Cheshire Town Bulletin — Issue #0006
Published August 11, 2026 · Reporting window: August 2-8 · This week: August 11-17
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This Week: August 11-August 17, 2026
Public Meetings
Reporting Window: August 2-August 8
This Week: August 11-August 17, 2026
Town Administration
Official Town Manager updates
Source Peter Talbot; Jim Jinks; Debrah Manke; A. Fiona Pearson; Louis Todisco; Gregory Wolff; David Veleber; Don Walsh; Patricia Cramer
Source Five-year capital plan dated July 15, 2026
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Business & Development
Opening Soon
Expected to open in September at The Shops at Stone Bridge; no specific date announced.
Source Planned for 1991 Highland Avenue. Its official website lists an August opening; no specific date announced.
Source The 117-room extended-stay hotel is under construction within Stone Bridge Crossing; no specific opening date announced.
Source Preparing to open at 104 Stonebridge Court and currently enrolling. Its first day is scheduled for August 31.
Source Interactive group-gaming venue planned for 830 South Main Street in Bovano Plaza; no specific opening date announced.
Source Planned for a 2,208-square-foot storefront at The Shops at Stone Bridge; no specific opening date announced.
Source Nature-inspired children's play studio planned for 1119 South Main Street; expected later this summer, with no specific date announced.
Source Planned for The Shops at Stone Bridge; no specific opening date announced.
Source Planned for a 2,500-square-foot storefront at The Shops at Stone Bridge; no specific opening date announced.
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Businesses Registered
Limited-service restaurant
1069 S. Main St., Unit C
Registered August 5, 2026
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State registration indicates when an entity filed with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. It does not necessarily mean the business has opened or is operating at the listed address.
Development Projects
Approved: year-round indoor event venue while retaining agricultural use.
Source Under Planning and Zoning review: proposed sanctuary, offices and support space, parking, internal drives and stormwater improvements.
Source Bridge in environmental permitting; pavilion replacement in design; boardwalk awaiting state flood-management certification before construction bidding.
Source Construction contractor selected.
Source Construction contractor selected.
Source Construction bidding is open; bids are due August 20.
Source Water-main work complete; full-road paving is planned.
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Open Bids
Bid 2627-01 is open. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Cheshire Town Hall.
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Local Property Market
Recently Sold
Sold August 6 for $732,000
4 bd; 2.5 ba; 3,301 sq ft
Source Sold August 6 for $1,300,000
4 bd; 4 ba; 3,423 sq ft
Source Sold August 3 for $650,000
3 bd; 2.5 ba; 2,556 sq ft
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New Listings
Listed for $359,900
2 bd; 1.5 ba; 1,678 sq ft
Source Listed for $350,000
2 bd; 2 ba; 1,080 sq ft
Source Listed for $880,000
4 bd; 3.5 ba; 3,855 sq ft
Source Listed for $775,000
3 bd; 2.5 ba; 2,450 sq ft
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Open Houses
Saturday, August 15
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
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Faith & Worship
Sunday worship service: 10:00 AM; Wednesday Bible study: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Source Sunday: gathering and fellowship 8:45 AM-9:15 AM; Lord’s Supper 9:15 AM-10:10 AM; corporate prayer 10:10 AM-10:30 AM; Family Bible Hour 10:45 AM-11:30 AM; prayer meeting 6:00 PM-7:30 PM on the second and fourth Sundays
Source Summer Sunday worship: 9:00 AM, with livestream; Fall/Winter/Spring Sunday worship: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Source Sunday worship: 10:00 AM
Source Sunday services: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM
Source Sunday worship: 10:00 AM, in person and livestreamed
Source Shabbat and holiday service times vary; see the congregation’s current schedule
Source Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 AM; Weekend Mass: Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil; Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM; Sunday 4:00 PM Mass runs mid-September to mid-May
Source Summer Sunday worship: 9:00 AM; regular Sunday services resume after Labor Day
Source Friday Shabbat services: 7:00 PM; Torah study Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Source Sunday worship: 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM; Wednesday Bible study: 7:00 PM
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Obituaries
Published August 6, 2026; Cheshire resident
Source Published August 8, 2026; Cheshire resident and active member of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish and the Cheshire Senior Center
Source Published August 8, 2026; resident of Marbridge Retirement Center in Cheshire
Source Published August 7, 2026; Cheshire resident
Source Published August 7, 2026; Cheshire resident
Source Published August 6, 2026; former Cheshire resident who worked in town
Source Published August 6, 2026; Cheshire Academy Class of 1967
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Police Blotter
Visit the Town's Arrest & Citation Logs index for posted records.
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Sports
No varsity results were reported August 2-8, and no contests are currently listed for August 11-17. Fall athletes should confirm registration and physical requirements through CHS Athletics.
Source Brian Looney (baseball), Bradley Orban (boys' tennis), Chris Russo (girls' soccer) and Kevin Warnock (boys' lacrosse) have been appointed varsity head coaches.
Source Registration for the 2026-27 season is open through October 1 for students in kindergarten through high school.
Source Cheshire Soccer Club is accepting registrations for recreational play from introductory Mighty Mites through U14.
Source Competitive program for players beginning at age 9; teams generally train twice weekly and play one weekend game. Program fee: $295.
Source Flag and tackle football serve kindergarten through eighth grade. Tackle registration is closed; the preseason jamboree is August 23 at Cheshire High School.
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