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Imagine Main Street prepares for new season of arts and events

MANCHESTER — With a new chairwoman at the helm, Imagine Main Street is getting ready for an exciting upcoming season. Joyce Hodgson took over the position in January when previous chairman, Steve Gates, stepped down. Hodgson was the volunteer-organization’s program director. Imagine Main Street is an organization that puts together monthly street festivals on Main… Continue reading Imagine Main Street prepares for new season of arts and events

Third generation leads Empire Industries into future

MANCHESTER — From the corner of a warehouse in Hartford in 1942 to eight locations nationwide, Empire Industries is the poster company for the American Dream.   Brothers Matt and Mark Schauster along with their cousin Pete Schauster and Pete’s brother-in-law Nick Pescosolido are the third generation of their family to run the company, which… Continue reading Third generation leads Empire Industries into future

CEEA conference hosts Sandy Hook father

MANCHESTER — The Connecticut Experiential Education Association’s annual conference will be held in Manchester and will include a keynote by Ian Hockley, whose son was killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. The CEEA focuses on education through experiences rather than lecturing. It is comprised of camp directors, ropes course builders, and other similar educators. The… Continue reading CEEA conference hosts Sandy Hook father