Happy Thanksgiving 2017 I hope that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving today.   Do not let the day go by without taking a few minutes to truly give thanks for all you have been blessed with, and if possible take the opportunity to be a blessing to someone else.  Today should not only be a day of giving thanks in word, but in deed as well.   Happy Thanksgiving From My House To Yours.   **************************************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto NMLS# 65149 is a Loan Originator who can assist you with all your #FHA, #CHFA, and #Conventional #mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes #Middletown, #Middlefield, #Durham, #Cromwell, #Portland, #Higganum, #Haddam, #E... 11/23/2017

32th Annual Holiday On Main St Middletown, CT   This weekend is Week One Of The 32nd Annual Holiday On Main St  Middletown, CT.  This Friday & Saturday, Middletown will kick off the 32th Annual Holiday On Main St.  This will be the first of four weekends of events leading up to Christmas week.  This first weekend will be two days of events, and each weekend after this will only be one day.  Every weekend will have its own theme and will be packed full of activities.  Below is the schedule for both Friday and Saturday of this week.   Friday, November 24th    4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.  Free Wagon Rides along Main Street. Middletown High School Crew Team selling Hot Chocolate, Coffee & Desserts, in front of the Church of the Holy Trinity. The Kiwanis Club of Middletown will be selling Popcorn ... 11/22/2017

  I live right by the South Fire District Fire House in Middletown, CT, and at least once per year, usually around this time of the year, the South Fire Firemen do vehicle rescue training.  The sight of all the smashed up vehicles always catches my eye and brings me to a sobering realization just how devastating a car crash can be.  This scene of smashed up cars also causes me each time I see it to be Thankful For The Vehicle Rescue Training At The South Fire District in Middletown, Ct our local Fire Department are equipped and ready to handle these devastating events. The Vehicle Rescue Training At The South Fire District involves the use of heavy machinery like the Jaws of Life, to rescue passengers and drivers involved in a car accident.  Looking at the number of cars and school bus... 11/17/2017

  In September Lyman Hall High School had their first mattress fundraiser, and now Middletown High School had there third one this past Saturday.  Many showed up to purchase a new mattress and help to make the Middletown High School Mattress Sale In Middletown, CT.  a successful fundraiser. I have seen some creative school fundraisers during the time both my sons attended school, but this one tops them all.  This was not only a great opportunity to purchase a new mattress with up to 50% off, but it also help the students at Middletown High School raise money for the Middletown High School High School Music Department, in Middletown, CT at the same time!   *****************************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George... 11/12/2017

 Thanksgiving is not even here yet and Middletown, CT has already hosted a number of Christmas & Holiday Fairs.  This week  the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Christmas Fair On November 19th, is one of three Holiday Fairs, and there are a couple of more opportunities to attend Christmas Fairs before the month is over.Holiday Fairs are a great way to find Christmas gifts for those hard to buy for people. The Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is located on Randolph Road (RT155) in Middletown, CT, so it is very easy to find.As you can see in the sign below there will be something for everyone at the  Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Christmas Fair This Weekend.  There will be:  Plan on stopping by the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Christmas Fair This Weekend to get some early Chris... 11/11/2017

Veteran's Day 2017 Today is Veteran's Day 2017, A Day To Honor Our Veterans, and our Men and Women who are serving in our Armed Forces. I hope that everyone takes a moment out of there day to say thank you to either a Veteran they know, or one of the Men and Women presently serving.  It only takes a minute to do this, but the impact and meaning it has on the one you say thank you to is greater than you can imagine. Those who have served our country did so willingly and without expectation of anything in return.  They did it for the honor of serving the land of opportunity, and to secure the freedoms we enjoy. Many restaurants throughout the Country will be honoring our Veterans with free meals, and discounts.  Here in Connecticut the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has als... 11/10/2017

  There were several Christmas Fairs and Bazaars this past weekend, and the Fairs continue with three more Fairs this weekend.  Among them will be the St Francis Church Middletown, CT Holiday Fair On Saturday Nov. 11th.   Like the Craft Fairs and Bazaars that went on last weekend the St Francis Church Middletown, CT Holiday Fair will be a great place to get some early Christmas shopping done. Holiday Fairs are a great way to find Christmas gifts for those hard to buy for people.  St Francis Church is located at the corner of Elm Street and Silver Street near the post office in Middletown, CT, and is an easy Holiday Fair to get to. At the St Francis Church Middletown, CT Holiday Fair November 11, 2017  tomorrow there will be something for everyone: Arts & Crafts Religious Table Farmer's... 11/08/2017

