PRESS RELEASES / ANNOUNCEMENTS, September 2023

 

PRESS RELEASES / ANNOUNCEMENTS, 

September 2023 And Upcoming

COUNTERFEITING ALERT

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Winchester Police 

Official Press Release:

Thursday September 28, 2023

Forgery Investigation – Case # 23-6269

Contact(s):  Officer Joy Hubbard

Email:  jhubbard@townofwinchester.org

Voicemail #550

Phone number:  (860) 379-2721

On Wednesday September 27, 2023, Officer Hubbard was dispatched to a call at a local business that involved a person who was attempting to pay with counterfeit money. A suspect has been identified and counterfeit currency that is labeled “Motion picture purposes,” was recovered. This investigation is on-going, and we are sharing to alert local businesses and determine if there are additional victims. Anyone who has any information or received similar currency is asked to contact the investigating officer.

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PUPPET FESTIVAL

JOB FAIR

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Winchester Republicans Launch Campaign

Contact: Ryan Horvay, 860-480-0357, ryanhorvay@gmail.com.

 WINSTED—Featuring a full slate of candidates and a new chairman, the Winchester Republican Town Committee has announced the start of a neighborhood-by-neighborhood outreach effort to voters ahead of November’s municipal election.

   “Residents are craving a new yet simple vision for our community, and I’m thrilled to be a part of a unified slate that is laser focused on delivering progress that residents can see and feel on key issues such as road repair and economic growth,” Mayor Todd Arcelaschi said. “Switching gears from a longstanding Democrat majority would finally put into effect the power of a team whose members are rowing in one direction, and I look forward to joining my Republican colleagues on the campaign trail to listen to residents and share our thoughts on issues that matter to them.”

   Arcelaschi is joined on the party’s Board of Selectmen slate by Troy Lamere, Paul Marino, William Hester, and William Pozzo. Town Clerk Glenn Albanesius is running unopposed, while Shane Centrella and Jonathan Morhardt will seek seats on the Board of Education. Griffin Travaglin and Keith Tracy are candidates for constable.

   “Our goals are in line with what residents of this town want — a stable, forward-looking town hall and educational system with an affordable price tag,” said Ryan Horvay, who was chosen unanimously as Town Committee chairman in August after its former chairman resigned. “I think majority Democrats have lost sight of that basic mission, demonstrated most recently by a flawed property revaluation process. Our roads are in disrepair, public safety is threatened by an understaffed police department, and residents are under more financial pressure than ever. We believe residents of this community deserve better.”

   Economic development, Horvay said, is at the top of the agenda for Republicans, who seek to diversify the town’s tax base to ease pressure on residential property taxpayers. What’s more, the new Republican chairman said the looming vacancy in the town manager’s office places added importance on choosing the right people in November to lead the town.

    “There’s little doubt that financial challenges and big decisions are on the horizon for our town, but Republicans view these as opportunities to finally do things the right way and set our community on a course to reach its potential,” he said. “We’ve got a great collection of individuals who bring unique professional experiences to the table. I’m thrilled to be leading the committee at this interesting time, and I look forward to seeing what our candidates accomplish after they’re elected.”

   Republican candidates, Horvay said, are taking their message to voters by knocking on doors throughout town. 

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NEW LOCATION:

Chamber To Host Business Showcase

TORRINGTON – The Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Great Business Showcase Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Vera Roma Grille & Bar, 1301 Torringford West St. The event is open to the public with a $5 admission fee. There will be more than 30 vendors. For more information, call Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at 860-482-6586 or email Karen Kuhl at karen@nwctchamberofcommerce.org or visit the Chamber website at www.nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

 

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