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East Windsor solar farm to provide energy for 12K homes
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s largest solar farm in East Windsor will provide energy to 12,000 homes and local businesses when complete this fall. The project was funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and leverages tax credits. It’s considered the largest investment in energy and climate in the nation’s history. Tuesday, Sen. […]
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...
Berkshire Humane Society Pets of the Week: Meet Binx, Luna & Willow
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pets of the Week are a lovely trio of guinea pigs! The group consists...
NY PSC approves limited rate hike for Central Hudson. What does this mean for customers?
The utility initially proposed a rate plan that would increase its revenue by $181 million, hiking delivery rates for electric and gas by 16 and 19 percent, respectively. Instead, the PSC has approved a roughly $79 million rate plan, with a 5.5 percent hike for electric delivery, and a 7.3 percent hike for gas delivery.
Triplex Cinema Celebrates One Year Anniversary
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will celebrate its one year anniversary with a party on Saturday, July 27 at 5PM on the Triplex terrace. Free wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served, courtesy of Guido's Market, and Triplex board members and staff will be on hand to celebrate the many successes of the first year of the community-owned Triplex. The event will also kick off the Triplex seat naming campaign.
Skillful crew flies through fast-paced farce in Barrington’s ‘Boeing Boeing’ (Review)
PITTSFIELD — “Boeing Boeing” is two and a half hours of non-stop laughs caused by high-flying antics, choreographed with split-second timing by Julianne Boyd, jam-packed with outstanding design from Kristen Robinson (sets), Sarah Jean Tosetti (costumes), David Lander (lights) and Fabian Obispo (sound). Add a sextet of polished performances, and you get a satisfying afternoon or evening of comedy and farce at its best.
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary with Two Special Train Events this weekend
The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum celebrates 40 years of offering tourist train rides The post Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary with Two Special Train Events this weekend first appeared on Spotlight News.
New State PAC Seeks To Make An Impact
A new political action committee based in Windsor Locks is hoping to support legislative candidates and policies aimed at making Connecticut a more equitable state, particularly for historically marginalized communities. The PAC, Impact CT, is a nonpartisan Independent Expenditure Committee that will support candidates of any political party who support...
Connecticut Families: NAUGKIDS allows kids to ride historic train for free this summer
THOMASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — All aboard the Naugatuck Railroad for a unique adventure through the river valley! “I think history is important and this is a really unique opportunity because you get to experience this in Connecticut on a historic line that helped build this entire county at one time,” said Orion Newall, manager of […]
Community comes together to fund surgery for dog thrown from moving vehicle in Avon
A dog suffered serious injuries after being thrown from a moving vehicle in Avon on Tuesday afternoon. Avon animal control officials said the dog was thrown from a vehicle on Route 44 in the area of Petco and Puerto Vallarta at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday. The dog — a 1-year-old...
Man from Waterbury sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man who went by the nickname “Boti” learned his fate for his participating in a drug trafficking ring. Oscar Pena-Crespo, 29, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentence was...
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