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Rihan, a 19-year-old honor student at Cheshire High School, was detained by ICE agents on April 6, 2026. According to accounts from his legal team, he was traveling with his uncle when multiple federal vehicles stopped them approximately half a mile from his family’s home in Cheshire, Connecticut.

Don: (Proudly) "It’s top-of-the-line, Ron. I head down to Stop & Shop or find those Crystal Light containers—perfect size, mind you—and I pack 'em up. I put a big sticker on the front: 'This box is recycled.' We were green before it was even a color!" Ron: "I love it! Now, I have to ask about the 'Big Names.' I heard a certain Surgeon General was a fan?" Don: "Oh, Dr. C. Everett Koop? A wonderful man. He sent me letters, Ron. He separated Siamese twins, but he couldn't

Join the Fun! You don't need a hard hat to experience the magic. The best way to support Ilona and the team is to show up and soak in the creativity! Pro-Tip for Neighbors: Check out the evening events for the most "electric" atmosphere. The way the lights glow against the old factory windows is enough to make anyone feel like a kid again, full of wonder and "Kid-sized" ideas! The main building is still evolving, with plans for a history museum and a grand performance spa

Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭! No Registration Required! A leprechaun is small and green, He hides where he cannot be seen, But if you catch one on this day, He must give his gold away! Go in the parks and find a man take a photo with your clan. Bring the photo to parks & rec To get a prize to collect. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥

The Path Forward The challenge for Cheshire is figuring out the next chapter of local journalism. The future will likely be a mosaic of: Digital-first publications Community newsletters Nonprofit newsrooms Moderated online forums What matters most is not the platform, but the commitment to covering the everyday civic life of our town. Because no matter how technology changes, one truth remains: every community needs a place where its own story is told.

Local journalism faces a tough challenge. Readers are quick to spot when content feels artificial or rushed. Cheshire Today has seen this firsthand. People visit not because of flashy algorithms or AI-generated images, but because they want real stories about places like the Honey Pot, the old canal, and familiar neighbors. This post explores why authentic storytelling matters and how Cheshire Today can keep its readers engaged by focusing on what truly works.

Ron recognized the need for a permanent, accessible home for Cheshire’s stories. Alongside Ron Gagliardi and Richard "Reggie" Smith, he co-founded CheshireToday.com. What began as a "labor of love" among friends has grown into the town’s primary digital magazine. Today, as the site’s lead administrator, Ron curates "Kochman’s Korner,"  and is the magazines Web Master.

Each spring, the chapter presents the Cheshire Grange Community Citizenship Award. This honor is bestowed upon a non-Granger who has demonstrated extraordinary service and dedication to the Town of Cheshire. The modern Grange manages to feel both nostalgic and necessary. The town now looks forward to the 140th Community Fair, scheduled for August 22–23, 2026. This industrious project remains the Grange's primary community interface and revenue stream.

March in town government meant numbers — and plenty of them. Town Council discussions were centered on the proposed 2006–07 Public Safety Budget. Among the key considerations were upgrades to police communication systems and improvements to fire department equipment. While routine by municipal standards, these investments reflected a town steadily modernizing its infrastructure to meet evolving needs. School security was also part of broader statewide conversations at t

"Read Across America Week." The photo captures a children's librarian interacting with two young readers choosing stickers from a festive "BOOK RAFFLE & GIVEAWAYS" table, exactly as described in the text. AI Enhanced. Read Across America Week: The Cheshire Public Library kicks off its week-long celebration of Dr. Seuss today with themed giveaways and a book raffle (see image 2). Youth at The Yellow House: Registration is open for March programs, including "Mini

Tony Crane has officially retired from coaching at Lyman Hall. After his historic 2023 season—where he famously dyed his hair to celebrate the Trojans' first state tournament berth in 16 years—he led the program through two more seasons before stepping away to enjoy life as a "sideline spectator" and local legend.

For the residents of Whispering Oaks Drive in Cheshire, the promise of "Universal Service" from the United States Postal Service has become a frustrating contradiction. As of early 2026, some neighbors have endured nearly 18 months without home mail delivery. Despite paying tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes, they must travel to the local post office to pick up essential items like life-saving medications and overdue bills. Some bills have even gone to collections

Whether you’re looking for a high-energy night out, a quiet family dinner, or a taste of local history, Cheshire’s Italian dining scene has a table for every temperament. From crystal chandeliers to red-sauce comfort, the town’s “Big Four” Italian restaurants each bring their own personality to the plate. Here’s how they stack up for your next meal out.

By the war’s end, Cheshire was no longer the tightly bound Congregational parish it had been in 1724. The Great Awakening had shattered ecclesiastical monopoly, normalized dissent, and fostered a culture willing to question authority—spiritual and political alike. In 1780, Cheshire became a separate town. Religious pluralism endured. The Episcopal congregation survived wartime suspicion, eventually erecting the present St. Peter’s building in 1840.

Irish settlement in Cheshire accelerated with construction of the Farmington Canal, built between 1825 and 1848 to link New Haven with the Connecticut River. Hundreds of Irish men supplied the muscle that carved the channel by hand. They lived in rough, one-room wooden huts—“shanties”—clustered along the route. Dirt floors, minimal ventilation, and seasonal exposure defined daily life. At the same time, Irish labor sustained Cheshire’s copper industry, including operations su

The Morning Ball Game, Wallingford 13, Cheshire 2—E. R. Brown’s Historical Address—Oration by Hon. H. E. Benton—Poem by Professor Paddock—The Afternoon Game, Cheshire 10, Meriden 8—A Gala Day for Cheshire. Yesterday was a big day in the history of the town of Cheshire in more ways than one. It not only celebrated in a most fitting manner the ever-glorious Fourth, but chief of all was an anniversary celebration of the two hundredth settlement of the town.

Yesterday was a big day in the history of the town of Cheshire—a day more than any other. It was and constituted in a most fitting manner the semi-centennial celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the first church, although a town-growth, but not a town-name. A half moon in the morning and sun in the afternoon, with a grand display of fireworks in the evening furnished amusement for all. An interesting historical and patriotic meeting in the town hall in t

Richard Reggie Smith Research/Editor Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 The New Haven Morning Journal and Courier, dated Thursday, March 22, 1900 Read by Hon. F. J. Kingsbury Before Historical Society. Hon. F. J. Kingsbury of Waterbury read an interesting paper entitled "An Erickson Propeller on the Farmington Canal," Monday night before a meeting of the New Haven Colony Historical Society. The paper was as follows: This boat was on the east side of the basin a few rods

The story begins in 1984, when Cheshire teacher Edith Tuxbury observed that, despite the town’s deep patriotism, there was no central memorial where the children of Vietnam veterans could reflect on their parents’ service. By 1987, a committee of dedicated veterans formed to address that absence. Led by World War II veteran Richard Miller, and joined by respected local figures including John White, Frank Papandrea, Hank Carson, George Merriam, and Clifton Hartman, the group

For decades, 290 Country Club Road in Cheshire, Connecticut, was synonymous with sport, leisure, and community life. Known first as the Honey Pot Country Club and later as the Cheshire Country Club, the course evolved from a 1930s local enterprise into a respected mid-century golf destination before ultimately giving way to residential development. Its story is deeply intertwined with one of the region’s oldest landholding families—the Atwater's—and reflects broader changes i