyme and Read program includes action songs, rhymes and a book designed for ages birth-24 months. • Rhyme Time — Monday, Sept. 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. Rhyme Time program is songs, movement and rhymes designed for ages birth-24 months.
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Waddling Ones — Friday, Sept. 18, at 9:30 am. Waddling Ones is an early literacy program designed for you and your child ages 12 to 24 months. Reading, rhyming, singing and talking — beginning from birth — influences literacy and language development, the foundation of all learning. This is a drop-in program. Book Discussions: • Senior Center Chat — Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “Go as a River” by Shelley Read. • Taste Testers — Thursday, Sept. 10, from 1-2:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “Easterland: Recipes and Stories from Across the United States”. • Pearl Street Chat — Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9-10 a.m. This month’s selection is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. • Page Turners — Monday, Sept. 21, from 6-7 p.m. This month’s selection is “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farell. • Other Worldly Words — Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “There is No Antimemetics Division” by qntm. Wednesday Matinees at the Pearl Street Library: • Movies begin at noon. Films are free and everyone is welcome. No need to register. • Wednesday, Sept. 9 — The story involves Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission. 2 hours and 10 minutes. PG-13 • Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Following in his father’s footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. 1 hour and 25 minutes. PG-13
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Fall storytime registration begins on Monday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. and continues all week. For more information, call 860-763-7518 or 863-763-7512.
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On Friday, Sept 11, at 7 p.m., The No Cover Café kicks off its Season 3 with recording artists Belle of the Fall and Robi Polgar on the Main Stage. The Emerging Artist stage will feature Gary Turrel during the intermission. The show
starts at 7 p.m. at the Hazardville United Methodist Church, located at 330 Hazard Ave. For more information, go to nocovercafe.com. Come join the fun!
SEPTEMBER SENIOR LIVING PROGRAM
The September 2026 Senior Living TV program features Monica Wright, Director of the Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center. The show will trace the development of the Safe Harbor Warming Center over the years highlighting recent developments to provide shelter for the homeless in Enfield. Senior Living TV is a program of subjects of interest to older adults in the Enfield area. The show is produced by the Enfield Commission on Aging with the help of Cox/Spectrum Public access TV Director Marc Warnock. To watch Senior Living, go to Cox/Spectrum PATV channel 15 and search under the program listing for Senior Living which airs on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. To watch over 60 previous episodes of the national award-winning Senior Living TV program on a computer or tablet go to northcentral. coxctv.com/internetchannel/ type in Senior Living in the search bar.
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The Somers Women’s Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main St., in the Foundation Room. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. with light refreshments. It will be followed by a program presented by Monica Newcity from Champ’s Place. Champ’s Place is located in the Somers Congregational Church building, and serves many families and individuals, including elderly residents in the town of Somers, who suffer from food insecurity. There will be a short business meeting afterwards. The public is invited to attend. Please contact the club at SomersWomensClubCT@gmail. com if you have any questions.