Tomorrow is our 2017 Municipal Election In Middletown, CT.  Local voters will be going to the polls to elect our local government officials.  For some reason the Municipal Election have the lowest turnout compared to the State and Federal Elections.  This is strange to me since it is our local elected official who have the biggest impact on the taxes we pay, and the quality of life in the towns we live in.  Yet Municipal Elections seem to get the least amount of attention at election time.Hopefully the low turnout trend for Municipal Elections will change, and we will have a good turnout tomorrow.  After all you can't impact the direction a town or city is going in unless your get out and vote.  In my opinion those who do not vote do not have the right to complain since they choose to n... 11/06/2017

  This is an excellent time of the year for local church fairs, and the 2017 St. Sebastian Church Harvest Fair On November 4th is one of the better ones.  The St. Sebastian's Church Fair in Middletown, CT has a little something for everyone.  There will be: Music Food Crafts Raffles Auction And Much More   So don't miss out on the 2017 St. Sebastian Church Harvest Fair On November 4th, I promise you will have a great time.   St. Sebastian Church2017 Harvest Fair, November 4, 2017155 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457Phone (860) 347-2638 Website      ****************************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto NMLS# 65149 is a Loan Originator who can assist you with all your #FHA, #CHFA, and #Conventional #... 11/01/2017

  This is the season for Christmas Fairs and Bazaars, and this weekend there will be several of them going on.  One of the Fairs to stop at if you are near Middletown, CT is the 2017 St. Pius Church Sleigh Bells Ring Fair In Middletown, CT.   The St. Pius Church Sleigh Bells Ring Fair this weekend will have booths with with: White Elephant Gag Gifts Arts & Crafts Face Painting Plants Country Store Gourmet Coffee Fresh Baked Goods Raffles Food & Beverages   As you can see from the list above the 2017 St. Pius Church Sleigh Bells Ring Fair In Middletown, CT. is a great place to take the whole family to this weekend.  So make plans to stop by and have a lot of fun, as well as do some early Christmas shopping.   St. Pius Church Sleigh Bells Ring Fair Saturday, November 4th,  10:00 a.m To 7... 10/24/2017

  Fall has arrived and that means the leaves are starting to turn color.  Fall is also the time of the year to visit all the area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Hayrides.  My first stop this year was the  2017 Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Hayride At Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT.  Lyman Orchards is the place to go for fresh fruit, and fresh baked pies, but Lyman Orchards also has a lot more to offer, especially in the Fall.  Lyman Orchards is located at the intersection of RT 146 and Rt 157 in Middlefield, Connecticut which makes Lyman Orchards very easy to get to from any where in the State. Lyman Orchards In Middlefield Connecticut was first established in 1741, and is the twelfth oldest family-owned business in the United States.  Lyman Orchards consists of 1,100 acres on which ... 10/09/2017

  2017 Middletown, CT South Fire District Fire Prevention Week Oct 8-14, starts this Sunday.   However, before the start of the 2017 Middletown, CT South Fire District Fire Prevention Week the Middletown, CT South Fire District will kick it off with an Open House this Saturday, Oct 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The theme this year for Fire Prevention Week is "Every Second Counts". A fire not only destroys homes, but is also devastating emotionally for the whole family.  Smoke Detectors are one of the best ways may be catch a fire early, and save the lives of those in the home.  Below are some facts about Smoke Alarms you may not be aware of: Three out of five home fire deaths are in homes without working Smoke Alarms.. A family has as little as 3 minutes to get out of a house befor... 10/05/2017

  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT October 2017 Book Sale is on the 13th - 15th.  All the Russell Library Book Sale are always very well attended, and the October Book Sale should also have a good attendance as well.  The kids are back to school and may need reading material for book reports, so the October Book Sale would be a great opportunity to pick up books for those book reports. The Russell Library in Middletown, CT has a Book Sale every month on the second weekend of the month.  So if you miss this one you will get an opportunity to attend the following month.  Beside picking up material for book reports, the Russell Library In Middletown, CT October 2017 Book Sale is a great opportunity to pick up other reading material for the whole family.  There are always fiction and ... 10/01/2017

