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Enfield Loaves and Fishes seeks volunteers for summer months
ENFIELD — Enfield Loaves and Fishes, a soup kitchen that serves the greater Hartford area, is currently seeking volunteers for the summer. Executive Director Maya Matthews explained that the nonprofit organization is mostly volunteer run with about 80 active volunteers throughout the week, but their roster consists of over 500.
Alumnus transforms skills learned in the classroom, media suite to help broadcast Paris Olympics
Peter O’Neill ’20 created content for NBC Sports during the 2022 Beijing Olympics and is now preparing coverage for the 2024 Paris Olympics as an associate producer. During his years at Quinnipiac, O’Neill honed his skills in broadcasting, photography and editing — both in and out of the classroom. Whether he was learning in the student media or writing stories for The Quinnipiac Chronicle, he was constantly strenthening the foundation for a career in in the news industry.
Two-Alarm Fire Closes Morris County Burger King: Authorities
At 5:15 p.m., firefighters in Madison received multiple 911 calls about a fire at the Burger King on 317 Main St., with flames visible from the roof, the borough said in a release. Firefighters and EMS responded within minutes, transmitting a second alarm, requesting additional units to fight the blaze,...
Greenfield woman arrested in car theft investigation
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Tuesday, a Greenfield woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a three-person South Windsor, Connecticut car theft that took place in April of 2023. Yanassis Ruiz, 24, of Greenfield was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and failure to appear in the 2nd degree.
Wethersfield man charged for giving overdose victim in Meriden fentanyl and oxycodone
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal grand jury in New Haven recently returned an indictment charging a Wethersfield man with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone which allegedly led to an overdose death in 2023, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to prosecutors,...
Merwinsville Hotel unveils ballroom restoration
GAYLORDSVILLE—Perseverance paid off Sunday, June 30, for the historic Merwinsville Hotel when the organization unveiled its third floor ballroom after 53 years of restoration. It is the last major project of the restoration of the building that first opened in 1843 as a meal stop for the Housatonic Railroad....
Kent Computer Services grand opening is July 6
KENT—Kent Computer Services, 17 Kent Green Blvd, will hold the grand opening of its new retail space Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Proprietor Jonathan Matson invites the community to stop by for light refreshments and to view the selection of computers, accessories and tech solutions available for sale.
“Historic Tales of Harlem Valley” author to speak at library
KENT—It’s only a hop, skip and a jump from Kent to the New York state border and the Harlem Valley, a region with an eclectic history that ranges from a Victorian utopian community that claimed to see fairies to an early version of the “Borscht Belt” that once flourished on the shores of Lake Amenia.
Another Exit 8 gang member from New Haven admits to role in murder, pleads guilty to racketeering
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Another member of New Haven’s notoriously violent Exit 8 gang has pleaded guilty to a racketeering offense, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Prosecutors said that on Tuesday in New Haven, 20-year-old Quaymar Suggs, of New Haven,...
‘Closer to Free' rider who lost dad to cancer inspired to become oncology nurse
When Emma Pfau walks into Yale New Haven Health's Smilow Cancer Hospital, she says she feels both sadness and hope. That's because Pfau's father, Scott Walls, received cancer treatment there. He passed away in 2002. Walls worked as a physician's assistant at what is now Yale New Haven Hospital's Saint Raphael Campus.
Real Estate Transactions for July 4
Cherry Hill Road: 54 & 60 North Main St LLC to 50 North Main Street LLC, $20,000 on June 11. 525 East Main Street: Hernan Venegas to Iris G. Bautista, $34,500 on June 11. 19 East Stonegate: Hud to Andzelika Skiba and Konrad Kropiewnicki, $216,000 on June 13. 73 Manorwood...
Winter named to Land Trust Board of Directors
KENT—Matthew Winter has been named to the Kent Land Trust Board of Directors. Winter and his wife, Alicia, have made Kent their home for decades, raising their sons amidst a diverse landscape of pasture, wetlands, and woodlands at the tail end of Cobble Valley. He has volunteered for many...
Kent Lions elect Karren Garrity as president
KENT—The newest president of the Kent Lions Club has connections that stretch back to its beginning. Karren Garrity, who has been a member for eight years and served as a vice president for three years, was elected by the members June 19 to be the service club’s top leader. The club was hosted by David Schreiber of Club Getaway for the end-of-the-year dinner, which has become an annual tradition for the group.
Housatonic Railroad sprays herbicide days before new regs
The Housatonic Railroad Co. (HRRC) sprayed herbicide along tracks between New Milford and North Canaan days before new state laws took effect on July 1 requiring notification of spraying times and locations, local officials said Tuesday, July 2. “They snuck it in just before they had to follow all the...
New Haven artist expands talents into the fashion space, creates wearable art for all
A New Haven artist with skills in writing, music and art shared about his journey into the fashion world. Tea Montgomery, a local artist from New Haven, has been dedicating his time and creativity in creating wearable art. “It's luxury clothing and accessories that we hand make right here and...
CityCenter Danbury Announces the Return of the Annual International Festival
Danbury is excited to announce the return of our annual Danbury International Festival. This vibrant celebration of Danbury's diverse culture will take place at CityCenter Green, located at 1 Ives St, Danbury, CT, on Saturday, July 27, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The International Festival is a significant event...
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