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State receives $10 million grant award for early literacy supports HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on Aug. 24 announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education has been awarded a five-year, $10 million competitive grant to expand targeted reading intervention, with integrated positive behavioral supports, for kindergarten through grade 3 students experiencing significant reading difficulties. The Education Innovation and Research grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, will support a statewide initiative led by the CSDE’s Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success in continued partnership with the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education, HILL for Literacy, Fordham University and Connecticut school districts. The initiative will expand access to small-group reading intervention across a statewide network of 75 elementary schools, along with instructional materials, professional learning, ongoing coaching, and tools to monitor student progress and guide instruction. It will also examine the impact of incorporating evidence-aligned positive behavioral interventions and supports into
reading instruction to increase student engagement and maximize instructional time. “Strong reading skills are critical to a student’s success in school and throughout their lives,” Governor Lamont said. “This investment will provide additional support to young students who are struggling to read and give our educators more tools to meet their needs. We want every child in Connecticut to have the opportunity to become a strong reader and develop a lifelong love of learning.” Since 2021, Connecticut has advanced a comprehensive literacy strategy grounded in the Right to Read legislation, investing more than $24 million in K-3 literacy assessments and instructional materials for schools and $15 million in professional learning for educators and leaders statewide, including the Science of Reading Masterclass. More recently, the state invested $2 million in a new literacy coaching program to provide job-embedded support in identified schools. The new grant complements these efforts by expanding the state’s literacy coaching work and providing intensive, small-group reading intervention for K-3 students who need addi-
tional support. “We are pleased to have secured this competitive grant, which builds upon the significant investments Connecticut has made to strengthen literacy instruction and support our educators,” Commissioner Russell-Tucker said. “This funding will allow us to reach more students and educators with the targeted supports and resources needed to advance early literacy. As this work grows over the next five years, these efforts will position us to continue improving literacy instruction and outcomes for students across our state.” “We are excited to continue our partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success to strengthen reading outcomes for students in Connecticut,” Michael Coyne and Brandi Simonsen, professors at UConn’s Neag School of Education, said. “This grant will help schools enhance targeted reading interventions and integrated positive behavioral supports. It builds on more than a decade of collaboration among CSDE, UConn, districts, schools, and partners through the Connecticut Literacy Model, while also aligning with Connecticut’s Multi-Tiered Sys-
tem of Support framework.” “This critical $10 million grant will help more Connecticut children develop a lifelong love of reading,” U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. “Reading is not only an academic skill, but helps kids develop empathy, build strong relationships, and expand their imaginations. As literacy rates and reading for pleasure decline across the nation, I am proud to see Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker commit to developing strong readers with this transformative program.” “Hundreds of thousands of kids in Connecticut rely on federal support from the Department of Education to help them succeed in the classroom, and this announcement is a significant investment in their futures,” U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) said. “As we face an administration intent on dismantling public education in Washington, the Connecticut delegation will continue to work together to defend students and teachers from these attacks, and secure new investments in our schools. I am thrilled to join my colleagues and Governor Lamont to announce this $10 million grant we secured to support educators with the tools they need to
improve reading skills and student success.” “This $10 million federal investment will make a drastic difference in the lives of young people, ensuring that they have the science-backed tools needed to read proficiently,” Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) said. “Our local schools and teachers are strengthened by federal resources and collaboration. That is why I have been a proud champion for the Education Innovation and Research program, protecting funding in my role as the top Democrat of the House Appropriations Committee, and I will continue to fight for the resources and research necessary for our students to succeed.” “Literacy is essential for success in life,” U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05) said. “I am pleased to have helped secure funds which will build on the critical steps our state is taking to foster a love of reading, create lifelong learners, and address achievement gaps.” Over the five-year grant period, the CSDE and its partners will begin this work as a pilot with a limited number of schools in the first year, with additional schools phased in over the course of the grant.
Lamont announces minimum wage will increase to $17.48 on Jan. 1 HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont on Aug. 5 announced that Connecticut’s minimum wage will adjust to $17.48 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2027 — an increase from the 2026 rate of $16.94 per hour. The change is required under a state law Lamont enacted in 2019 requiring the minimum wage to receive annual adjustments at the start of every calendar year based on economic indicators from the prior fiscal year. This law ensures that as the economy grows, the minimum wage grows with it. “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” Lamont said. “For too long, while
the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest earning workers has stayed flat, making already existing pay disparities even worse and preventing hardworking families from obtaining financial security. That is why I enacted a law requiring the minimum wage to be adjusted every year based on the health of the economy. This is a fair, modest increase, and the money earned by workers will go right back into our own economy, supporting local businesses and our communities.” “Connecticut’s minimum wage must be a dynamic and flexible standard that responds to chang-
ing economic conditions,” Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said. “We are proud to have one of the highest minimum wages in the country and this increase reflects Connecticut’s strong economy while ensuring that workers’ wages will continue to grow alongside it.” As required under the law, the annual adjustment is based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s calculation of the employment cost index for the 12-month period ending on June 30 of the preceding year. The commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor must review this percentage change and announce any necessary adjustments by Oct. 15
of each year. Those adjustments must take effect on Jan. 1 of the following year. Connecticut Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo reports that the employment cost index increased by 3.2% over the 12-month period ending on June 30, 2026, accounting for a $0.54 increase to the state’s minimum wage that will become effective on Jan. 1, 2027. “Minimum wage increases ensure that Connecticut’s lowest wage workers aren’t left behind as the economy grows,” Bartolomeo said. “Minimum wage earners are particularly vulnerable to inflation and cost increases
that widen wage gaps; this law helps them keep up and promotes a stable economy.” According to the Current Population Survey as calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60% of minimum wage earners in Connecticut are women and people of color. Continuing forward under this law, Connecticut workers and employers can anticipate that announcements declaring the adjustment in the minimum wage that will become effective on January 1 of the approaching year will be made during the second half of each calendar year.
