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Did Your Connecticut Town Make the Top 9 Places to Live List?
Travel & Leisure recently released their list of the 9 Best Places to Live in Connecticut. Unlike many similar rankings based mainly on Google analytics, Travel & Leisure took a different approach by consulting Connecticut real estate agents to compile their Top 9 cities and towns. Let's dive into their...
DSS Moves Up Delivery Of Summer Food Benefits Three Weeks, Apologizes For Delay
(Updated 8 a.m.) HARTFORD, CT – The state Department of Social Services apologized Monday for data issues that delayed the distribution of a new Summer food benefit and said that the agency had been able to decrease the delay by three weeks. “We know many people have questions about...
Strong storm brings down trees, power lines across Conn.
A strong storm moved through Connecticut on Sunday and brought down dozens of trees and power lines across the state. Eversource is reporting around 400 customers without power on Monday morning. During the storm, there were more than 16,000 outages reported. There is no estimate for how long it will take for 100% power restoration.
80 years ago, a gas-soaked roof and WWII created a perfect storm for the Hartford circus tragedy
July 6 marks the 80th remembrance of the deadliest single building or building complex fire in Connecticut history. The infamous Hartford Circus Fire happened on July 6, 1944. An estimated 168 people died that day, and experts say there were almost certainly more who lost their lives. Natalie Belanger, a...
Southington bar to close after past incidents
A Southington night spot that had been the scene of past trouble is shutting its doors for good. 75 Center says on its Facebook page “due to unfortunate circumstances we are going to be locking our doors Wednesday, July 3rd for the last time.”
Sunday’s storm leaves downed trees across New Britain
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) – New Britain’s Department of Public Works responded to over 20 calls of downed trees Sunday afternoon. “A few trees landed on a few houses which it’s private property so unfortunately we can’t touch it. A few cars did get damaged,” said General Foreman Michael Fulfer. The city had two DPW […]
Canton continues to clean up storm damage
CANTON, CT (WFSB) - Crews were out clearing downed trees and storm damage in Canton on Monday. Thunderstorms rolled through the region on Sunday. The town said a portion of its Rails to Trails would be closed on Monday. It said the trail was closed from Atwater Road to Commerce...
Frustrated fans sounding off after music fest cut short, last-minute venue change
Capulet Fest promised a three-day hard rock fest that will “have your mind blown,” according to its website. But fans are pulling out their hair Monday trying to get their money back after cancelled sets, and a last-minute venue change too. The CT Attorney General’s Office is now...
Connecticut State Parks close water bodies due to bacteria levels
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Is it safe to swim at your favorite state park lake or beach? Check before you go. Bodies of water at three Connecticut State Parks were closed, as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. Those include Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown and Wharton Brook State […]
Celebrate Patriotism with South Windsor
Get ready to wave your flags and join the fun with the South Windsor Patriotic Commission, dedicated to bringing the community together in celebration of our nation’s pride. The commission itself hosts a variety of events throughout the year, ensuring there’s something for everyone to take part in. One of the highlights is the lively Memorial Day Parade, which brings families and friends together to honor those who have served our country.
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