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4/28/2021

As the Seasons Change, so Too Does Main Street!

Dear Friends,

We are encouraged by the many positive developments happening both on and around Main Street. It's exciting to see the completion of the Hartford HealthCare Health Center and the new shops and restaurants opening, and the growing sense of energy and community pride.

I hope you and yours have stayed safe during the past year. Like everyone, we at Friends of Main Street are looking forward to a bright future.

Although our organization had to cancel in-person events, we continued to stay active, promoting local businesses, community news, and organizing the addition of festive snowflakes to storefronts.

As Winsted starts to emerge from the pandemic, we look forward to bringing back an even stronger community spirit. To that end, I am writing to you for two reasons:

This spring Friends of Main Street will once again hang pots of beautiful flowers on Main Street and hire someone to keep them watered throughout the summer. Residents and visitors alike enjoy seeing them. Would you please consider making a donation to help us have fresh flowers in our downtown in June?
We all recognize that times have changed. To address those changes, we would like Friends of Main Street to be responsive to the needs of our community. Would you please take a minute to say how you think Friends of Main Street should prioritize its activities?

Please consider making a donation to help us have fresh flowers in our downtown and, by taking our survey and share, your ideas. Your input will make a difference in our organization’s future plans.

Thank you very much for your support.

Francis Delaney
President, Friends of Main Street – Winsted

Glorious baskets of flowers start adorning our decoratives poles that line Main Street in the first week of June

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As the Seasons Change, so Too Does Main Street

4/4/2021

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Not only is Winchester a wonderful place to live and work, but it also has a great mix of city and country, coupled with a walkable downtown, storefront opportunities, and a diverse restaurant scene.

Artisans & Crafters • Diverse Restaurants • YMCA • Museums • Annual Festivals • Pet Parades • Hiking Trails • Breweries • Retro Art Deco Movie House • Whiting Mills • Outdoor & Indoor Recreation • Highland Lake GoCarts • American Museum of Tort Law • Ice Cream • Natural Wonders • American Mural Project • Miniature Golf • Duckpin Bowling • Largest Civil War Collection in the State • Antique Shops • Community College • Old Mills • 6-lane, 25-meter Indoor Pool • Summer Concerts on the Green • Galleries • Sue Grossman Still River Greenway • Tiffany Windows • Hayrides on Main Street • New Deal/W.P.A. Art Mural • Solomon Rockwell House • Skiing/Snowboarding, Wired Shared WorkSpaces and so much more!

This Spring, come downtown and see what's new on Main Street!

Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter: 80 South Main Street, the new home of the hospital’s Hungerford Emergency & Medical Care. The location also features a landing pad for a LIFE STAR medical transport helicopter.

Rooted Market: 390 Main Street, is a local, family owned Health Food Store offering a variety of natural and organic products. We feature natural alternatives to all your grocery and vitamin needs. We also offer health and beauty items, cleaning supplies, herbal and homeopathic remedies, gift items, and so much more.

Plant Life Aficionado: 60 Main Street, a humble, family owned Plant Shop with dreams of propagating nature's beauty and healing for all to enjoy.

Live.BeYou.: 396 Main Street. Boutique clothing, beautifully crafted jewelry, accessories & personalized gifts.

Railway Cafe: 580 Main Street, Homestyle breakfast and lunch favorites, big fresh salads, lots of baked goods, specialty coffees and ice cream too.

2nd Home Lounge: 524 Main Street, A relaxing environment to enjoy a local craft beer, or glass of wine from a local winery, with a creative bite to eat with friends. Opening Soon!

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