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Enfield Community Chorus celebrates 50 years of community By Tina Lesniak Correspondent
ENFIELD — For 50 years, the Enfield Community Chorus has brought singers together to share their love of music and bring music to the wider Enfield community. The chorus has grown into a beloved local tradition that welcomes singers from Enfield and surrounding towns. “The Enfield Community Chorus is so excited to be celebrating our 50th anniversary this year,” said Emily Clifford, president of the chorus. “Alice Allen and Joyce Young founded the group in 1976 as a part of Enfield’s celebration of America’s Bicentennial, and everyone had so much fun that they decided to keep singing together.” That spirit of enjoyment and connection remains central to the organization five decades later. While the chorus is known
for its popular winter holiday concerts, its role in the community extends well beyond performances. “The ECC plays many roles in the community,” Clifford said. “First, it draws members from all surrounding towns as well as Enfield, and gives people an important opportunity to reconnect with their love of group singing and make time for music in their busy lives.” For many members, joining the chorus is also an opportunity to build friendships and rediscover a musical passion. Clifford said new members frequently tell her how much they have missed being part of a chorus. The social and cognitive benefits of singing add another dimension to the experience, creating a sense of camaraderie as members work together toward a shared performance. The chorus’s concerts also
provide a musical tradition for the community. “Our winter holiday concerts are a popular tradition for the townspeople get to take a break from rushing around and enjoy the magic of the season through beautiful music, right here in Enfield,” Clifford said. This anniversary year has brought an additional milestone. The chorus added a spring concert season in 2026. Its “Stars, Stripes, and Song” program featured American favorites and a patriotic salute, giving the organization two full singing seasons in its 50th year. Music Director Juliane LaRocca has also created a special way to celebrate the chorus’s history in its upcoming concert. She selected one piece from a cantata the chorus performed in each decade of its existence — from the 1970s through the present — and stitched the se-
lections together into a single compilation. “I think it will be a beautiful way to end the concert, looking back over the years and the music we’ve performed,” LaRocca said. The chorus is also notably inclusive. It does not hold formal auditions. Instead, members receive a one-on-one placement with LaRocca after rehearsals begin. While some ability to read music and previous group-singing experience are recommended, LaRocca encourages anyone interested to attend and see what the group is about. “You’ll never know if you don’t try,” she said. For Clifford, the welcoming atmosphere is one of the things that makes the chorus special. When she joined in 2011, she knew no one, but quickly found fellow singers to be friendly and helpful. Over time, rehearsals
transform individual voices into the four-part blend that defines choral singing. “The concerts are really special because you see family and friends and fans in the audience,” Clifford said. The chorus’s first two rehearsals, Sept. 14 and 21, will be open houses for newcomers interested in learning more. Those who would rather support the group without singing can also volunteer. Local businesses interested in supporting community music can contact the chorus about sponsorship opportunities. After five decades, the Enfield Community Chorus continues to demonstrate that community music is about more than the final performance. It is about making time to sing, forming friendships, preserving traditions and giving neighbors a reason to gather together.
