Cheshire, Connecticut

Cheshire is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 28,543.

Culture and notable features

Every June, the town celebrates its annual Strawberry Festival on the First Congregational Church green. The town is also known for its highly competative high school sports team, the Cheshire Rams, its award winning marching band, and its rivalry with Amity High School.

Related Topics:
Marching band - Amity High School

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Cheshire Academy (originally The Episcopal Academy of Connecticut) was founded in Cheshire in 1794.

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Cheshire Academy - Episcopal

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Cheshire is home to two large state prison facilities located in the northern section of town. The largest of these facilities is the Cheshire Correctional Institution, which opened in 1910. In 1982, the Manson Youth Institution opened adjacent to the CCI. These prisons explain the skewed male/female ratios listed below.

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One child is planning a TV show on his life at Dodd Middle School, though, the show is currently being wirtten on account of the child is currently in 8th grade. The series is from his point of view and a selected commitee of 3 people are his proofreaders.

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