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📰 Cheshire Connecticut Phoenix News: Community Briefing & Local Update (Week of August 25–31, 2026)

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📅 Community Events & Local Activities (August 25–31, 2026)

• Mahjong Meetup (Aug 26, 2:15 PM – 4:30 PM): Hosted at The Loft (Upper Level). Details

• Cookbook Book Club for Teens (Aug 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Open for grades 6–12 at The Loft (Upper Level). Details

• Open Art Studio (Aug 28, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM): Hosted by the Cheshire Art League at The Loft (Upper Level). Details

• Free Gallery Viewing: Meeting Place (Aug 28–30, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Featuring new sculpture by Sydney Smith at Ball & Socket Arts. Details

• Summer Concert: Peaches & Diesel (Aug 29, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Live outdoor performance hosted at ReRead Books & More. Details

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🏛️ Public Meetings & Government Updates

Reporting Window & Recent Board Actions (August 16–22)

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• Economic Development Commission (Aug 18): Reviewed local commercial initiatives and business expansion strategies. Source

• Town Council Special Meeting (Aug 18): Addressed urgent legislative items and municipal oversight. Source

• Cheshire Performing and Fine Arts Committee (Aug 18): Evaluated community arts programming and local grants. Source

Upcoming Agendas (Week of August 25–31)

• Town Council Special Meeting (Aug 26): Review of specific town resolutions and agenda items. Agenda and files

• Public Building Commission (Aug 26): Municipal infrastructure and construction oversight. Agenda and files

• Water Pollution Control Authority (Aug 27): Utility maintenance and infrastructure review. Agenda and files

• Next Generation School Building Committee (Aug 27): Updates regarding ongoing public school building initiatives. Agenda and files

• Energy Commission (Aug 31): Municipal energy efficiency planning. Agenda and files

Town Administration

• Town Leadership: Managed by Town Manager Sean M. Kimball and Assistant Town Manager Andrew Martelli.

• Key Strategic Documents: The Town Manager’s 2026 Goals and Objectives (adopted January 13, 2026) and the FY 2027 Town Manager’s Recommended Capital Plan (five-year plan dated July 15, 2026) guide local municipal investments. Monthly reports, senior center updates, and animal shelter progress logs are archived on the Town of Cheshire Website.

• Town Council Members (2025–2027): Peter Talbot, Jim Jinks, Debrah Manke, A. Fiona Pearson, Louis Todisco, Gregory Wolff, David Veleber, Don Walsh, and Patricia Cramer.

🏗️ Business, Development & Infrastructure

Opening Soon

• Blu Pointe Prime Steakhouse & Seafood: Expected to open in September at The Shops at Stone Bridge; no specific date announced.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton: A 120-room extended-stay hotel under construction within Stone Bridge Crossing.

• Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar: Planned for 1991 Highland Avenue (held a hiring event August 20).

• The Goddard School of Cheshire: Preparing to open at 104 Stonebridge Court with its first day scheduled for August 31.

• Squarena: Interactive group-gaming venue planned for 830 South Main Street in Bovano Plaza.

• Kay Jewelers: Planned for a 2,208-square-foot storefront at The Shops at Stone Bridge.

• Little Hooves Play Studio: Nature-inspired children’s play studio planned for 1119 South Main Street.

• Oasis Nail & Spa: Planned for The Shops at Stone Bridge, expected to open this fall.

• AT&T: Planned for a 2,500-square-foot storefront at The Shops at Stone Bridge.

Business Registrations Note

State business-registry dataset publication latency left filings for the August 16–22 reporting window incomplete at production; qualifying filings will be featured in subsequent updates via the Connecticut Business Registry.

Development Projects

• Kelly Farm Events Venue: Approved to remain in agricultural use alongside a new indoor event venue.

• Cornerstone Church Application: Pending review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Mixville Park Improvements: Bridge design complete and in environmental permitting; pavilion design consultant selected; boardwalk plans awaiting state flood-management certification before bidding.

• Bridge & Roadway Rehabilitation: Notch Road Bridge, Dickerman Road, and East Mitchell Avenue projects are currently in the design stage.

• Senior Center Parking Lot: In the design stage.

• Marion Road Sidewalk Connectivity: Construction bids closed and were opened August 20, with a tentative award anticipated September 2 and contract execution September 8.

• Regional Water Authority Water Main (Mixville Road): Water-main work is complete; full-road paving is planned for the spring.

🏡 Local Property Market

Recently Sold Properties

• 921 Bethany Mountain Road: Sold Aug 17 for $820,000 (5 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,455 sq. ft.).

