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Clocktown Chronicle is excited to announce Best of Thomaston 2026, a community contest celebrating the local businesses, organizations and traditions that make Thomaston special. From your favorite pizza place to the community traditions you look forward to every year, we want to hear from you!
The inaugural contest features 12 categories across three areas:
Food & Drink: Best Pizza, Best Breakfast, Best Coffee, Best Restaurant and Best Bar.
Shopping & Services: Best Retail Store, Best Customer Service, Best New Business and Best Hair Salon / Barber.
Clocktown Favorites: Best Thomaston Tradition, Best Thomaston Nonprofit / Organization and Best Hidden Gem.
Nominations are open now through Sunday, November 8th, at 11:59 p.m.
Nominate your favorites in any or all categories, with the top five eligible nominees in each category advancing to a final round of community voting.
Winners will be announced Wednesday, November 25th.
For the complete contest timeline, category descriptions, eligibility requirements and official rules, visit our Best of Thomaston 2026 information page.