We Cheered, We Cried, We Celebrated, We Inspired: Enfield In 2022

ENFIELD, CT — Enfield certainly had its share of interesting news in the year 2022, from good to bad to inspirational. There were a number of business openings and closings, national recognition for some outstanding athletic accomplishments, the awe-inspiring sight of Wreaths Across America trucks traveling through town and several prominent departures.

Enfield Patch has compiled 30 of the most-read stories into this year-end edition. They are arranged in four categories, and within each category are listed chronologically, with the original date of publication following the headline.

BUSINESS

• Outback Steakhouse Shutters Enfield Location (1/24)
• Massive Warehouse Proposal Passes Inland Wetlands Agency (2/2)
• Elm Plaza Purchased By Ocean State Job Lot (3/22)
• Land Cleared To Begin Construction Of Enfield Noble Station (4/27)
• Golf Practice Facility Likely To Close In Favor Of Solar Farm (5/13)
• Denny's Closes Enfield Location After More Than 45 Years In Business (9/15)
• Restricted Parking Around Enfield Pub Set To Begin (11/28)
• Construction Begins On New O'Reilly Auto Parts Store (12/9)
• Hair Salon Thriving At New Location In Historic Hazardville (12/15)

GENERAL

• Fire Breaks Out At Enfield Street Auto Dealership (5/20)
• Race Against Time: Dying Man Marries At Hospital, Awaits Birth Of Son (6/13)
• Mom Pens Heart-Wrenching Letter In Son's Obituary (7/14)
• Homicide Victim Identified At Town Green Gazebo (8/10)
• Enfield Social Society Celebrating 200th Anniversary (9/20)
• Attorney From Enfield Involved In Winning Record-Setting Civil Lawsuit (10/18)
• Removal Of Republican Campaign Signs Causes Controversy (10/18)
• Students, Staff Greet Wreaths Across America Convoy [VIDEO] (12/14)

IN MEMORIAM

• Tony DiPace (1/24)
• Nova (3/28)
• Joey Bosco (4/5)
• Joe Andrychowski (8/8)
• Donovan Abbe (8/29)
• Bill Teed (9/13)
• Larry Tracey (11/7)
• Joe Ravalese (11/30)

SPORTS

• Meet Some Local Ex-Pro Ballplayers: Brad Tweedlie (2/14)
• Bob Bromage Field Approved For Powder Hollow By Town Council (3/7)
• 50 Years Later, Enfield Golfer Recalls Inaugural Julius Boros Event (5/11)
• Legendary Field Hockey Coach Elected To National Hall Of Fame (8/22)
• College Field Hockey Standout Earns All-American Honors (12/16)