The Advisory Board: A Who's Who of 1970s Cheshire Guiding the bank’s expansion was an advisory board packed with familiar local business owners, civic leaders, and neighborhood staples:

Cheshire 1976: A Bicentennial Year of Growth, Debate, and Community Spirit

When construction neared completion in 1973, parishioners were greeted by one of the most architecturally distinctive churches in Cheshire. The building featured a dramatic stained-glass mosaic covering the upper portion of its front façade, created by the noted artistic team of Jonyas and Shepherd of Hollis, New York. Inside, the sanctuary reflected the liturgical changes introduced after the Second Vatican Council. Suspended above the altar hung an innovative wooden cros

The dedication Mass drew a capacity congregation of parishioners and invited guests. Presiding over the ceremonies was The Most Reverend John F. Whealon, Archbishop of Hartford. He was joined by several clergy members, including: Rev. Father Kenneth Frisbie, pastor of St. Thomas Becket Rev. Father Arthur Hanley, pastor of St. Bridget's Church Rev. Father Eugene Torpey, pastor of Epiphany Church Approximately thirty invited clergymen from throughout the Archdio

Cheshire’s Master Builders for the 1935 celebration. If you happened to be strolling past the Cheshire Green in August of 1935, you might have wondered if you’d stepped into a time machine or simply had one too many hard ciders down at the local grange. The entire town was swept up in a four-day whirlwind celebrating the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Connecticut (1635–1935). Organized under the tireless command of General Chairman Miss Nettie C. Smith and Committee C

For more than two centuries, one building along South Main Street has quietly witnessed the evolution of Cheshire from a rural New England village into the thriving community it is today. The Abijah Beach Tavern, generally accepted to have been constructed in 1814, stands just south of the Cheshire Town Green and remains one of the town's most historically significant surviving buildings. While visitors today may simply admire its elegant Federal architecture, the tavern onc

Before ice hockey became an officially sanctioned varsity sport, Cheshire students organized and played as a club team. The club program was founded and coached by Dean Hodgson, whose dedication and enthusiasm helped establish organized hockey within the community. During the early 1970s, the club gave local players an opportunity to compete while demonstrating that Cheshire possessed the talent and support necessary to sustain a varsity program.

But Cheshire was fundamentally changed. Many of our old friends never returned, and their farms lay abandoned. Those of us who stayed rebuilt our town with fewer hands and a newfound respect for the fragile whOn the morning of June 6, I stepped outside and couldn't believe my eyes. A full-blown winter snowstorm was sweeping across Connecticut. Over in Plymouth, Connecticut clockmaker Chauncey Jerome had to bundle up in his heaviest winter overcoat and mittens just to trudge

The History of Cheshire Street and Vicinity, 1694–1971. Richard Reggie Smith Research/Editor Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 In 1971, Edmond E. Brodeur and his wife, Alice S. Rouleau Brodeur, published a 51-page historical booklet titled The History of Cheshire Street and Vicinity, 1694–1971. Though modest in size, the publication became an important resource for documenting the history of northeastern Cheshire and neighboring sections of the Quinnipiac River valle

By Richard "Reggie" Smith Research/Editor Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 The story of the American Revolution is often told through the actions of generals and statesmen, but the war was ultimately fought by ordinary men who endured extraordinary hardships. Few accounts capture that reality better than the memoir of Joseph Plumb Martin, the Connecticut soldier whose vivid recollections remain one of the most important firsthand narratives of the Revolutionary War. W

Cheshire, Connecticut, is a charming town that beautifully blends rich history with a vibrant community spirit. Nestled in New Haven County, this picturesque locale offers a glimpse into the past while providing modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. From its historical landmarks to its community events, Cheshire is a place that captures the hearts of its residents and visitors alike.