Historical Society benefit. Kids can meet Santa and buy some gifts for thier loved ones
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Santa Breakfast
Historical Society benefit. Kids can meet Santa and buy some gifts for thier loved ones
Town Meeting
December 2nd at 7:00pm
One topic of discussion is Cell phone tower to be considered on Balance Rock Road
One topic of discussion is Cell phone tower to be considered on Balance Rock Road
Fire damages our only business
EAST HARTLAND — The pub side of Cuginos Restaurant will remain open for dining while the owner waits for insurance analysts to come on Monday to assess the damage of a chimney fire that occurred on Thanksgiving night.
The fire was extinguished by multiple fire departments in the area in the late hours of Thanksgiving day, sparing the structure, which has stood there for over 300 years, according to the owner, Nizo Cuginos.
“We had been burning wood in the fireplace all day long and we had an accident. It happened at night after everybody left,” Cuginos said.
“We had 20 fire trucks from many different fire departments here. I felt at that moment, that I am not the only one who cares about this house; someone else cares about it too,” Cuginos said.
It showed by the way the fire fighters responded and extinguished the fire so promptly, according to the owner.
“They did a good job. They gently opened this place. They tried to create the least amount of damage possible while putting the fire out,” Cuginos said.
“I am still waiting for Monday to find out the damages. My insurance has to come and assess the situation,” he said.
As for now, Cuginos will serve dinner in the pub, but they have had to cancel parties that were going to take place in the main dining room, where the fire occurred.
“This is a big loss because a lot of parties and large groups that come in want to dine on that side. They like the fireplace and atmosphere,” Cuginos said.
Between having his insurance company assess the damage and getting contractors and builders in to fix what was damaged, the owner is not 100 percent sure when he will be able to re-open the entire restaurant for business.
“I’m going to fix it up and everything will return to normality. The question is, how long will it take?” Cuginos said. “Two weeks? Three? Four or Five?”
Cuginos noted that during the long weekend, it has been very difficult to reach any construction or insurance people to come out to the site.
“The biggest effect is the loss of business on the big Thanksgiving weekend and the next two weeks. I already canceled one big party and told them I couldn’t host their party because of an accident,” he said.
Up to 45 people can eat in the bar, but during the Christmas season people don’t want to eat in the pub with their family. They want to eat in the dining room with that wonderful atmosphere, according to the owner.
Overall, the owner does not think he will lose too much business.
“It is out of my hands now, the insurance needs to make estimates. I don’t know how long it is going to take for it to be fixed,” he said. “I hope that people will not forget about this place. I know they will be back, I believe I will have support.”
The owner expressed how thankful he was to the fire departments that responded.
“Thank you, East Hartland, Granby, Winsted and everyone else that came that night
The fire was extinguished by multiple fire departments in the area in the late hours of Thanksgiving day, sparing the structure, which has stood there for over 300 years, according to the owner, Nizo Cuginos.
“We had been burning wood in the fireplace all day long and we had an accident. It happened at night after everybody left,” Cuginos said.
“We had 20 fire trucks from many different fire departments here. I felt at that moment, that I am not the only one who cares about this house; someone else cares about it too,” Cuginos said.
It showed by the way the fire fighters responded and extinguished the fire so promptly, according to the owner.
“They did a good job. They gently opened this place. They tried to create the least amount of damage possible while putting the fire out,” Cuginos said.
“I am still waiting for Monday to find out the damages. My insurance has to come and assess the situation,” he said.
As for now, Cuginos will serve dinner in the pub, but they have had to cancel parties that were going to take place in the main dining room, where the fire occurred.
“This is a big loss because a lot of parties and large groups that come in want to dine on that side. They like the fireplace and atmosphere,” Cuginos said.
Between having his insurance company assess the damage and getting contractors and builders in to fix what was damaged, the owner is not 100 percent sure when he will be able to re-open the entire restaurant for business.
“I’m going to fix it up and everything will return to normality. The question is, how long will it take?” Cuginos said. “Two weeks? Three? Four or Five?”
Cuginos noted that during the long weekend, it has been very difficult to reach any construction or insurance people to come out to the site.
“The biggest effect is the loss of business on the big Thanksgiving weekend and the next two weeks. I already canceled one big party and told them I couldn’t host their party because of an accident,” he said.
Up to 45 people can eat in the bar, but during the Christmas season people don’t want to eat in the pub with their family. They want to eat in the dining room with that wonderful atmosphere, according to the owner.
Overall, the owner does not think he will lose too much business.
“It is out of my hands now, the insurance needs to make estimates. I don’t know how long it is going to take for it to be fixed,” he said. “I hope that people will not forget about this place. I know they will be back, I believe I will have support.”
The owner expressed how thankful he was to the fire departments that responded.
“Thank you, East Hartland, Granby, Winsted and everyone else that came that night
Big news in town! Thanksgiving got out of control in the fireplace
HARTLAND — Fire damaged the town's only business, Cugino's Restaurant, on Thanksgiving.
East Hartland volunteer firefighters were called to the restaurant at 6 Hartland Boulevard about 8:45 p.m. for a report of an activated fire alarm. When they arrived, they found smoke inside the restaurant, Hartland Fire Marshal Peter Sevetz said.
The restaurant had closed so no customers or staff were in the building, Sevetz said. Firefighters quickly found fire in the walls around the three central fireplaces. Firefighters began tearing into the wall to get at the fire while at the same time calling for assistance from firefighters in West Hartland, Granby, Barkhamsted and Granville, Mass.
Firefighters controlled the fire in about an hour. Sevetz described damage as moderate in the main dining area and minor on the second floor. The restaurant will have to be closed until repairs are made, he said Hot embers or sparks had gotten behind paneling next to the fireplace, Sevetz said. East Hartland Fire Chief Norm Gundersen said the business's alarm system saved the building from being heavily damaged
East Hartland volunteer firefighters were called to the restaurant at 6 Hartland Boulevard about 8:45 p.m. for a report of an activated fire alarm. When they arrived, they found smoke inside the restaurant, Hartland Fire Marshal Peter Sevetz said.
The restaurant had closed so no customers or staff were in the building, Sevetz said. Firefighters quickly found fire in the walls around the three central fireplaces. Firefighters began tearing into the wall to get at the fire while at the same time calling for assistance from firefighters in West Hartland, Granby, Barkhamsted and Granville, Mass.
Firefighters controlled the fire in about an hour. Sevetz described damage as moderate in the main dining area and minor on the second floor. The restaurant will have to be closed until repairs are made, he said Hot embers or sparks had gotten behind paneling next to the fireplace, Sevetz said. East Hartland Fire Chief Norm Gundersen said the business's alarm system saved the building from being heavily damaged
Monday, November 15, 2010
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