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$1.1M will help transform Colchester area into park
COLCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — A Colchester property the city bought for $1 is getting a $1.1 million boost to become a public park. “When complete, Colchester residents and visitors, including those traveling along the nearby Airline Trail, will be able to enjoy this beautiful spot to relax on a bench, sit by the water, enjoy […]
Ability Beyond is granted $30,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
BETHEL, Conn. — One of the state’s largest providers of disability services has received a sizable grant to help further its mission. According to a release on Wednesday, Ability Beyond was granted $30,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, which will benefit the community by funding the Pathways to Excellence employee training program.
Connecticut man arrested for burglary, narcotics charges after K-9 tracking
THOMPSON, Conn. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police said a Thompson man was arrested on burglary and narcotics charges after being tracked by a K-9 unit on July 4. Christopher Sargent was charged with burglary in the 3rd degree, interfering with police, and possession of a controlled substance. Police said...
Deadline approaching for Camp Lejeune claims
(WFSB) - The deadline for veterans and their families impacted by toxic drinking water at Camp Lejeune is fast approaching. Many Connecticut families are filing claims, but time is running out. We’ve all seen the ads on TV and heard them on the radio. Lawyers asking people to call...
CT officers cracking down on impaired boating through ‘Operation Dry Water’ this holiday weekend
HADDAM, Conn. — This holiday weekend, officers across the state and country are out on the water, working on a national campaign called Operation Dry Water. It’s an initiative to cut down on boating under the influence. In Connecticut, officers from the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental...
After nearly 70 years in business, retail chain announces it’s closing every store
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Discount retailer Bob’s Stores is getting ready to close up shop. The company, which began in Connecticut before expanding throughout the Northeast, will close all locations and liquidate all inventory, according to a press release by the chain’s owner GoDigital Media Group. The move is part of the business’ Chapter 11 restructuring petition, which was filed on June 18.
Renter’s Rebate Program applications being accepted
KENT—The Renter’s Rebate program is open and accepting applications. The program provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters, who are 65 years and older or totally disabled (over the age of 18, as defined by Social Security) whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Kent Social Services will...
D’Amelio family will return to Connecticut this weekend to promote new popcorn brand
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — The D’Amelio family are returning to their hometown of Norwalk this weekend to promote their new popcorn brand. The family, which together has a combined total of 390 million followers on social media, will be at Stew Leonard’s on July 6 to greet fans and followers at a press conference and […]
Vendors say they lost money, profits over Capulet Fest change
Fans and vendors continue to come forward after the fallout from this past weekend’s Capulet Fest. Dwayne Thomas, owner of Snap Shots Unlimited, says he plans to take Capulet’s promoter to small claims court to recover lost costs, including a $700 vendor fee. “Our normal show that we...
4th of July Travel Expected to Hit New Record in Connecticut and Around the Country
It's officially time for one of the busiest travel weekends and this year is expected to hit new records. If I were you, I would avoid traveling during peak times. It could get ugly out there. AAA reported that nearly 71 million people are expected to travel throughout this week...
Connecticut ranks 47 for business tax climate again
Connecticut has maintained its long-standing rank at the bottom of the pack when it comes to the state’s business tax climate, according to the latest report by the Tax Foundation, which placed Connecticut 47th in the nation for the tenth year in a row. Connecticut’s sales, corporate, and unemployment insurance taxes were ranked in the middle of […] The post Connecticut ranks 47 for business tax climate again appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Drug Rehab Workers Seek Back Pay
A top executive at a for-profit drug rehab company sought to reassure hundreds of employees — including more than 160 in New Haven — who hadn’t been paid in weeks. They needed to hear from someone in charge, especially after the company’s CEO had just died by...
Could Connecticut fight homelessness with a ‘mansion tax’? Yes, report says.
State government could raise as much as $180 million annually to combat homelessness or address other social needs by boosting its tax on the sale of high-value houses, according to a recent report from two Washington fiscal think tanks. And with Connecticut’s top state senator pledging to renew his push for a statewide property tax […] The post Could Connecticut fight homelessness with a ‘mansion tax’? Yes, report says. appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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