 Next weekend Middletown and area residents will have a new carnival to go to.  It is the first year of The Westfield Community Carnival On October 6th, 7th, & 8th, sponsored by the Third Congregational Church at 94 Miner Street in Middletown, CT.This new Fall Carnival will have professional entertainers such as CJ West & the Downtown Train, and Prelude.  There will also be all of the great carnival rides everyone loves to go on, as well as lots of my favorite foods which are not good for me, but they are must haves at a carnival.  Admission is free as well as the parking.  In additions there will beRidesGamesMagic ActsSkitsBandsDance PerformancesMartial Arts DemonstrationsArts & CraftsRafflesAnd Lots More All this adds up to a whole lot of fun for the whole family.  So make it a point ... 09/30/2017

Hurricane Jose is suppose to start paying the Northeast a visit tomorrow.  Even though we are not suppose to be hit hard here in Connecticut, I am not taking any chances and making sure my generator is in good working order. Don't get me wrong I do not want to lose power and have to use it, but it sure feels good to know My Generator Is Ready To Kick On If Needed!In On August 27, 2011 we got hit with Hurricane Irene.  With limited notice I prepared for Hurricane Irene as best as I could by doing most of the items listed on the Hurricane Preparedness List below.  The precautions I took were good for most of the Hurricanes we have had in the past, since most of the time we only lose power for a few hours.Hurricane Irene hit CT hard, and the CT coastline received major damage, but here in ... 09/18/2017

    I don't know of anyone who is not for saving money, doing things more efficiently, and conserving our natural resources.  Resident within driving distance of Middletown, CT will have an opportunity to learn how they can do that during the 2017 National Drive Electric Event In Middletown, CT September 16th. at Harbor Park from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 2017 National Drive Electric Event In Middletown, CT September 16th. is a part of the National Drive Electric Week being celebrated from September 9th. to 17th.  The National Drive Electric Week is a national effort which began in 2011 to bring more awareness to "availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more."  These vehicles are not only fu... 09/13/2017

  Townwide Tag Sales have really caught on in Connecticut, and Middletown, CT will be conducting their Middletown, CT 2017 Townwide Tag Sale next weekend.  It is getting late, but if you live in Middletown, Connecticut you may still have an opportunity to participate in the Middletown, CT 2017 Townwide Tag Sale On Saturday, September 16th. The Middletown, CT 2017 Townwide Tag Sale On Saturday, September 16th, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Middletown, CT will be an excellent opportunity for area residents to find some special treasures they have been looking for.  For more information on locations for the  Middletown, CT 2017 Townwide Tag Sale, call (860) 346-7937.     ******************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto N... 09/08/2017

  This Sunday is Final Cruise Night & Car Show At Harbor Park, In Middletown, CT For 2017.  Car enthusiast have already been tread this year to three previous car cruise nights at Harbor Park, and will be treated to one final one All Cruise Nights & Car Shows at Harbor Park were held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11 Sunday, July 9 Sunday, August 13 Sunday, September 10 Harbor Park is very visible from RT9, so anyone traveling through Middletown, CT on RT9 is able to see it, and there is an exist right there.  Harbor Park hosted these Cruise Nights & Car Shows for the first time three years ago, and it looks like these Cruise Nights & Car Shows have become an annual event.  Harbor Park is right on the CT River, so this is a beautiful location fo... 09/05/2017

  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT September 2017 Book Sale is next weekend.  All the Russell Library Book Sale are very well attended, however, the Russell Library September Book Sale seems to attract a higher attendance than the other months.  It my be because kids are back to school or families are back from their vacations, but the attendance always seems to be better. The Russell Library in Middletown, CT has a Book Sale every month on the second weekend of the month.  So if you miss one you will get an opportunity to attend the following month.  The Russell Library In Middletown, CT September 2017 Book Sale is a great opportunity to pick up reading material for the whole family.  There are always fiction and non-fiction books for sale, as well as cookbooks, travel, religious... 09/03/2017

School started up in Middletown, CT this week, and when my two sons were growing up the one thing my wife & I would search the newspaper for each in everyday for the month of August was the School Bus Schedule. Back then the Middletown Connecticut School Bus Schedule was not available on the Internet.  The only way we could get it was to wait for it to be published in our local newspaper, and we only got one shot at it.  If we missed it on the day it was published, we had to then run around to the neighbors to see if they cut it out of the newspaper and kept it.  Today it is very easy to find out what the School Bus Schedule is by just going on to the Middletown, CT School website and clicking on the link for the Middletown Connecticut 2017-2018 School Bus Schedule. On the Middletown S... 09/01/2017