Cheshire Town Bulletin — Issue #0007
Published August 18, 2026 · Reporting window: August 9-15 · This week: August 18-24
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This Week: August 18-August 24, 2026
Public Meetings
Reporting Window: August 9-August 15, 2026
This Week: August 18-August 24, 2026
Town Administration
Official Town Manager updates
Source Five-year capital plan dated July 15, 2026
Source Peter Talbot; Jim Jinks; Debrah Manke; A. Fiona Pearson; Louis Todisco; Gregory Wolff; David Veleber; Don Walsh; Patricia Cramer
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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 120-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 and expected to open this fall; no specific 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
Other computer-related services · 100 Scenic Court · Registered August 11
Source Scientific research and development · 298 Wallingford Road · Registered August 12
Source Site-preparation contractor · 23 Suffield Court · Registered August 12
Source Residential property leasing · 40 Kensington Court · Registered August 13
Source Software publishing · 165 Peck Lane · Registered August 13
Source Residential property leasing · 10 Shire Court · Registered August 13
Source Residential property leasing · 1115 Waterbury Road, Unit 2B · Registered August 13
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Registration note: 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. Planning and Zoning approved a special permit for a year-round indoor event venue, replacing the previously approved 25-home subdivision while preserving agricultural use.
Source Under Planning and Zoning review. The proposal includes a new sanctuary, offices, support space, parking, internal drives and stormwater improvements; wetlands approval was previously granted.
Source Bridge: environmental permitting. Pavilion: design stage. Boardwalk: plans submitted; awaiting DECD Flood Management General Certification before construction bidding.
Source Construction bidding is open; sealed bids are due at 11:00 AM on August 20.
Source Water-main work is complete; full-road paving is planned.
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Open Bids
Open. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Cheshire Public Works Room 213, Town Hall.
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Local Property Market
Recently Sold
Sold August 14 for $268,000
2.00-acre residential land parcel
Source Sold August 13 for $740,385
3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · 2,450 sq. ft.
Source Sold August 12 for $750,000
3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · 3,740 sq. ft.
Source Sold August 10 for $421,000
3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · 1,404 sq. ft.
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New Listings
Listed August 13 for $699,900 · 4 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · 2,304 sq. ft.
Source Listed August 12 for $499,900 · 3 bedrooms · 1.5 bathrooms · 1,905 sq. ft.
Source Listed August 13 for $332,900 · 2 bedrooms · 1.5 bathrooms · 1,052 sq. ft.
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Coming Soon
Coming soon at $598,000 · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · 1,960 sq. ft.
Source Coming soon at $459,900 · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · 1,440 sq. ft.
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Open Houses
Open house Saturday, August 22, 11:30 AM-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 13, 2026; Cheshire resident
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Police Blotter
Visit the Town's Arrest & Citation Logs index for posted records.
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Sports
No varsity contests were recorded August 9-15 or scheduled for August 18-24. Girls’ soccer tryouts are listed for August 21. Athletes should complete registration and confirm that physicals, valid for 13 months, remain current.
Source Cheshire High School graduate Charlotte Palma earned National Dance Alliance All-American honors for the second consecutive year at an August camp. Palma is a senior and co-captain at Merrimack College.
Source Practices are underway. Cheshire Junior Football night at Dunkin’ Park is August 21; gates open at 5:30 PM and the Yard Goats game begins at 7:10 PM. The preseason jamboree is August 23 at Cheshire High School; time TBD. Tackle registration is closed.
Source Registration for the 2026-27 season remains open through October 1 for kindergarten through high school.
Source Competitive program for players beginning at age 9; teams generally train twice weekly and play one weekend game.
Source Registration is open for recreational local play from introductory Mighty Mites through U14.
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