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State leaders discuss federal bill to standardize heat-related safety measures among workers
On a day as hot as Monday, construction workers in Hartford relied on a cooler filled with ice, water and sports drinks to help get them through the heat. “We take like 10 minute breaks, water, just to drink fluids," said Jacob Quiterio, "We have to reset." But some construction...
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return After Engine Panel Loss
A United Airlines Holdings Inc. plane had to return to a Connecticut airport after losing part of a liner from inside the engine’s cover. This incident adds to a series of flight mishaps this year for the carrier, which is already under scrutiny. The Airbus SE A320 aircraft took...
Saybrook Point Sidewalks Go to Town Meeting
As part of a town meeting on July 23 Old Saybrook residents can approve an appropriation of $366,640 for a state grant that will pay for the construction of sidewalks in Saybrook Point. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. At a meeting on July 9, the Old...
Notorious Meriden After-Hours Club Raided, Nets 3 Arrests, More To Come, Police Say
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Saturday, July 13, at 190 Grove St., in Meriden. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, the purpose of the search was to recover evidence from a recent assault that occurred at the property. McKay said many of the problems...
Little League players and coaches working as a team to beat the heat
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Hot weather isn’t only tough for those working outside, but also those playing sports in the sweltering heat. Several little league players across the state are battling the conditions on the field. Baseball is one of those sports where it can be difficult to escape...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
New office to promote equity and inclusion within Connecticut state government to be established
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of the Governor announced it is establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity. The office will be responsible for making the state government a “leader in equity and inclusion” with the goal of getting rid of barriers and creating opportunities, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Southington family hosts 4th annual swim-a-thon to support veterans
A number of families spent the morning by the pool at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Berlin, but not to escape the heat. They were raising money for veterans in need. And behind it all are two young teens. The Ahern family gathered their community on a beautiful day to...
The Greater New Haven Probus Club wants to recycle your bicycle and musical instruments
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – The Probus Club accepted bicycles and instruments from all across New Haven County Sunday afternoon. There were drop-off locations in Hamden, West Haven and East Haven. All of the donated bikes will go to people who can’t afford them. “They sit in people’s garages, and the kid’s left the house,” […]
Big Y warns customers of skimming incidents
(WFSB) - A supermarket chain warned customers about skimming incidents at a couple of store locations in Connecticut. Big Y reported that on Jun. 29, someone attached a skimming device to a terminal at the Naugatuck and Plainville stores. “The security and privacy of our customers is of utmost importance...
59-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash
A 59-year-old Connecticut man was killed after police say he lost control of his car.The incident occurred in New Haven at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15, on I-91 southbound in the area of Exit 2.According to Connecticut State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Segu…
Dave DeFronzo Announces Citizen Election Qualification and AFL-CIO and CSU-AAUP Endorsements
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL) has announced he has successfully qualified for the state’s Citizen Election Program, known commonly as the “Clean Election Program,” in his run for the 26th District State Representative seat. At the same time he has announced endorsements for his candidacy from the Connecticut AFL-CIO and the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP).
Connecticut State Police arrest juvenile accused of vandalizing, stealing from cemetery
(WJAR) — Connecticut authorities are searching for a property owner after a juvenile was arrested after allegedly damaging and stealing an item from a Killingly cemetery. According to the Connecticut State Police, they responded to Holy Cross Cemetery on Sunday for a report of ongoing vandalism. A witness observed...
Borough fire department getting new truck
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Fire Department has been approved to get a new rescue truck as its current truck is nearing the end of its road. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses on July 2 approved to order a Pierce Enforcer Rescue Truck through the Houston Galveston Area Council in the amount of $1.3 million from the Firematic Supply Company out of East Yaphank, N.Y.
Tax Abatement Committee Meeting Agenda — July 23
The Tax Abatement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 P.M, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 165 Church St., New Haven to hear the following:. ORDER CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAXES OF BTC NEW HAVEN LLC, TAX ACCOUNT NUMBERS 946880, 947274, 947528, AND 653521. 2. LM20240143.
Video captures apparent street takeover in New Haven: What to do if you witness one
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Video captured an apparent street takeover in New Haven on Saturday. The video shows ATVs and dirt bikes blocking the Whalley Avenue and Amity Road intersection. At one point, one rider can be seen doing donuts. “I’m just at the light and probably close to 50 people,” Elias Campos, a […]
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