New Studio Opens

New Yorker David Moradi, a third degree black belt Tae Kwon Do master, has been teaching martial arts for 16 years and has now opened his second studio.

Tree Climbing

Look closely. This climber from Ricky’s Tree Service has worked his way high up a tree on North Main Street. Certainly good social distancing!

More Dining Out

A waitress serves a couple in one of the tables that Zantos restaurant set out at the end of June, adding that popular spot to the local outdoor dining opportunities reported in last month’s Observer.

Dining Out

After Gov. Lamont’s May announcement allowing outside dining, it didn’t take long for two local restaurants to take action. There were rules about social distancing, of course, but you don’t have to sip your soup through a straw under your mask.

Art Walk

As an encouragement to be connected and get outside, Dawn Metcalf invited her neighborhood kids to make an art walk with sidewalk chalk – collaborative art and social connection!

Sto Lat, Anne!

Anne Barberi waves happily at friends in the parade for her 100th birthday on June 13. A balloon-decorated tractor led the big parade past her house on Hale Street, with police cars, four ambulances, the SFD tower truck, and about 20 private cars.

Local Beer Delivered Curbside

Curbside delivery at the Broad Brook Brewery on South Street was bustling on Sunday afternoon, May 24, after the brewery put out the word that online orders would be taken starting Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m.