Enfield Police Blotter: Jan. 9-10
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Jan. 11, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to...
View ArticleBiden's Policy Recommendations Coming Tuesday
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce sweeping policy changes to gun laws and mental health care on Tuesday — two weeks earlier than expected. The recommendations, at the request of...
View ArticleBill Provencher Takes Over as Assistant Fire Chief in Thompsonville
Continuing a longstanding family tradition, Bill Provencher has assumed duties as assistant chief of the Thompsonville Fire Department. Provencher replaces the recently-retired Paul Nabors in the...
View ArticleFermi Wrestlers Retain Kirk Parker Cup With 52-22 Win Over Enfield
When it came to head-to-head confrontations, the annual wrestling match between crosstown rivals Enfield and Fermi high schools was totally even Friday night. Unfortunately for the Raiders, a lack of...
View ArticleOne Month After Newtown: "Standing With You"
John Ciambriello, of West Haven, wrote this song a month ago today. Here is the information from his video, which is posted here on Youtube. Standing With You (A Song for Newtown)Written 12/14/12, the...
View ArticleSouth Windsor Assault Suspect Still At Large
South Windsor police are still searching for the suspect in the Forced Induction Motorsports incident that sent two men to the hospital, one of whom remains in critical condition, last week.Nathaniel...
View ArticleCelebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day in Enfield
If you think you have the cutest pooch or cat on the block, now is your time to prove it. Jan. 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, so get out your animal’s best sweater, costume or tiara and get them...
View ArticleSouth Windsor Man Charged With Injuring Enfield Canine Officer
A South Windsor man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted two police officers - giving one a bloody nose - during an incident in December, police said. Michael Dillman, 27, of 325 Oakland...
View ArticlePatch's Poll: Which Movie Should Win Best Picture at the Oscars?
The Golden Globes are often viewed as an indication of which way the Oscars are going to go in February. But it's not clear cut. The Golden Globes divides its "Best Picture" nominees into two...
View ArticleIn-Town Bus Service Begins Operation in Enfield
The new fixed route bus service through the town of Enfield made its debut Monday morning. Dubbed Magic Carpet Rides, the bus service is provided through a $3.2 million grant from federal and state...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Hertz
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
View ArticleObituaries: Chwalek, Dupre
John F. Chwalek, 71, of Enfield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Theresa M. (Chalon) Dupre, 85, formerly of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013.
View ArticleConnecticut General Assembly Going to the Dogs - And Cats - This Session
Connecticut's legislature convened last week and began taking on the weighty issues of guns and the state budget. But some lawmakers also want their colleagues to think about measures to help our...
View ArticleEnfield Library Seeking Precision Letter Painter
The Enfield Public Library is seeking the expertise of someone who can paint lettering on small models or figurines. The library possesses three small figures that need some lettering painted on, and...
View ArticleEnfield Scholastic Sports Schedule, Jan. 14-20
Here are the scheduled games for varsity sports at Enfield and Fermi high schools and Kennedy Middle School contests for the week of Jan. 14-20, 2013. Monday, Jan. 14Girls basketball, Sage Park at JFK,...
View ArticleEnfield Police Blotter: Jan. 11-13
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Jan. 14, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to...
View ArticleRunning Outdoors All Winter Is Not That Bad
I am not a fan of winter. I know we always tell our kids not to use the word “hate,” but I have been known to use that word in conjunction with winter weather on many occasions. In fact, a prediction...
View ArticleDon’t Believe Viral Emails Suggesting Cell Phone Numbers Will “Go Public”
The following information was provided by the attorney general's office: Viral emails warning that cell phone numbers will soon be made public, that telemarketing companies will begin placing sales...
View ArticlePatch's Poll: Do You Support Raising the Debt Ceiling?
President Obama says the American people are with him on the need to raise the debt ceiling so that the U.S. can pay its bills. Congressional Republican leaders — who want the president to agree to...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Spazzarini Construction
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
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