Nominations open for 2026 class of the state’s Veterans Hall of Fame HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont on Aug. 20 announced that he is encouraging Connecticut residents to pay homage to distinguished veterans from the state who have continued making positive impacts in their communities after leaving military service by nominating them for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. Applications to nominate a veteran for the honor’s 2026 class are now being accepted and must be submitted to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by Sept. 30. Veterans who are selected for induction will be cele-
brated during a ceremony that will be held in the coming months. “The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame honors veterans from our state who have continued giving back to their communities even after leaving military service, and we want to honor and recognize them for their leadership, generosity and contributions to Connecticut,” Lamont said. “I strongly encourage anyone who knows a distinguished veteran who should be inducted in the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame to submit a nomination on their behalf.” “The courage and commit-
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Hall of Fame.” Established in 2005, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame is the state’s official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Military from Connecticut who have continued making significant impacts on the lives of others and their communities after leaving military service. Veterans recognized for the honor are leaders in a variety of areas, such as education, public service, the arts, volunteer activities, and community and business leadership, to name a few. It is administered by the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. Each year, a nomination process is launched and a committee — consisting of the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, the adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard, members of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, and a group of veterans from the state—reviews the nominations and selects inductees to be honored in that year’s class. To date, 227 honorees have been inducted, including five recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. To be eligible, nominees must have been born in Connecticut
or resided in the state for a minimum of five years. They must also meet the definition of a “veteran” under Connecticut General Statutes § 27-103 and have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces. The submitted nomination package must contain the completed nomination form, the veteran’s discharge documents, and a detailed narrative of the veteran’s community and/or public service at the local, state, and/or nation level and the veteran’s contributions to the community at large. The focus of this honor is on the veteran’s service to their community after leaving the military. To download the nomination package, visit portal.ct.gov/dva/ pages/ct-veterans-hall-of-fame. Completed nomination packages must be submitted to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by September 30, 2026. They should be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to: Office of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs ATTN: CT Veterans Hall of Fame 287 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Detailed instructions and information on eligibility criteria can be found within the nomination package.
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Lamont announces state saw growth in tourism Connecticut tourism in 2025 generated $20.1 billion in total economic impact, an increase of 3.4% year-over-year, fueled by $12.3 billion in direct visitor spending. The industry supported 125,167 jobs — approximately 5% of all jobs in the state — and generated $1.6 billion in Connecticut state and local tax revenue. Connecticut’s tourism momentum has continued into 2026. Through June, statewide hotel occupancy increased 4.3%, compared to growth of only 1.3% nationally and a 0.8% decline across New England. Connecticut recorded the strongest occupancy growth among the states in its defined competitive set. Additionally, Connecticut’s latest annual Brand Perception and Health Study finds that consumers exposed to Connecticut tourism marketing, including advertising and public relations, viewed the state more favorably and were more likely to consider visiting than those who had not seen the marketing. Compared with consumers who had not seen Connecticut
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SOMERS — The sights, sounds and traditions of fall will return to Somers Sept. 17-20 as the Four Town Fair celebrates its 188th annual edition, bringing together residents, families, civic organizations, farmers and visitors from throughout the region. For Somers residents, the fair is more than a four-day event. It is an annual tradition that the community anticipates and embraces from livestock and horses to food, entertainment and the ever-popular parade. Ruth Phillips-Grant, one of the fair’s presidents, said the importance of the event became especially clear when the parade was nearly lost. “One year, the parade was almost canceled, because we
couldn’t find a superintendent to organize it,” recalled Phillips-Grant. “However, we were informed by Somers directors that the parade is a much anticipated annual tradition for the residents. We found someone to organize it, and it was one of the biggest parades we’ve ever presented.” The parade reflects the broad community spirit that has long defined the fair. “The surrounding towns all participate enthusiastically in the parade. Parents attend to see their kids march. Civic organizations show their pride and support of their community, and the local fire departments battle it out for trophies,” Phillips-Grant said. Phillips-Grant knows the fair from both a community and agricultural perspective. “I personally have been with the fair as an East Windsor director for 8 years.
