Thompson, Conn. launches new brand logo

 Posted by Wayne G. Barber  

Thompson’s Branding Strategy Implementation Committee, Economic Development Commission and Board of Selectmen recently announced the launch of a new municipal brand: Thompson, CT…Find Your Way.

Planning companies and committees agreed on three primary marketing messages: Thompson is reachable, centrally located and convenient to Boston, Providence and Hartford; Thompson is a welcoming, green and growing community, brimming with opportunities to live, work, play and visit; and Thompson is committed to achieving growth in a way that is green, sustainable, and innovative.

A brand logo, themes and iconography for marketing materials were developed based on Thompson’s landmarks and natural features. The River Mill and farms represent the city’s past as well as future economic growth and development. The inclusion of trails, waterways, bicyclists and hikers in the logo are representative of the outdoor recreation opportunities in Thompson.

Author Line-Up for 10-27-20

 Posted by Wayne G. Barber

News, Book Signings, Industry News, Poetry, Publishing Questions and Author Interviews.

9:05 am Author Dr. Michael Fine will discuss his latest, " The Bull " and other stories and the Rhode Island Pandemic Crisis too !

A bull gets loose in Tennessee. a black sergeant stops the murder of a Trump supporter in North Carolina. The third husband of a nurse in Pawtucket wins the lottery. A schizophrenic women who lives on Kennedy Plaza discovers that social security thinks she is dead. The 19-year-old Latina caretaker of a rich old man loses her mother to Covid-19. A horse that represents the hopes and dreams of a family in India falls asleep, and then awakens.

Ten stories. People whose lives are transformed. People who struggle and survive, who see their world through lost hopes, inappropriate loves, and irrational dreams. Ten stories, each one a new way to listen, see, feel, and dream.

9:40am Author Leo Frisk " Mr. Nobody' will discuss his latest two books

Visit The Bull Hill Preserve in Thompson, CT

Connecticut Mustangs 18u 6 Johnston, R.I. 1

 Posted and Photo's by Wayne G. Barber  

Beautiful fall day for a fall ball double-header.. The Ct. Mustangs had #15 Cam L'Heureux start and was in total control with a hot fastball and pinpoint location. This was a 3 to 1 game till the Mustangs broke it open in the fifth with 3 powered by a two run double off the fence by shortstop #13 Mason Barber who missed a homer by inches.  #10 Kaden Murphy closed out the last frame to preserve the win on a wicked line drive to the shortstop to seal the deal. Well coached game by  both teams and a break for a quick sandwich and then, "let's play two"

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1938 Hurricane Track

 Posted by Wayne G. Barber 

On September 21, 1938, the Great New England Hurricane came ashore near Long Island, New York and moved north into the New England area. The majority of the storm damage was from storm surge and wind. Damage was estimated at $308 million, the equivalent of $5.1 billion today. Due to the lack of technology in 1938, New England residents were not warned of the hurricane's arrival, leaving no time to prepare or evacuate. The winds reached up to 150 mph, with waves surging to around 25–35 feet high. The photograph shows a map of the track of the storm put together by the Army Corps of Engineers

Ct. Mustangs 16 up's now at 5 in a row ........

Posted by Wayne G. Barber and Photos by Wayne G. Barber

The Mustangs of the summer of 2020

The boys of the summer of 2020 are starting to jell as a unit with depth.

On July 8th, 4 pitchers combine a no-hitter against East Lyme for a 1-0 sqeaker victory. On a steamy hot Saturday July 11 then turn it up a notch with a sweep in a double header at home at the Woodstock , Ct. middle school on a excellent manicured playing field. 3 in row is no easy feet with the good competition in the tri-state region.
 On Sunday the NE Eagles traveled down from the Hudson area and were spanked with the bats finally heating up after the pitchers carried the team in the start of the tight compacted baseball season.  Game one a 10-0 shutout and then re-hydrate and light lunch before making their statement that they are the team to beat in 2020 with a impressive 16-2 lopsided victory and starting the game batting first for the big Blue Machine scoring a whopping 7 runs before the third out. The pitchers did not slack off and limited the Eagles to two runs  Some of the boys are driving now and most are working part time for vehicles and insurance and practice almost every afternoon in our latest heat waves. This group's roster has really matured from Bad News Bears 7, 8, 9 10 year old teams to fine young men and great role models in our communities.

Thompson Town News....

Posted by Wayne G. Barber & Photos by Wayne G. Barber Library

Thompson Town Hall offices are now open by appointment (*with exception that appointments are not required for the Tax Office or the Assessor’s Office*; all customers for the Tax Office and the Assessor’s Office must enter through the upper back 2nd floor entrance.)

To make an appointment with other offices, contact the office you wish to see. You will be asked screening questions and given additional details regarding your appointment.

When you arrive at the building, you will find that all exterior doors are locked, however phone numbers for each office will be available on the doors. To enter the building for your appointment, call the office you are meeting with and they will meet you at the door.

* There will be a security person at the upper back 2 nd floor entrance who will be screening customers at the door and will allow two people at a time to enter each of the Tax Office and the Assessor’s Office.

Please keep in mind that we are asking that only those paying cash to come to Town Hall. We encourage those who are paying by check to mail it (PO Box 899, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 or to leave it in one of the drop boxes. (1 outside the 2nd floor door, 1 outside the 1st

floor door nearest the Post Office.) We encourage those paying with credit cards to pay on-line.

Masks are required when in Town Hall.

At this time, there are no public restrooms.