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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

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.

Weekends often include a three-hour session at C.J. Sparrow Pub & Eatery, listening to their favorite entertainer, Rickie Miller. Afterward, they Uber home because one of them had half a glass of beer. They don’t always drink—but when they do, it’s a 0.5% ABV Mexican-inspired beer called Cerveza Atletica. They may not be from Cheshire. They may never fully understand Cheshire. But in their own strange, DoorDash-powered, Uber-assisted way… they fit right in.