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The Hartford Courant reported today that William Hosley, "a passionate and outspoken voice for the preservation and promotion of Connecticut's history and culture," has resigned as head of the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society. The ALS owns and exhibits 12 historic properties around the state, including two in Hartford: the Butler-McCook Household and Garden on Main Street and the Isham-Terry House on High Street, overlooking I-84.

Neither Hosley nor ALS board members would give a public explanation for Hosley's departure. Kenneth R. Kahn, executive director of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, said other local organizations should "get this guy employed for the good of the community." He called Hosley "a unique spokesman for the historical assets of the region" and asked, "With all his knowledge of Greater Hartford and Connecticut, do you want him moving to Kansas?"

Visit the ALS's site at www.hartnet.org/als

# Posted by Kevin Flood at 3:12 PM

Monday, December 06, 2004

Front Street Remembered

Every year, people who grew up in the Front Street neighborhood get together to catch up on each other and share memories of the neighborhood, which was destroyed in the 1950s to make way for Constitution Plaza and Interstate 91. The Hartford Courant reports on this year's gathering.

# Posted by Kevin Flood at 11:06 AM

Sunday, December 05, 2004

Preservation Group Looking for a Director

The Hartford Preservation Alliance, until now an all-volunteer organization, intends to hire its first executive director. The HPA was created seven years ago and has become a leading voice for historic preservation in Hartford. An advertisement for the job appears on CareerBuilder.com. The application deadline is December 13.

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Friday, December 31, 2004

ALS Loses Hosley; Let's Hope Hartford Doesn't