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In Connecticut, it is estimated that there are 6–25 cases of heartworm infection diagnosed per clinic per year. While most of these cases are dogs that have been transported from other areas of the country where heartworm infections are more common, like the Southeast, some are home-grown cases. There have been increasing numbers of cases over the past 15 years of heartworm disease.
Julien Tessier’s dream was to start an American bakery featuring scratch-made cinnamon rolls, muffins, donuts, cookies, biscuits and croissants. Tessier, a French-born and trained pastry chef, worked at high-end London restaurants and was employed as a private chef in New York City. In December 2025, he was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant association during its CRAZIES awards ceremony.
The pledge to “our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor” reflects a transition from looking inward to looking outward.
Whenever I walk into the library it’s always a surprise if my friends are there. Also, the library has SO many suggestions on books to read and I even get suggestions from my friends.
The Tractor Supply store on the Granby-Simsbury town line shows its appreciation for US veterans and military personnel every day.
When I was a little girl, we had a black rotary dial phone. It sat on a little table by a lamp in the corner of the living room. Nearby there were several large telephone books containing local, state and business phone numbers. We got new books every year. I still remember my phone number.
On May 9, thanks to Town Clerk Jen Espinal and Animal Control Officer Jen Abalan, the public was invited to an Open House at the Animal Shelter on Salmon Brook Street to view the recent upgrades in the facility. At the same time, dog and cat owners also got their pets vaccinated against rabies and/or renewed their licenses.
Poultry: Chickens and Turkeys
