It looks like winter was here

WINSTED — While Jan. 12 may have brought Winsted’s first taste of winter, the real stuff came down this week. On Thursday night, Jan. 19, approximately two inches of snow fell, creating pretty scenery but messy driving conditions on Main Street. Almost 48 hours later, on Saturday, Jan. 21, the first substantial snowstorm of 2012 hit the town during the early morning hours. About four inches of snow fell as the storm progressed, creating hazardous road conditions throughout town. One reader in Barkhamsted reported having her car slide down West Hill Road into the middle of Route 44. Luckily, there were no cars coming on the state road at the time. Others had trouble getting out of their driveways and plowed-in parking spaces at local apartment buildings. As the snow fell, it was hard to find the street itself on Main Street. The snow was light and fluffy, and residents and shop owners quickly shoveled off their sidewalks Saturday morning. Town employees did their best to keep up with the pace of the storm, clearing roads throughout the night.Residents and businesses were not slowed down by the mess. Shoppers were out on Main Street Saturday, and the mail was delivered. The Coffee Corner at 314 Main St. welcomed customers with warm food and beverages.

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Major construction begins on Route 44 in Norfolk

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Slope being cleared of trees at the junction of Route 44 and Old Colony Road in Norfolk as part of CT DOT Project 97-95

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NORFOLK — For the next five years, travel on Route 44 will be reduced to one lane in Norfolk, also known as Greenwoods Road West, for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace existing retaining walls and stabilize the slope along the north side of the road for the safety of the highway.

Last week, DOT Project 97-95, as the extensive undertaking is called, was green lit to begin. Over time the stone retaining walls along the roadway have bulged from the pressure exerted by the angle of the slope and years of heavy rains. In 2010 a mudslide occurred in the affected section of highway which extends from just west of Memorial Green to east of Old Colony Road. In 2019 DOT installed temporary concrete bin blocks, or Mafia barriers (so-called because cement production of them used to be controlled by the mob), along the base of the existing walls due to their movement.

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NORFOLK — Manor House Inn has been awarded a Connecticut Green Lodging Certification, and will re-open just in time for Earth Day.

When Rachel Roth and her husband bought the 125+ year-old inn in February 2022, the property was in need of considerable repairs They spent the first seven months balancing accommodating guests and updating the property. Roth’s son worked hard restoring much of the interior space, patching walls, painting, and serving as property manager.

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FALLS VILLAGE — Eason Zhang and Kara Franks are this year’s winners of the Superintendent’s Award from Housatonic Valley Regional High School.

Kara is the President of the Housatonic Valley FFA chapter, and an officer in the high school’s National Honor Society chapter. She plans to attend college for a nursing degree in the fall and works as a host at the Bulls Bridge Inn in Kent on weekends. In her spare time, she likes to work with horses.

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EXTRAS school-age childcare program: is hiring staff for our summer camp in Salisbury CT! Full or Part Time positions available. Email extrasprogram@gmail.com with a resume to apply, or for more information.

Highway Department Maintainer: The Town of Cornwall has a full-time job opening for Highway Department Maintainer. For more details and to apply, contact Jane Hall in the First Selectmen’s office: 860-672-4959.

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