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Continue reading →: Frank Gangloff Named Thomaston’s 2026 Distinguished Citizen
The Rotary Club of Thomaston has named longtime volunteer Frank W. Gangloff, Sr. as its 2026 Distinguished Citizen, recognizing decades of service to the community. Gangloff has spent more than 40 years with the Thomaston Volunteer Ambulance Corps, serving in a variety of roles including EMT, treasurer, vice president and…
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Continue reading →: Landmark Community Theatre’s “Pretty Woman: The Musical” Opens April 18
The 1990 movie “Pretty Woman” that starred Julia Roberts and Richard Gere quickly became a screen classic and fan favorite that has welcomed repeated viewings and created a lasting and unique vocabulary. The movie became “Pretty Woman: The Musical” when it hit the Broadway stage in 2018. Now, following a…
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Continue reading →: Board of Finance Proposes 0.86% Budget Increase, Sets April 14 Public HearingA public hearing on Thomaston’s proposed 2026–2027 budget will be held Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Thomaston Center School auditorium, giving residents an opportunity to review and provide input before the budget moves forward in the process. The proposed budget totals $31,800,042, representing a $272,536 increase, or…
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Continue reading →: Lili Haydn, Paul Cantelon to headline Landmark Theatre benefit concertWhen musical artists who have won and been nominated for Grammy Awards come together to perform, it is a special event. And it will be very special on Saturday night, March 28th, when Landmark Community Theatre welcomes Lili Haydn and Paul Cantelon. The two highly honored musicians will present a…
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Continue reading →: Mona Lisa Ristorante Closes After 19 YearsMona Lisa Ristorante has announced that it is closed after nearly two decades in Thomaston. The restaurant shared the news in a message posted to social media Wednesday. The restaurant opened in 2007 and became a familiar presence in town, serving as a gathering place for family dinners, celebrations, and…
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Continue reading →: History Rocks! program at Thomaston High School canceledA History Rocks! civics tour stop scheduled for Thomaston High School will no longer take place. The tour has drawn criticism in some communities, including nearby Fairfield, where the event was canceled in January shortly after it was announced. Thomaston Board of Education Chairman Nathan Vieira recently informed families that…
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Continue reading →: Thomaston Girls Basketball Wins Berkshire League Tournament ChampionshipThe Thomaston girls basketball team captured the Berkshire League tournament championship Monday night with a 36–31 victory over Lakeview at Lakeview High School (formerly Wamogo) in Litchfield. The win marks yet another championship moment for the Golden Bears program. CT Insider published a full recap of the game, written by…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Call: How Donations Support Thomaston FirefightersWhen the call came in around 10 p.m. for the recent three-alarm fire downtown, Thomaston firefighters headed out into below-zero temperatures for what became a 14-hour overnight response. Crews worked through the night to contain the blaze as pumps, hydrants and gear froze in the subzero conditions. By the time…
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Continue reading →: St. Peter’s–Trinity to Host Free Hash and Pancakes Supper on Feb. 21stSt. Peter’s–Trinity Church will host its annual free community hash and pancakes supper on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 160 Main Street in Thomaston. The meal will be available as a convenient grab-and-go pickup, with inside seating also available for those who wish to…
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Continue reading →: Misfits Take Center Stage in Landmark Community Theatre’s PuffsLandmark Community Theatre’s (LCT) upcoming production, Puffs, will open this weekend at the Thomaston Opera House, bringing a fast-paced comedy that shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked characters of a familiar wizarding world. Puffs follows Wayne Hopkins and his fellow students in the house known for loyalty rather than heroics.…
