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Heather Colp, Owner, Colp Building Consulting; Jessica Olander, President, CT River Valley Chamber Article and Photography by The Importance of Project Management Do I need an Owner Project Manager? That’s a question clients often ask in the beginning stages of a design and construction project.  Effective time management is essential. As a client, active engagement in the project is important, but it should not detract from other obligations.  Expertise is essential. Knowledge of the...

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Hair Today

The Glastonbury Salon is Celebrating 40 Years in Business Article by Rachel Kaczynski | Photography by Allie Bellucci As Hair Today celebrates 40 years, owners Jane and Mike Chemerynski reflect, in a Q&A with their daughter, on a journey built on creativity, passion, and giving back - all with their signature “Look Good, Feel Good, Live Good” vibe. The couple, high school sweethearts, grew up in Colchester. They raised two daughters in Marlborough and now have four grandkids, Isabella (7)...

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The Pampered Tourist

The Holiday Gift That Keeps Giving: Creating Travel Memories That Last a Lifetime Article by Karen Gillis As we enter the holiday season, we're surrounded by messages about finding the perfect gift. But after two decades of designing personalized travel experiences, I've learned something profound: the most valuable gifts aren't wrapped in boxes. They're wrapped in moments we share with the people we love, discovering the world together. Last spring, I helped plan something extraordinary for...

Life + Culture

Cavanna's Gray Granite Railroad

The North Pole Express Has Become a Popular Christmas Destination and Experience Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Katilyn Casso and Thomas J. Nanos Cavanna’s Farm is many things: a multigenerational family homestead, a seasonal destination for Christmas cheer, and an ambitious labor of love where train rail lines glint alongside fields of evergreens.  At the heart of it all today is the Cavanna family, whose devotion to preserving family legacy and building something new has...