| Facts about Winsted Connecticut (click images to view larger) | |||
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Mayor: |
Kenneth J. Fracasso |
Incorporated: |
1917 |
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Winsted's Location in CT: |
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Historic Winsted: |
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Area Code: |
860 |
Zip code: |
06063, 06094, 06098 |
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Population: |
7,321 |
Area: |
4.8 square miles |
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Nickname: |
None available (send if you know one!) |
City website: |
Winsted |
History, landmarks, interesting facts:
Originally settled in 1750 at the junction of the Mad river and Still River Winsted was one of the first mill towns in Connecticut.In 1955 two hurricanes hit Winsted within a week of one another and caused the Rivers to flood.
Northwestern Connecticut Community College was founded in Winsted in 1965 by Residents (including Ralph Nader's brother).
Some well-known residents:
Crane Brinton: Historian James P. Glynn: Congressman David Halberstam: Journalist and author Arphaxed Loomis: Congressman Ralph Nader: Author and activist Rose Nader: Activist Henry R. Pease: Senator Charles H. Smith: Historian of science James Wakefield: CongressmanThe latest Connecticut News:
Winsted plots its future with strategic plan Waterbury Republican American It is also based on a report that was in Connecticut Magazine last year that indicated the town ranked last -- in a tie with Plymouth -- in terms of ... Board of Selectmen discuss Winsted's future -- and how to get there |
- Winsted plots its future with strategic plan - Waterbury Republican AmericanWinsted plots its future with strategic plan
Waterbury Republican American
It is also based on a report that was in Connecticut Magazine last year that indicated the town ranked last -- in a tie with Plymouth -- in terms of ...
Board of Selectmen discuss Winsted's future -- and how to get thereTorrington Register Citizen all 4 news articles » - Winsted school officials encourage parents to take advantage of school lunch ... - Torrington Register CitizenWinsted school officials encourage parents to take advantage of school lunch ...
Torrington Register Citizen
The guidelines used in Connecticut depend on gross income, as well as family size. Winchester Superintendent of Schools Blaise Salerno said that 53 percent ... - Labor Day in a Time of Recession - CounterPunchLabor Day in a Time of Recession
CounterPunch
The Winsted, Connecticut Deck's Fix-It Shop, operated joyously by an aunt and her nephew, until they retired last year, would have been exhibit A for Dr. ...and more » - Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation approves VNA grant request - Foothills Media GroupThomaston Savings Bank Foundation approves VNA grant request
Foothills Media Group
... New Hartford, New Milford, Northfield, North Canaan, Plymouth, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Winsted and Woodbury. ...
Screenings, clinics available to Litchfield County residentsFoothills Media Group all 3 news articles » - Wayne Dove resigning as town manager - Torrington Register CitizenWayne Dove resigning as town manager
Torrington Register Citizen
WINSTED — Less than a year after taking the position on an interim basis, Town Manager Wayne Dove is leaving the job. ...
Chief stepping downLakeville Journal (subscription) all 7 news articles » - United Way Day of Caring to kick off Sept. 10 - Torrington Register CitizenUnited Way Day of Caring to kick off Sept. 10
Torrington Register Citizen
WINSTED — Alcoa Howmet and United Way of Northwest Connecticut to host kick-off at Day of Caring Friday, Sept. 10, at Rowley Field in Winsted at 8 am A ... - Winsted meatball lovers have a ball - Lakeville Journal (subscription)Winsted meatball lovers have a ball
Lakeville Journal (subscription)
John Rigby (R-63), Northwest Community Bank Assistant Branch Manager Sandi Scaviola and Northwestern Connecticut Community College President Barbara ... - Winsted hosts annual firemen's parade (with photos and video) - Torrington Register CitizenWinsted hosts annual firemen's parade (with photos and video)
Torrington Register Citizen
Companies from as far-flung as Sheffield, Mass. joined locals as well as Plainville, Bloomfield and other Connecticut companies. All of the participating ...and more » - Better 'bearlieve' it - Lakeville Journal (subscription)Better 'bearlieve' it
Lakeville Journal (subscription)
Another Winsted artist, Gay Schemmp, painted “Jonathan Husky Bear,” dedicated to the University of Connecticut's “Husky Pride.” Other bears being auctioned ... - Bethany talent connects with Nashville - Waterbury Republican American
Waterbury Republican AmericanBethany talent connects with Nashville
Waterbury Republican American
13 at First Church of Winsted, 95 N. Main St. Performers may choose two songs and play for up to 30 minutes on a first come-first served basis between 6:30 ...
Fun Fact
In 1955 two different Hurricanes hit Winsted causing serious flooding.