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MANCHESTER — The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will honor Stephen T. Penny with its 2018 Community Achievement Award.   The award will be presented at the 117th annual meeting of the GMCC on Thursday, April 26.  It was established to honor an individual’s service to business and the community in the Manchester/Bolton area.  … Continue reading Chamber to honor Penny for contributions to Manchester

STAFFORD — Down to Earth farm is recruiting members for its community-supported agriculture program, or CSA. The farm’s CSA members can either pay for shares or work at the farm in exchange for a steady supply of fresh, local produce. The farm chose to offer the work option because the operators believe in the importance… Continue reading Work or pay for fresh produce at Stafford farm

ANDOVER — The Andover Norton Children’s Fund Commission will once again offer a scholarship to an Andover high school senior. Chester D. Norton was an Andover farmer who died in 1891 and left $3,000 for the poor children of Andover. According to local legend, Norton needed glasses as a child but couldn’t afford them. A… Continue reading Andover scholarship deadline May 1

MANCHESTER — The public library will join over 100 Connecticut libraries in the “Passport to Connecticut” initiative, beginning next month. Between April 2 and 30, participants can pick up a passport from a participating library and receive a token gift. “Passport to Connecticut” runs in conjunction with National Library Week, which takes place during April.… Continue reading Manchester library to join ‘passport’ program

VERNON — Snow may still be on the ground, but spring is in the air at the Strong Family Farm, which is rolling out a number of seasonal events for the public to enjoy. The farm, located at 274 West St., has been in the Strong family for more than seven generations. Incorporated as a… Continue reading Spring has sprung at Strong family farm