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The latest group of First Town Downtown Heritage Bricks were installed this morning into the Brick Patio on the green across from Central Street in Windsor. All bricks purchased or gifted over the last few months, including FTDT and WCC annual award winners Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Marshall Fox, Key Club, and Bill Gombert were be brought together and laid into the brick patio for future generations. Newly installed bricks will include Paul Vagnini, Dom's Broad Street Eatery and several anniversaries and in loving memory. Take a walk down the road and view the brick patio. You'll be sure to find someone you know! The first First Town Downtown Heritage brick installation was in May of 1996.
Inscriptions include names, anniversaries, birth dates, memorials and more. Heritage bricks are available for purchase from the First Town Downtown website www.FirstTownDowntown.org for $50 each and includes three lines of text, up to 20 characters per line. Become a part of Windsor's present and future. Space is limited. Please call 860-688-5175 for more information. Proceeds support the vitality and value our downtown.
The First Town Downtown Farmers' Market will be starting its 6th season in 2014! This well-attended, eagerly anticipated local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, honey and occasional artisans with their crafts.
The Farmers' Market runs until October 23 and is located at 240 Broad Street. Hours of operation are 3:30-6:30. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that is well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities in the 21st century, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.
June 26 Vendors:
Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.
Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Broad Brook Beef of Broad Brook is an all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged beef that's 100% grown and harvested right here in the Connecticut River Valley .
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.
Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.
Walter Murkowicz, located in Windsor locks will offer seasonal produce
The Brighten Windsor Center Banner Program provides your company or organization the opportunity to brand your company name while supporting the community your customers live and work in. The best part of the Banner program is, FTDT does all the work, while your company gets all the positive recognition. It has never been so easy for your business to sponsor a part of Windsor!
The banners are displayed right in the center of town offering our sponsor's businesses positive exposure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Hundreds of people are driving and walking down our streets every day, don't you think they should know you are here and that you support our community?
click here for more info!
Mainstreet Matters June 25, 2014
Brick Installation Ceremony
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The latest group of First Town Downtown Heritage Bricks were installed this morning into the Brick Patio on the green across from Central Street in Windsor. All bricks purchased or gifted over the last few months, including FTDT and WCC annual award winners Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Marshall Fox, Key Club, and Bill Gombert were be brought together and laid into the brick patio for future generations. Newly installed bricks will include Paul Vagnini, Dom's Broad Street Eatery and several anniversaries and in loving memory. Take a walk down the road and view the brick patio. You'll be sure to find someone you know! The first First Town Downtown Heritage brick installation was in May of 1996.
Inscriptions include names, anniversaries, birth dates, memorials and more. Heritage bricks are available for purchase from the First Town Downtown website www.FirstTownDowntown.org for $50 each and includes three lines of text, up to 20 characters per line. Become a part of Windsor's present and future. Space is limited. Please call 860-688-5175 for more information. Proceeds support the vitality and value our downtown.
Farmers' Market
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The First Town Downtown Farmers' Market will be starting its 6th season in 2014! This well-attended, eagerly anticipated local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, honey and occasional artisans with their crafts.
The Farmers' Market runs until October 23 and is located at 240 Broad Street. Hours of operation are 3:30-6:30. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that is well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities in the 21st century, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.
June 26 Vendors:
Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.
Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Broad Brook Beef of Broad Brook is an all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged beef that's 100% grown and harvested right here in the Connecticut River Valley .
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.
Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.
Walter Murkowicz, located in Windsor locks will offer seasonal produce
Brighten Windsor Center Banner Program
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The Brighten Windsor Center Banner Program provides your company or organization the opportunity to brand your company name while supporting the community your customers live and work in. The best part of the Banner program is, FTDT does all the work, while your company gets all the positive recognition. It has never been so easy for your business to sponsor a part of Windsor!
The banners are displayed right in the center of town offering our sponsor's businesses positive exposure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Hundreds of people are driving and walking down our streets every day, don't you think they should know you are here and that you support our community?
click here for more info!