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This Time, HANH Wins Row Homes Auction
After losing out to another bidder at a previous foreclosure auction, the Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH) became the third part-owner of a former co-op’s homes in Dixwell. HANH prevailed at a foreclosure auction Saturday to purchase the building at 133 – 137 Henry St., one of the properties that...
Cigna launches $9M health equity fund
The Cigna Group will allocate $9 million toward health equity initiatives over three years. The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund will provide $9 million to target health disparities in specific communities. Houston and Hartford, Conn. will be the first communities to receive funding, according to a July 22 news release.
Trasacco Brings Vast Experience as New Morgan-Westbrook-Old Saybrook Football Coach
Often in sports, change can be scary. When a team faces a situation with a fresh face taking over at the helm, an adjustment period is inevitable. The Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook co-op football team is ready and excited for its next chapter as it welcomes Casey Trasacco to the gridiron as its new head coach.
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”. Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon, co-founder of the multi-Platinum music collective Brockhampton, returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a “Live From the Lab” set at the TELEFUNKEN microphones Headquarters in nearby South Windsor. The band’s performance was tracked with a full complement of the company’s microphones, and the hi-res audio and video performance can be seen here:
168 Apartments Teed Up For Wooster Sq.
One hundred and sixty eight more apartments took a big step closer to coming to Wooster Square, after the project’s new co-development team won permission to modify a plan last approved in 2021. The City Plan Commission took that unanimous vote of support Wednesday night during its latest monthly...
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Meteors
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Meteors. Shooting stars can be seen at all times of the year. One of the best meteor showers, the Perseids, will peak on August 12-13. Learn about those flashes of light in the sky at our next free public planetarium show.
Tires, railroad tracks, old machines pulled from Naugatuck River
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Under the Interstate 84/Route 8 junction known as Waterbury’s Mixmaster, a group known as the PAL River Brigade waded in the water, taking trash out of the Naugatuck River. “We really have to dig [debris] out of the dirt,” Sarah Rose, who helped clean up the river, said. About a dozen […]
Garden Notes: July 24, 2024
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Music Mondays: July 29, Brother Sal Blues Band. Performances run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be available at selected performances. Cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers; Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to noon, “The Magic of Origami.” Learn one of the greatest origami projects of all time, a “new” classic: the Butterfly Ball. Easy to fold, slightly challenging to assemble, it looks great all by itself, but when you toss it in the air, 12 paper butterflies float to the ground. For adults and children ages 12 and older. Cost: $40 members, $60 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Witch Slapped's 3rd Annual Meet and Greet
It’s that time again! Witch Slapped will be hosting their THIRD ANNUAL Meet N Greet! On Saturday, July 27th from 6-9 pm, the publice is invited to come by and meet fellow coven members, enjoy some yummy food, create magick in the workshop and more. This event is FREE and open to all ages.
EPA pushes back on key GE-proposed Housatonic Rest of River remediation plans, files fact sheet covering airborne PCBs
Following General Electric Company’s (GE) roll out of two key proposals in its Housatonic Rest of River remediation proposal—Quality of Life Compliance Plan and Updated Project Operations Plan—the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) replied July 22 with its conditional approval that included a push for more specificity in mitigation measures, qualitative standards, public-road provisions, sampling work, and decontamination and monitoring protocols. These EPA revisions are due to be incorporated by GE into the articles no later than November 22, with a public input period to follow.
PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional. It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around. On...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Pathfinder, Berkshire vocational schools awarded career training grants
The state has awarded $13.4-million in educational grants to 21 organizations and schools across the state for careers in the trades, construction and manufacturing industries including two in western Massachusetts.
The Circus Arts Conservatory makes first trip to Berkshire County
LENOX, Mass. – Juggling, balancing and other fun acts are being performed at Duffin Theater. The Circus Arts Conservatory is bringing the circus to Berkshire County. This will be the first time they will be in Bekrshire County. The Circus Arts Conservatory aims to continue the legacy of the...
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside Putnam Walmart, Police Say
In Windham County, Contessa Vayo, age 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested on suspicion of threatening and related charges outside the Putnam Walmart on School Street on Friday afternoon, July 29. Connecticut State Police said it was around 2:30 p.m. when a man pushed a cart full of merchandise out of...
GoFundMe started for family of child who died at Benedict Pond
Pittsfield and Great Barrington — A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the family of EarlGiver Essien. On July 17, the 13-year-old was found unresponsive at Benedict Pond and, while lifesaving efforts including CPR were performed by several bystanders and doctors at Fairview Hospital, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Rower with Old Lyme roots to compete in his second Olympics
OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Brian Corrigan knew his son Liam had something special on the water when he was just a high school freshman. “Early on they recognized he can row well and he’s powerful … and I’ll credit the coaches here,” Brian Corrigan said. Something special is happening in these waters at the […]
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