Ye Olde Factory Fire

So I was out of town during this factory fire down on Summer Street, and apparently it was a big one. No one knows what caused it; it was huge and fortunately no one was hurt (to my knowledge).

But apparently there are now concerns about the air quality in Torrington, as this building had a number of areas with asbestos contamination. Or at least a concern thereof. Mesothelioma Web has an article on it here:

Connecticut Factory Fire Raises Asbestos Concerns

I've never heard mention of this locally, either from locals or city officials. Asbestos is pretty nasty stuff, and I hope we can get some conclusive reassurance that this isn't something we have to worry about.

*Update: Officials say asbestos cleanup was successful, and air quality concerns are virtually non-existent.

Apparently, the present owner of the factory, Eric Chadwick, never bothered to install a working sprinkler, something he had been warned about taking care of since February. Did I mention he used to be Mayor of Torrington? What a fool.

Torrington Cash for Clunkers?

http://torringtoncashforclunkers.com/

Well, frankly, I don't know if this website is really the 'official' Torrington capacity for the popular Cash for Clunkers program, but it's worth checking out if you're curious about your eligibility.

Check out Torrington's budding Art Scene!

Artwell is the epicenter of everything creative in Torrington. With the recent bone-headed obscenity complaints behind us, it's a great time to celebrate the essential Torrington destination that is Artwell. This will be a great time, for all ages!

Artwell Rent Party & Pot Luck Dinner

Saturday, August 22, 2009
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Artwell Gallery and Community Arts Center
19 Water St.
Torrington, CT

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Phone: 8604825122
Email: artwell@sbcglobal.net

music, food, and gallery tour
bring a dish to share :]

$10. for music, food and tour!
$5. for music!
All proceeds go to Help Keep Artwell A Float!

Musical Guest GREGORY CIDER

Tour hosts include:
Brazen Betties
Haydria Bish > perfumer
Paul Sakren Studios
Chad Etting Gallery