LIFE

Eid al-Fitr is a major holiday in the Islamic faith. It marks an end to the 30-day observance of Ramadan that requires followers to refrain from eating or drinking anything from sunrise until sunset.

People might think that police work in a town the size of Cromwell is boring. That would be a faulty conclusion. The men and women of the Cromwell Police Department keep busy every day and night answering emergency calls, patrolling the streets and otherwise doing everything they can to keep things safe and quiet.

Walk into Beyoglu Market and it quickly becomes apparent that this is not a typical grocery store. Most of the cans and packages are labeled in Turkish. There are fresh fruits not usually found in other stores such as pomegranates. The place exudes the feel of Turkey, the historic crossroads between Europe and Asia.

Folks who have lived in town for a while will remember an annual event called the Riverport Festival. It was an opportunity for the entire community to come together and share town spirit.

Art students at Cromwell High School took a short bus ride to Covenant Living of Cromwell to meet with an older generation that shares the same interest in visual art. It just might be the start of a longer-running collaboration.

William “Bill” DeMaio spent his entire career in public service. He worked for the town of Newington, then for the city of New Britain, and returned to his hometown to finish his career. The superintendent of Newington Parks and Recreation retired a few weeks ago and is looking forward to the next chapter of his life. He will be remembered by many for his indefatigable spirit and unwavering positive attitude.

The message was upbeat, mixed with a few words of concern, at the annual State of the Town meeting held the morning of March 26 at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center. This event is sponsored by the Newington Chamber of Commerce and President Paul Muska of Edward Jones., Inc., greeted everyone on a positive note.

Students at Elizabeth Green School are not just learning reading, writing and arithmetic. They are also learning how to make healthy choices when it comes to the food they eat. At the conclusion of a recent program called “Eat Local, Eat Healthy,” these youngsters visited the Rooster Co. restaurant in Town Center.