• 75 Hearthstone Drive: Sold Aug 17 for $860,000 (4 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,683 sq. ft.).

• 43 Quarry Village Road, Unit 43: Sold Aug 17 for $379,900 (2 beds, 3 baths, 1,982 sq. ft.).

• 701 Andrea Court: Sold Aug 17 for $1,100,000 (5 beds, 3.5+ baths, 4,186 sq. ft.).

• 703 South Main Street, Unit 703: Sold Aug 17 for $393,000 (2 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,324 sq. ft.).

• 17 Quell Court: Sold Aug 17 for $500,000 (3 beds, 2 baths, 1,430 sq. ft.).

• 54 Hemlock Ridge: Sold Aug 17 for $451,000 (3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,673 sq. ft.).

• 209 Lancaster Way: Sold Aug 19 for $760,000 (4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,931 sq. ft.).

• 34 Pehr Lane: Sold Aug 19 for $480,000 (3 beds, 2 beds, 1,431 sq. ft.).

• 51 Currier Place, Unit 51: Sold Aug 19 for $359,999 (3 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,456 sq. ft.).

• 10 Whispering Hollow Court: Sold Aug 20 for $990,000 (4 beds, 4.5 baths, 4,163 sq. ft.).

New Listings & Coming Soon

• 480 Oak Avenue, Apartment 64: Listed Aug 21 for $199,000 (2 beds, 1 bath, 900 sq. ft.).

• 418 Greens Loop: Coming soon at $329,900 (2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,052 sq. ft., expected active Aug 26).

• 1253 Marion Road: Coming soon at $590,000 (legal two-family, 5 beds, 3 full and 2 half baths, 3,401 sq. ft., expected active Aug 26).

🙏 Faith & Worship

• Calvary Life Family Worship Center: Sunday worship at 10:00 AM; Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 PM.

• Cheshire Bible Chapel: Sunday gathering at 8:45 AM; Lord’s Supper at 9:15 AM; corporate prayer at 10:10 AM; Family Bible Hour at 10:45 AM.

• Cheshire Lutheran Church: Summer Sunday worship at 9:00 AM with livestream (fall schedule resumes after Labor Day).

• Cheshire United Methodist Church: Sunday worship at 10:00 AM.

• Cornerstone Church: Sunday services at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:30 PM.

• First Congregational Church of Cheshire: Sunday worship at 10:00 AM (in person and livestreamed).

• Lubavitch of Cheshire: Shabbat and holiday services vary; check current schedule.

• St. Bridget of Sweden Parish: Daily and weekend Mass schedules posted on the parish website.

• St. Peter's Episcopal Church: Summer Sunday worship at 9:00 AM (regular services resume after Labor Day).

• Temple Beth David: Friday Shabbat services at 7:00 PM; Torah study Saturdays at 9:00 AM.

• White Oak Baptist Church: Sunday worship at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM; Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 PM.

🕊️ Obituaries

• George Collins: Cheshire resident; died July 26, 2026.

• Barbara L. Ecke: Cheshire resident; died August 19, 2026.

• Judith Ann Scott: Cheshire resident; died August 16, 2026.

• Rosemary P. Cole: Cheshire resident; died August 14, 2026.

🚨 Police Blotter

• Arrest & Citation Logs: Public records are updated via the Town’s Arrest & Citation Logs index.

⚽ Sports & Recreation

Cheshire High School Fall Preseason Schedule (August 25–31)

• August 27 (3:45 PM): Boys’ Soccer at Naugatuck (Boys Varsity Soccer Schedule)

• August 29 (10:00 AM): Boys’ Soccer vs. Southington (Streamed via NFHS Network)

• August 29 (8:00 AM): Girls’ Soccer vs. Conard (Girls Varsity Soccer Schedule)

• August 31 (4:00 PM): Girls’ Volleyball vs. Southington (Streamed via NFHS Network)

Note: Preseason schedules are subject to change. Athletes must complete online registration and confirm physicals remain valid through the season via CHS Athletics.

Youth & Recreational Sports Registration

• Cheshire Youth Basketball: Registration for the 2026–27 season (grades K–12) remains open through October 1.

• Fall Travel Soccer Program: Competitive program for players starting at age 9 (twice-weekly training and weekend matches).

• 2026 Fall In-House Soccer: Recreational local play registration remains available from Mighty Mites through U14.

Live updates, streaming links, and regional brackets are tracked via CIAC, MaxPreps, and the NFHS Network.