Join author and historian Martin Podskoch on Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at the Warehouse Point Library, 107 Main Street, East Windsor as he speaks about his recent book,
The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. Marty has put together a guide to our state’s 169 towns, all written by local experts. Each entry includes highlights of the town’s location, history and interesting places to visit.
The perfect guide for a summer staycation! Books will be available for purchase and book signing. Gary Mazzone, local resident and author of the East Windsor chapter will also be in attendance and available at the book signing. For more information, check our webpage, www.warehousepointlibrary or call the library at 860-623-5482.
This Saturday, June 15, there is an opening reception at Agonist Gallery for “I AM YOUR BEST FRI3ND,” a multi-media production by Alexander Califournia. The reception runs from 6 pm to 8 pm and will include a film screening at 7 pm. There will also be drawings, poetry, music, and food.
“Behind-the-Scenes” tour will give visitors the opportunity to take a close-up look at some of the current restoration projects including Connecticut Company #3001, Brooklyn Rapid Transit #169 & Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. #1500 ‘Northern’. Additionally, tour the grounds that are normally closed off to visitors with a Museum guide.
During your visit you will also learn more about our sixteen Firetrucks and Fire alarm office with a working 1904 Gamewell panel fire alarm system that is actively used at the Museum.
Get up close and personal as you climb aboard selected Trolleys from our incredible collection. Tour our Visitor Center full of historic trolleys. Pack a picnic lunch and come and spend some time with the family. You can ride the Trolley cars as many times as you would like!
Dads and Granddads receive FREE admission when accompanied by a paying adult or child.
Admission is $13.00 for ages 13 and up, $12.00 for seniors (62 and up), $11.00 for ages 4-12 and $4 for ages 3 and under. Museum Members receive half off admission.
The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located at 58 North Road (Rt. 140) and is a short 15 minutes north of Hartford or a short 15 minutes south of Springfield.
This Years Recipient of the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year 2019 goes to Stanton Equipment.
This is a Company with a Family like feel to it with it’s leadership of Scot Stanton and his daughter Amanda joining the Team 5 Years ago they have proven that a well run business is not only profitable but an asset to Our Community.
What STANTON EQUIPMENT does for Our Community,Region and State:
Outing For Scouting co-chairs which raises 20-25k annually for the Connecticut Rivers Council. Over 300K has been raised.
Donations to local fire/police/veteran associations throughout the year
Special Olympics dinner dance table sponsor ( Amanda also her volunteers time for this event)
Gather donations to local fairs, fundraisers, sporting events, etc.
Sponsors local baseball and softball teams in all three towns where our stores are located. (Plainfield, Canaan, East Windsor)
Participation/Play in several other golf tournaments to support many of our local causes.
How About the Dad Scot Stanton:
45 Years in the Ag and Turf Equipment Industry
Proud Father of 5
2013 Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award
National Leadership Award- National Republican Committee
Man of the Year- CT Ag Education Foundation
Chad Lubavitch Community Service Award
Former President, VP and Board Member of New England Dealer Association
Volunteers time beyond the Outing for Scouting to support and assist our local scouts.
And the next Generation Amanda Stanton with :
Influential Women in Scouting award recipient – 2018.
Best of Hartford Magazine Readers poll winner in Business Leader category – 2019.
Working with Foodshare and the 5 Corner Cupboard & East Windsor Hunger Action Team to get more involved and see where we can be helpful. Coordinate and gather donation for food drive.
Brought New Ideas to Stanton Equipment’s marketing plan with great success.
One of the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s Charter Members Stanton Equipment is more then a Business it is part of Our History as well and it is with Great Pleasure that we are Celebrating them on June 18th 2019 at Lanotte’s Banquet Facility 17 Thompson Rd East Windsor Ct 06088 at the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual meeting.
It will be a Social/Networking with “Tasty Treats” prepared by the Chefs of LaNottes from 5pm -730pm with Honoring program at 6pm. Cost $25 pp/cash bar
This event is Open to the General Pubic but a RSVP is requested by June 11 to: jim@eastwindsorchamber.com or LaNottes 860 627 7774.
Photos of some past Businesses/Business Persons of the Year:
L to R Outgoing President Paul Delskey, Pres. Sean Millane, and Jim Nillson
Leslie Hickey 2012 “Business Person of the Year” congratulated by 1st Selectman Denise Menard
2010 Business Person of the Year Sammy Karagiannis & Staff of La Notte
Jr Russo & Associates Business persons of the Year 2014
Windsor Federal savings accepts “Business of the Year 2017”.
Golden Gavel Receives 2018 Business of the Year award (Pat Soucy Owner-Jimbo Richards Exe Dir EWCC
State Recognizes 2018 Business of the Year Golden Gavel Rep Chris Davis and Owner Pat Soucy
East Windsor Parks and Recreation
Learn how to make a Fairy Birdhouse with Erica Giroux of the Playful Peacock! Visit www.eastwindsorrec.com to register!
Summer Solstice
Celebrate the energy of the evening with a Summer Solstice Trolley ride….or two! Enjoy all the Museum has to offer with special night time hours
JUNE 23, 2019 — REGISTRATION 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM — LAUNCH at 2:00pm after Rubber Duck Race. Ducks launch at 1:00pm.
ALLOWED:
Cardboard, Duct tape, Lumber 1″ X 12″ X 10′ long
Glue and assorted “smooth rivet” fasteners
Store-bought paddles are permitted: only oars, paddles or wind may be used to propel your vesselPROHIBITED: PLASTIC, METAL, STYROFOAM, TAR, WAX, FIBERGLASS RESINS, EPOXIES, STAPLES & CLAMPS
• BOAT MUST BE EASY TO ENTER & EXIT SHOULD IT BECOME UNEXPECTED SUBMARINE, AND BE FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR OTHER DANGERS TO CREW SAFETY.
• DECORATIONS MAY BE OF ANY MATERIAL (except styrofoam or any other aids in its floatation)
• ONLY A QUALIFIED BOAT CAN BE THE WINNER – ALL BOATS WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO RACE
• ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET (and be able to swim)
• OPEN TO ALL / PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN “HOLD HARMLESS” FORMS BEFORE RACE
• AT LEAST ONE PERSON IN BOAT AT ALL TIMES
• ALL RULES ARE FINAL AND ARBITRARY!
*** AT END OF RACE ALL BOAT MATERIAL MUST BE
REMOVED FROM THE RIVER / TOWN PROPERTY & PROPERLY DISPOSED OF ***
BOATS WILL BE JUDGED & PRIZES AWARDED FOR
MOST ORIGINAL/INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION, BEST DECORATED,
BEST TEAM SPIRIT & FUNNIEST
REGISTRATION: @ Registration table at event
DONATION $10 per vessel registered – All profits benefit our local Five Corner Cupboard Food Pantry
FOR RULES & FURTHER INFORMATION – EMAIL ahriver@sbcglobal.net / CALL Dick Sherman @ 860-623-2081
RAIN OR SHINE – POSTPONED ONLY FOR RIVER SAFETY CONCERNS!
In case of a postponement – Duck and Boat race will be June 30
Sylvia’s Hot Dog Cart will have food for purchase (Noon – 3pm)