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5 Connecticut Towns People Are Fleeing As Soon As Possible—You Won’t Believe
Connecticut, often known for its picturesque landscapes and affluent neighborhoods, is experiencing a surprising trend: an increasing number of residents are packing up and leaving certain towns. While the state continues to be home to many thriving communities, some towns are witnessing a significant exodus. This article delves into five Connecticut towns that are experiencing a notable population decline, exploring the reasons behind this trend and what it means for the future of these communities.
Connecticut's new laws take effect July 1
HARTFORD, Conn. — A range of new laws are going into effect in Connecticut, placing protections in some areas and tightening penalties in others. A few changes Connecticut residents can expect include:. -Medical debt will no longer be allowed to be reported to credit rating agencies. -New protections for...
Connecticut House passes vehicle tax changes
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut House of Representatives passed an omnibus bill, which includes changes to the vehicle tax, in a special session on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 82-42. The coalition supporting the bill consisted mostly of Democrats joined by some Republicans, including the House Minority Leader. The bill includes a change […]
Connecticut Drive-In Highlighted for Best Breakfast Sandwich in the State
I know they told us growing up to never skip breakfast, but some people just don't listen to that. I wholeheartedly agree with the no skipping breakfast thing - I find it to be a superior meal of the day. There are so many options to choose from, but breakfast sandwiches are the ultimate choice in my opinion.
Connecticut experts weigh in on presidential debate
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Local political experts are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s debate performance Thursday night. “Exasperation, is this the best we can do?” said John McKinney, who used to be the top Republican in the Connecticut Senate. “Joe Biden’s only goal was show America that he’s up to the task. I […]
Connecticut Passport to the Parks price rises
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The price for Connecticut’s Passport to the Parks part of your vehicle registration is going up $3 this year. The $5 annual fee is now $8. Under the program, anyone with a vehicle registered in Connecticut can park for free at state parks and forests. It’s caused a boost in […]
July 4th fireworks 2024 in New York City, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Ahead of the Fourth of July, many communities around the Tri-State area are planning their own Independence Day celebrations with fireworks.Below is a list of some of the festivities scheduled in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.If your community is hosting fireworks but is not on this list, please fill out the form below.NEW YORK CITY FIREWORKSFor the first time since 2013, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show will return to the Hudson River, and people are excited!On five bobbing barges positioned between West 14th Street and West 34th Street, fireworks are set to light up the New York...
Gov. Ned Lamont tests positive for COVID-19
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Thursday. Lamont’s office said he was feeling slightly under the weather and took an at-home COVID test out of an abundance of caution. In a statement, Julia Bergman, Lamont’s chief spokesperson, says that, along with not being in the […]
Gov. Lamont, his neighbors fined $1,000 each for illegally removing trees from shared land in Greenwich
A special meeting by the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency on Thursday ordered the Lamonts, the Viks, and the Ashton Drive Association, a neighborhood association that owns nearby land, to each pay a municipal fine of $1,000.
Abe Kaoud, owner of Kaoud Rugs in Connecticut, dies at 83
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Abe Kaoud, an entrepreneur that turned a New Haven rug cleaning business in the 1950s into a statewide retail chain seen on billboards and television ads, has passed away. According to his family, the co-founder of Kaoud Rugs passed away at the age of 83. In a post shared on […]
Connecticut governor to replant more than 180 trees, thousands of bushes cut down behind his house
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday was officially ordered by his local inland wetlands agency to replant more than 180 trees and thousands of bushes that were chopped down in November on property behind the Democrat’s Greenwich home. While one of Lamont’s neighbors and a neighborhood organization were also...
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