Life + Culture

The Glastonbury Holocaust Remembrance Project

Honoring the Past, Educating for the Future Article by Eileen M. McNamara The Glastonbury Holocaust Remembrance Project (GHRP) stands as a powerful testament to a commitment to preserving the memory of the Holocaust while confronting the rise of hatred and intolerance in the modern world.  Founded by a group of concerned citizens, the GHRP's mission is to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are never forgotten, to raise awareness about the persistence of hate, and to educate future...

Home Services

R&W Heating Energy Solutions

A Tradition of Excellence and Customer Care Article and Photography by When Rick and Wanda Hatch founded R&W Heating in 2004, their mission was clear: to redefine customer service in the heating and cooling industry. After more than a decade of experience as a technician and business partner, Hatch saw a gap in the industry that he was determined to fill. “Customer service is the most important part of the job,” Hatch, now R&W’s CEO, emphasized. “Too often, people leave a message to ask a...

Food + Beverage

Creme Brulee Martini

A Drink As Pretty As It Is Tasty! Article and Photography by The folks at the Social Lounge, Glastonbury's newest hot spot in Somerset Square, have developed a new cocktail they call the Creme Brulee Martini, a great dessert drink to elevate your next social gathering!    Creme Brulee Martini Ingredients 1.5 ounces vanilla vodka .75 ounce of white creme de cocoa .75 Bailey's Irish Cream Liquid Caramel   Pour vodka, creme de cocoa and Bailey's Irish Creme into a shaker container...

Home + Design

Transforming Spaces, Cultivating Beauty

The Art and Craft of E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Article by Lucinda Jamison Since its modest beginnings in 1984, E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting, based in Glastonbury, has evolved from Ed Quinn's solo lawn mowing service into a premier landscaping powerhouse serving clients across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, southern New Hampshire, and Maine. Today, the company employs 140 dedicated professionals who craft stunning outdoor spaces for residential homeowners. Fran Quinn...