A very small memorial located in a pretty landscaped section of the side lawn where the Tariffville…read moreFire Station stands. The memorial consists of a stone rectangle with 2 small plaques. The first plaque reads: Arthur J; Hayes Green, Dedicated May 23, 1953 The second plaque reads: In memory of veterans of all wars I did some research and found that Arthur J. Hayes was the Church Historian for the St. Bernard's Catholic Church. The plaques are showing signs of rust and fading.

I want to thank you for filming Mona Martinek's funeral Mass. It was a beautiful tribute to Mona…read moreand her faith journey. I knew Mona from St. Bernard's Ladies Guild. It was a pleasure for me to keep[ in touch with her. We were prayer partners and dear friends. The music at Mass was perfectly suited and beautifully sung. It was inspiring, Many blessings upon Mona's family and Patty, Much love, Terry Hahn, Granby Ct

I'm not a member of this church, so this review has nothing to do with First Church as a church,…read moreper se. Instead, I'm looking at their contribution to the community, and for that they get stellar marks. They have hosted Red Cross blood drives for years, and as someone who has laid on those cots 24 times, I really appreciate how they make their space available to the Red Cross so many times a year. The drives are held in the huge basement level function room in the back of the building, and there is lot of room for the check in table, the rows of chairs for the waiting donors, the interview booths, the donation cots, and the recovery canteen. I've also been to the First Church dozens of times for Boy Scout functions. First Church has been the home of Troop 76 for decades. The monthly meetings are in the same downstairs room the Red Cross uses, and the Eagle Scout ceremonies are held in the upstairs chapel. The chapel is a beautiful space and a perfect location for the Eagle ceremony. So for community service, the First Church gets the highest rating possible.

I've been a member of First Church in Simsbury for a number of years and can recommend First…read moreChurch as both a community of people and as a force for good in the world. We are an Open and Affirming church and welcome everyone "wherever you are on life's journey." We also are focused on Mission and Outreach, Environmental concerns and Accessibility to All.

A warm and welcoming church that holds 3 different services on Sunday, a communion at 8 o'clock, a…read morecontemporary at 9 o'clock and a traditional at 10:30. Something for everyone and all are welcome. Sumct.org

Who can tell what childhood events will be pivotal in someone's life?…read more In the summer of 1944, fifteen-year-old Martin Luther King, Junior spent his time working on a tobacco farm in the Hartford, CT suburb of Simsbury, CT. On Sundays, he and his fellow students attended church services at Simsbury's racially integrated First Church of Christ. At such an early age, his leadership qualities were already evident, and he was selected to be the religious leader for his peers and led dorm meetings to tackle heady topics, like bettering society and changing the world. He enjoyed the experience so much, he did it again in 1947. Those two summers affected him deeply and he told his mother that he felt the calling to serve society as their result. Fast forward sixty years when a new generation of young students learned of Dr. King's time in Simsbury. They researched the data and in 2009 filmed a critically acclaimed documentary about it. In 2011, a new group of Simsbury students decided to create a memorial to honor Dr. King and the pivotal time he spent in their town. That memorial was just dedicated on Martin Luther King Day, January 18, 2021. The memorial includes five clear glass panels highlighting different aspects of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The first represents King's family history The second is his journey to Simsbury The third describes his time in Simsbury and the impact it had on his life The fourth describes his departure and return to the segregated South The final panel describes MLK's life and the subsequent legacy I just visited today and saw a mother and her two young daughters paying their respects at the memorial. The three of them took turns reading the panels aloud. I found that very moving.

If you are coming through Simsbury and want to see a beautiful historic area, the old Drake Hill…read moreFlower Bridge is a wonderful spot to visit Easily accessible for disabled, and bathrooms are readily available The parking is fair, but you can also park across the street in the commuter parking lot a short distance away on Iron Horse Blvd Early spring, the flowers aren't installed yet, so it's a little boring, but still a great visit If you want to get in your steps, this is the place, go start here, head a little west, and then down Iron Horse Blvd., and enjoy downtown Simsbury shops. This is a great place to visit in a quaint little town

Historic bridge spanning the Farmington River and adjacent Hop Brook Landing Park that have been…read moredecorated with beautiful flowers. Thank you to all the volunteers who maintain both.