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Cheshire Connecticut News
Stay in touch with Cheshire Todays news blog. Local news about Cheshire Connecticut 06410.


The Lens of Cheshire:
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.
Richard Smith
Mar 93 min read


141 Years of the Cheshire Grange No. 23
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.
Richard Smith
Mar 85 min read


The African American Cheshire Country Club: Connecticut’s Overlooked Pioneer of Black Leisure
A National Membership in Its First Season
The club’s rapid growth was extraordinary. By October 1917, only months after opening, the Cheshire Country Club counted 200 members from across the nation, including Washington, D.C., Knoxville, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and New York.
Coverage in leading African American newspapers—including The New York Age and The Chicago Defender—described the club in vivid detail. Reports emphasized that it was owned and managed entirely by and
Richard Smith
Feb 214 min read


Cheshire Jaycees Community Activities (1970–1980)
Craig Carson, Paul Young and Peter Sossong were winners in the recent Cheshire Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament. The three placed first in the open division, second in the open division and first in the novice division, respectively. Carson and Young will represent the Cheshire Jaycees at the state tournament.
The Cheshire Jaycees will sponsor a book drive for the Cheshire Correctional Institution library. Attorney Thomas M. Jackson and Dr. Robert Zatkowski, co-chairmen of th
Richard Smith
Feb 38 min read


Cheshire's Path to Speed Camera Implementation: Key Steps and Requirements
Speeding remains a critical concern for many communities, especially in areas near schools and pedestrian zones. If Cheshire is considering installing speed cameras to improve traffic safety, then there are clear rules and steps the town must follow before cameras can be activated. This post explains what Cheshire needs to do, how speed camera programs operate in Connecticut, and how the revenue from these cameras is used.
Richard Smith
Jan 83 min read


Celebrating 250 Years of Independence Our Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Cheshire Today
Cheshire’s semiquincentennial celebration will feature a variety of events designed to bring the community together and honor our nation’s founding principles. Some highlights include:
Historical Exhibits: Showcasing artifacts, documents, and stories from Cheshire’s colonial era to illustrate the town’s role in the independence movement.
Educational Workshops: Offering opportunities for students and adults to learn about the Declaration of Independe
Richard Smith
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Discover Why C.J. Sparrow Pub & Eatery in Cheshire CT Redefines the Local Pub Experience
Cheshire Today Review
C.J. Sparrow also excels in its drink offerings. The pub features a well-curated selection of craft beers, both local and regional, that appeal to beer enthusiasts. If cocktails are more your style, the bartenders mix up creative and classic drinks with fresh ingredients.
Richard Smith
Dec 1, 20253 min read
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