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Continue reading →: Opera House Commission Votes 7–2 to Keep Ceiling Swastika Symbols “As Is”The debate over ceiling artwork at the Thomaston Opera House reached a decision last week, with the Thomaston Opera House Commission voting to leave the symbols “as is.” At its September 18th meeting, the Commission voted 7–2 to leave the symbols as they are, which features swastika designs incorporated as…
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Continue reading →: Thomaston Launches School Feasibility Study: How You Can Weigh InThomaston’s school feasibility study is now underway, with the first round of data collection completed and opportunities for public input right around the corner. The study, led by Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc. (DRA), will help help the town evaluate long-term options for its schools, including reconfiguring facilities, consolidating buildings, expanding…
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Continue reading →: Thomaston Board of Education Honors Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year
The following press release was provided by the Thomaston Board of Education. Thomaston Public Schools proudly announced the recipients of the district’s Teacher of the Year and Paraprofessional of the Year awards during the September 8, 2025, Board of Education meeting. These recognitions celebrate two outstanding educators whose dedication, professionalism,…
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Continue reading →: Burr Reclaims Ballot Spot for Board of SelectmenPolls closed Tuesday night in Thomaston’s Republican primary for the Board of Selectmen, with incumbent Mike Burr reclaiming his spot on the ballot in November. Burr received 290 votes — 53 percent of those cast — while challenger Julianne Ingham earned 262. The contest drew 552 Republicans voters in town,…
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Continue reading →: Ingham vs. Burr: Key Details for Republican Primary VotersThomaston Republicans will head to the polls next week to decide which of two candidates will appear on the November ballot for the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent Michael Burr and challenger Julianne Ingham are facing off in a primary contest that will decide who appears on the Republican ballot for…
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Continue reading →: Uniquely Thomaston: Art Show on Rails Coming to RMNEThis press release was provided to the Clocktown Chronicle by the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc. (FACT), in conjunction with the Railroad Museum of New England (RMNE), will hold a unique event on Sunday, September 14th from 12-5 pm: a Train Car Arts…
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Continue reading →: Public Hearing Set for Conservation and Development Plan📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 , ⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.📍 Location: Meeting Room #1, Town Hall📄 Access the draft here. Every decade, towns in Connecticut are required by state law to step back and create a roadmap for the future. That document, known as the Plan of Conservation and…
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Continue reading →: Start Sunday Mornings with the Fire Department, Beginning Sept 14thThe Thomaston Fire Department will host the first of its breakfasts on Sunday, September 14, from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. at their headquarters at 245 South Main Street. The breakfasts are held on the second Sunday of each month, running from September through May, and feature a full meal prepared…
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Continue reading →: Historic Thomaston Home Opens for October Candlelight ToursThe Thomaston Historical Commission is inviting the community to experience one of the town’s best-preserved landmarks in a new way. Friday evening candlelight tours will be offered at the Seth Thomas-Bradstreet House throughout October, giving visitors a glimpse of what life was like in the 19th century. Guides will lead…
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Continue reading →: Seabourne Steps Aside, Sileo on Deck for Republican BallotThe Republican ticket for Thomaston’s municipal election has made a significant shift. George Seabourne, member of the Board of Finance, has withdrawn from the race for First Selectman. According to the Republican-American, Seabourne said he has too much legal work at this time to take on the additional responsibilities of…
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