How to Submit a Story Idea or Press Release to TurleyCT Community Publications

TurleyCT Community Publications accepts story ideas and press releases through the Contact Us form on its website. You enter your name and email address, add your message, and send it; the form is protected by reCAPTCHA, so you must complete that check before the submission goes through. If you prefer not to use the web form, the site also lists a mailing address (PO BOX 725, Farmington, CT 06034) and a phone number, (860) 651-4700, for reaching the publication.

What the Contact Form Asks For

The site's Contact Us section is headed "Have a story idea or press release?" and presents a short form. Based on the published page, the visible fields are:

The form notes that the site is protected by reCAPTCHA and that Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. That means the verification step is handled by Google, not by TurleyCT, and your use of that check is governed by Google's terms.

Step-by-Step: Submitting Through the Website

1. Open the Contact Us page on turleyct.com. The form appears under the "Contact Us" heading near the bottom of the page.
2. Enter your name in the Name field. This field is required, so the form will not send without it.
3. Enter your email address in the Email field. This is also required and is how the publication would reply to you.
4. Write your story idea or press release in the message area. State the topic clearly and include the key facts a newsroom would need — who, what, when, and where — plus any relevant dates or deadlines.
5. Complete the reCAPTCHA check. The form will not submit until this is done.
6. Click Send. The page shows a Send button as the submission action.

Expected result: After a successful send, your message is delivered to the publication through the form. The site does not publish a confirmation message or response-time commitment, so treat the absence of an error as the only on-page signal that the submission went through.

Common Snags and How to Handle Them

• The Send button does nothing. The most likely cause is an incomplete required field (Name or Email) or an unfinished reCAPTCHA check. Re-check both before trying again.
• You are unsure whether it arrived. The site offers no tracking or confirmation number. If you need certainty, follow up by phone at (860) 651-4700.
• You want to send attachments. The published form shows only name, email, and message fields — no file upload is described. If your press release includes photos or documents, call the number above to ask how the publication prefers to receive them.
• You would rather not use a web form. Mail your idea or release to TurleyCT Community Publications, PO BOX 725, Farmington, CT 06034.

What to Include in Your Submission

Because the form gives you one free-text message box, make it count. A useful structure:

• One-line summary of the story or release.
• The news itself — the event, announcement, or development, with dates and locations.
• Why it matters to local readers in the ten towns the publications serve.
• Contact details for follow-up, including a phone number if email is not your preferred channel.
• Any deadline tied to the story, such as an event date.

Keep in mind that the site describes its Life Publications as a monthly news magazine delivered to more than 75,000 homes, and it also maintains archives of the Valley & West Hartford Press and Life editions. A submission that fits a community-news format — local people, local events, local organizations — aligns with what these publications cover.

Choosing How to Reach Them

The form is the fastest route for text-based ideas; the phone is the better choice when you need to confirm something or discuss logistics the form cannot handle.