My cousin-in-law recruited me, and I was inspired to participate because it aligns with my chosen profession, farming.” This year’s lineup offers plenty of reasons for longtime fairgoers and newcomers alike to attend. Among the featured attractions are the Dark Horse Lumberjack Competition Friday night, the annual Fair Car Show Thursday night and, Saturday at noon, the Connecticut Renegades take over the horse ring. Riverside Reptiles will bring its “creepy crawlies” throughout the weekend, while Doodlebugs, oxen, the annual horse show and an abundance of food trucks round out the entertainment. For local businesses, farmers and civic groups, the fair provides an important opportunity to connect with a wider audience. “The local participants gain
exposure to the greater community. They display their wares, raise money for the civic organizations, get a chance to kick back and discuss life with their friends and neighbors,” Phillips-Grant said. Behind the scenes, however, the fair depends heavily on volunteers. Phillips-Grant said a lack of volunteer participation remains the organization’s biggest challenge, with help needed for everything from maintaining the grounds and preparing barns to staffing gates, collecting tickets and staging the parade. “The fair has been trying to become more modern without losing its old-time charm,” Phillips-Grant said. “We want to honor our past, but we need to engage the new sophisticated audiences.” That balance is increasingly important as the Four Town Fair competes with larger fairs taking
place on the same weekend. “We compete with several other larger fairs on ‘our’ weekend, so we need to have a mix of traditional and modern,” she said. Ultimately, though, the goal remains simple: bringing people together. “We hope our fairgoers enjoy themselves, meet with their friends and neighbors, enjoy the different shows we’ve booked, and stay for the bands,” said Phillips-Grant. “It’s a weekend for your families to come relax and have a great time.” With four days of entertainment, competition, agriculture and community spirit ahead, the Four Town Fair is once again preparing to welcome its neighbors, and everyone is invited. For schedules, event information and more, visit 4townfair.com.
Hillsdale College Blake Center sponsors Somers America250 SOMERS — Hillsdale College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers was one of the sponsors of the town’s America250 celebration on Aug. 15. During the celebration, the center hosted an open house at its main building, where the College’s American Art Collection was on display for public viewing. “As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, the Blake Center was glad to offer
the community a unique way to engage with the American founding,” said Alan Crippen, executive director and chaplain of the Blake Center. “The portraits in this collection represent many of the great men who won and kept the freedom we celebrate.” Hillsdale’s American Art Collection features several sculptures and many portraits of America’s founders, including original paintings from the
18th and 19th centuries as well as master copies and contemporary works. The collection includes George Henry Story’s final portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the most valuable Lincoln portrait ever sold. Story created a series of Lincoln paintings during World War I from life sketches he had made years earlier in the Oval Office. His Lincoln paintings are displayed in the Oval
Office, the Smithsonian Institution and the Metropolitan Museum. This is the only one in a private collection. The collection is on permanent display in the center’s main building, which is an exterior replica of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s neo-classical Virginia home. The community celebration also included concerts and performances, family and children’s
activities, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a drone show and more. As part of its ongoing celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, the Blake Center is also hosting a lecture series throughout the year titled “America at 250.” The series highlights influential figures whose contributions to early American culture helped define what it means to be an American.
