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Cheshire Connecticut has become the community it is today because of the committed citizens of our past. Come and revisit the lives of those who came before us or shaping the future today.


The Ferris Family of Cheshire: Culture, Conflict, and Service Across a Century
CHESHIRE Today, CT — The history of Cheshire is often told through its institutions—Cheshire Academy, its churches, and its civic traditions—but few family stories encapsulate the town’s connection to national culture and global conflict as fully as that of the Ferris family. Spanning early 20th-century academia, Hollywood’s Golden Age, and the battlefields of World War II, the Ferris legacy reflects both privilege and profound sacrifice.
Richard Smith
4 days ago4 min read


Literary Legacies and Creative Innovators of Cheshire CT
Cheshire, Connecticut, may seem like a quiet New England town, but its literary and creative influence runs deep. This community has nurtured some of the most compelling voices in thriller fiction, legal drama, graphic novels, and historical writing. From bestselling authors to pioneering artists, Cheshire’s creative residents have shaped genres and brought national attention to the town’s rich cultural fabric.

Garron Digli
6 days ago4 min read


Dr. Wilbur J. Moore (1896–1993) was far more than Cheshire’s longtime physician—he was a trusted presence in the daily life of the town for more than six decades
Cheshire Today Dr. Wilbur J. Moore
Born on July 15, 1896, in Watertown, Connecticut, Moore’s path to medicine began close to home. He attended Cheshire Academy before continuing his studies at Columbia University and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. In 1921, newly trained and full of ambition, he returned to Cheshire to open a medical practice—setting up his first office in the Fred Porter House. From the outset, he embraced the role of the classic country do
Richard Smith
Dec 28, 20253 min read


Marion Moore Coleman: Scholar, Translator, and Historian of Cultures and Community
Marion Moore Coleman’s legacy is one of intellectual dedication, cultural bridge-building, and community stewardship. Through her translations and bibliographies, she helped shape the field of Polish-American literary studies. Through her local histories and publishing work in Cheshire, she preserved the memory of a town and its institutions for future generations. Remembered both as a rigorous scholar and a devoted community historian. Cheshire Today
Richard Smith
Dec 28, 20254 min read


Major General Richard Formica (Retired): A Cheshire Home-Grown Life of Service.
Cheshire Today
Lieutenant General Richard P. Formica (U.S. Army, Ret.) is a distinguished three-star Army officer whose 36-year military career took him to the highest levels of command in space, missile defense, and joint operations. A native of Cheshire, Connecticut, General Formica’s path from a local public school student to senior national defense leader reflects a life shaped by service, resilience, and community values.
Richard Smith
Dec 26, 20254 min read


Scott’s Rock: Legend, Landscape, and Local Memory in Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire Today
Scott’s Rock—also known locally as “Big Rock”—is one of Cheshire, Connecticut’s most evocative natural landmarks. Situated in the South
area, this massive geological formation is more than an impressive remnant of the last Ice Age. It is a place where geology, colonial history, folklore, and community memory intersect, making it one of the town’s most enduring points of interest.
Richard Smith
Dec 25, 20254 min read


Birdsey Booth Norton: A Steady Hand in Cheshire’s Town History
Cheshire Today
Birdsey Booth Norton (1892–1954) stands as one of the most influential local public figures in the history of Cheshire, Connecticut. Though not widely known beyond town borders, his impact on the community was profound and enduring. Serving as Cheshire’s First Selectman for an extraordinary 24 years, Norton helped guide the town through some of the most transformative decades of the twentieth century.
Richard Smith
Dec 25, 20253 min read
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