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with pulled pork would certainly be a belly-filler and I would not recommend getting right on their mechanical bull after eating one of these. But if you’re looking for something you can eat on the go and will definitely satisfy your hunger, this high-quality dog topped with tender pork and melted cheese definitely fits the bill,” he said. E.B.’s Restaurant E.B.’s Restaurant, which will be located at the Food Court, is bringing a fried turkey dinner to the fair this year. This fried concoction is turkey, craisins and stuffing, rolled in panko crumbs, fried and topped with turkey gravy, served with a side of cranberry sauce. I was a big fan of the dinner and was amazed with what they were able to stuff into a fried ball. It really was Thanksgiving dinner in a single bite, and I will return for more when I make my trip to the Big E this year. While I am not the biggest fan of cranberry sauce, I thought the combination of turkey, stuffing and the craisins, along with the gravy was excellent. Chris said the meal was balanced. “It’s Thanksgiving dinner packed into a deep-fried ball. The stuffing in some bites overtakes the flavor of the ground turkey and is a bit salty for my taste, but the tart cranberry sauce creates a nice balance,” he said. Ferrindino Maple Over at Ferrindino Maple, which will be located at the Better Living Center, they were sampling their maple creemee bacon waffle, which is their maple creemee soft serve topped with a toasted Belgian waffle, then finished with maple bacon pieces and drizzled in maple syrup. Ryan said that this was his favorite thing he tried. “I thought this would be too
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sweet, but honestly the smoky bacon flavor is welcome contrast to the sugary storm of Maple Creemee and maple syrup. It’s the inverse of how you should eat your meals. By the time you get to the caramelized Belgian Waffle, you’ve essentially hit your calorie mark for the day. It’s devilishly good, and as a waffle lover, probably my pick of event,” he said. Chris said it was a sweet treat that eats like a hearty breakfast. “The classic creamy ice cream and maple drizzle you’ve come to love from Ferrendino Maple now comes on top of a Belgian waffle, topped with bacon for good measure. The bacon adds that little bit of savory to cut through all the sweetness and complexity. They don’t skimp on anything with this one, so bring your appetite (or a friend) to tackle this one,” he said. Harpoon Beer Hall Harpoon Beer Hall, which will be located on New England Avenue, offered a Maple Bourbon Bacon Corned Beef Sandwich. The sandwich came smoked on rye, topped with a maple bourbon glaze, candied bacon and
powdered sugar. If you’re looking for a combination of sweet and savory, this may be the pick for you. Alongside the traditional corned beef flavor, there is a pleasant burst of sugar biting into the sandwich. I would consider it a steady, safe pick if you don’t want to go too crazy but want something that represents the best of both worlds. K’s Japanese Restaurant K’s Japanese Restaurant is making its debut at the Big E this year and will be located at the Food Court on East Road. Hearkening back to a push pop ice cream, K’s is offering sushi in a push up tube with a side of soy sauce. In terms of the sushi, they offer spicy tuna, tuna with avocado and topped with shrimp. While I did not give this a try, I have to say it may be the most convenient, hands-free item you can get walking around the fair. Tyler called it one of the most interesting food items he has ever seen at the Big E. “The push-up sushi contains multiple pieces of sushi inside of a tube. Outside of the tube is also a smaller tube of soy sauce. When you are ready to eat, you pop off
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enjoyable. The deep-fried Oreo wasn’t overtaken by batter and grease, which can sometimes be the case with those kinds of treats, and the flavor of the chocolate cookie and cream filling were still very prominent,” he said. Storrowton Soup Shack Storrowton’s presence at the Big E has gotten a bit of a mythological status from Reminder employees past and present with many of us looking back fondly on the cheeseburger chowder they offered years ago. This year, they are bringing homemade fried chicken with a side of Chef Vin’s Special Sauce. Chris said the chicken was perfect. “The Storrowton Soup Shack’s fried chicken is perfectly done. I’m not a big fan of heavily breaded, heavily fried foods in general, but this version is light and flavorful and the Chef Vin’s
Special Sauce for dipping adds some extra flavor and a little kick,” he said. The Paddock The Paddock will set up shop on West Road and will bring their stack, which is four specialty sliders topped and stacked, then drizzled in smoky, spicy scauce made with ancho chiles, barbeque sauce and crispy onion straws. At the preview, they offered a maple bacon slider along with a slider with candied jalapeno. While most of our crew opted for the maple bacon one, I knew I had to try the candied jalapeno one, and I was not disappointed. The blend of the kick from the jalapeno and the sweet, candied flavor was an impressive mix of sweet and spicy. The burger also had a great flavor. Ryan said he enjoyed the maSee BIG E on page 9
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ple bacon version. “I don’t know why, but I guess I was just infatuated with the salty-sweet combination today, even if my stomach doesn’t want me to be. The Paddock’s maple burger with cheddar cheese and bacon was another delight in that canon thanks to the intersection of those disparate flavors. I also like the handheld portion; it’s the perfect amount of sweet and savory; one flavor never subsumes the other,” he said. V-One Vodka As always, V-One Vodka brought a variety of drinks to this year’s preview, including their new Late Checkout Vodka seltzer, a caramel espresso martini and a spirited Christmas bar. I went for the raspberry seltzer and I was impressed with the flavor. I felt the raspberry flavoring was natural and had the signature taste of V-One Vodka, but it wasn’t overpowering. It was the perfect palette cleanser after a bunch of food and will be a refreshing grab to bring with you throughout the fair. Chris gave the caramel espresso martini a try. “I am not a martini drinker, but I am certainly a coffee fan, so this was one I had to try, albeit with some trepidation. My bravery paid off, however. The caramel sweetness and bitterness of the espresso play off each other really nicely in this drink, complemented by some alcoholic bite that is present but not overpowering,” he said. V-One Vodka will be located at the Young Building this year. White Hut This year, White Hut is bringing an Uncrusta Double Burger, which is exactly what it sounds like. A burger with two fried Un-
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crustables serving as the buns. Chris said the burger is a good flavor for people looking to try new things. “It’s sweet, savory and salty, all rolled into one. At times, the peanut butter and jelly can overwhelm the burger patties on the pallet, but then your next bit might do the opposite. It’s an interesting change-up and if you’re one who heads to the fair with a flair for the adventurous, this is worth taking a bite,” he said. White Hut will be in the Food Court. Yankee Boy Yankee Boy, which is celebrating its 100th birthday, is bringing a colossal centennial lobster roll with lobster meat sauteed in warm butter and served on a brioche roll with lemon and Old Boy/garlic aioli. They also offered honey barbeque sticky wings. While Tyler said he loved the lobster roll, he wished he could’ve had one of the full size ones. “My only complaint about the lobster roll is that we were only
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE: 35,000 square foot office/light industrial building on 4.5 acres of land in Concord, Massachusetts. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, this property is 15 minutes from Rte. 128 and 20 minutes from Rte. 495. Not only is there town water and sewer but the town of Concord has its own electric company. In addition, Concord has underground Concord fibre optic internet. 7 minutes from historic Concord center, enjoy Walden pond, Louisa May Alcott's house and many other historic sites as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Use the entire building or keep some of the tenants already occupying the building. Mowing, plowing, and other maintenance already in place could remain. Call with any questions: 978.580.1895
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Pleae contact Balis Management at 860-466-9070
Qualifications: •Valid Driver's License (with a clean driving record) and DOT Medical Card. •Experience operating a flatbed or tow truck (auto recycling or towing industry experience is a plus). •Knowledge of vehicle loading, strapping, and safety procedures. •Ability to lift and move heavy items as needed. •Strong attention to detail and time management skills. • Must pass a background check and drug screening. Why Join Us?
Experienced carpenter (30yrs.) Dependable, fair. Free estimates on repairs & home improvements. Call Gary 413-233-6418
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Key Responsibilities: •Safely operate a flatbed or tow truck to pick up end-of-life vehicles from customers, auctions, and other locations. •Secure and transport vehicles efficiently while following all safety and DOT regulations. •Complete necessary paperwork and maintain accurate records of pickups and deliveries. •Perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs. •Provide friendly, professional service when interacting with customers and vendors. •Assist with general yard duties as needed.
Good Cause Greetings, a producer and marketer of greeting cards, needs help packing and shipping orders for the holiday season. Flexible hours. Job is located at the Mills in Indian Orchard. $16/hour. Reply to: cathy@goodcausegreetings.com Part-Time Admin Assistant, $20-$22 per/hour. Monday-Thursday, 9a.m.-1p.m. For details, email pastor@elumc.org
•Competitive pay & benefits •Steady work in a growing industry •Friendly team environment •Opportunity for advancement •New trucks Ready to get behind the wheel? Apply today and become part of our dedicated team. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits: •401(k) •401(k) matching •Health insurance •Paid time off Work Location: In person Cindy Piekarski HR/Payroll Manager Mitchell’s Auto Parts, Inc. d/b/a Chuck and Eddies Used Auto Parts 384 Old Turnpike Road Plantsville, CT 06479 860-426-8975 direct 860-628-7013 fax
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