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Chicopee market taking precautions amid deli meat listeria outbreak
A warning has gone out across the country about a deadly listeria outbreak tied to deli meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the situation after at least two people have died and more than two dozen others seriously sickened.
Springfield takes legal action to address former Vibra site
SPRINGFIELD — Overgrown weeds and graffiti on the inside of windowpanes are obvious signs of dereliction at the former Vibra Hospital at 1400 State St. The building was abandoned by Vibra Healthcare in fall 2023. While the city entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the property at the time, Mayor Domenic Sarno said the company has not held up its end of the bargain.
Springfield School Committee expresses support as Dinnall takes the helm
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee officially welcomed incoming Superintendent Sonia Dinnall at the July 11 committee meeting. Dinnall received words of support from all members of the School Committee. School Committee member Christopher Collins pointed out that Dinnall is the first “female” school superintendent in the city’s history and said it had been “a long time coming.” He congratulated Dinnall on “breaking that glass ceiling.”
News 12’s Ask the Mayor returns today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET
News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the New York tri-state area, today announced the next edition of Ask the Mayor, a 30-minute call-in program featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Ask the Mayor will air exclusively on News 12 The Bronx, News 12 Brooklyn, and News 12 NY today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET.
Meriden’s historic player piano factory to become affordable housing
A Meriden factory, where the world’s first prominent player piano was manufactured, will receive new life in the form of affordable housing. The Aeolian Company factory opened on Tremont Street in Meriden in 1887. It made self-playing pianos, before the record player took over. With demand dwindling, the company...
Ansonia Schedules Public Hearing To Dissolve WPCA Board, Publishes “Transition Plan” For Aquarion Sale
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Board of Aldermen has scheduled a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday (July 24) to dissolve the city’s Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). The proposal includes the repeal of a city ordinance establishing the WPCA, and the passage of a replacement ordinance which grants the Board of Aldermen all the powers and responsibilities the WPCA previously held. Click here and scroll to page 2 to view the proposal in full.
Police search for man who placed card skimmer at Walmart
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) – Police are searching for a man who placed a card skimmer on a register at the Walmart in Naugatuck. Authorities said the suspect placed the skimmer on a self-checkout register last Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. “If you think you were a victim, contact your bank...
Business Monday ETC: July 22, 2024
The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation will grant $250,000 to nonprofits serving low-income Springfield women. It will award $5,000-$50,000 grants to amplify the efforts of local nonprofit organizations that advance educational and career opportunities for low-income women. Nonprofit organizations that address obstacles facing low-income women, such as food insecurity and child care access, will also be eligible for grant awards.
Writing And Family At Breakwater Books
Julie Fitzpatrick of Guilford and David Fitzpatrick of Middletown, who are siblings, will have a discussion on Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Breakwater Books, 81 Whitfield Street, Guilford. The event will feature Wolf-Boy by David Fitzpatrick, a coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape...
Police ID 3 Of 4 Victims In Fiery Fatal Waterbury Head-On Crash
The crash occurred in New Haven County around 11 p.m. Friday, July 19, in Waterbury on Thomaston Avenue when a car traveling south slammed into a northbound vehicle, causing both to burst into flames, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. He added that the two involved vehicles have...
Revised Plans Introduced for former Regal Cinemas Site in Branford
A revised set of applications for the proposed redevelopment of the Regal Cinemas site at 329 East Main Street are currently being reviewed by the Branford Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), which plans to pick up the discussion at its next meeting. During a public hearing on July 18, the...
Bear killed after biting woman in Conn.
The woman sustained minor injuries in the attack. Environmental police in Connecticut euthanized a 280-pound black bear Saturday afternoon after it bit a woman in Cheshire. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in a press release, said officers from the Environmental Conservation Police responded to reports that a black bear had bitten a woman at around 4 p.m.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Well-known CT Democrat seeking old Senate seat after prison; Opponent says he is ‘relic of the past’
He once declared himself to be “the Moses of my people.” He served nearly five years in federal prison and a halfway house after pleading guilty to bribery and other crimes in a corruption scandal as a convicted felon. Now, Democrat Ernie Newton is battling to get his old Senate seat back in the Democratic primary on Aug. 13 Bridgeport. Known as one of the most colorful and quotable state ...
New Ansonia Business Caters To ‘Little Divas’
ANSONIA – Families looking for a colorful way to celebrate their daughter’s next birthday can now book a ‘hot pink party bus’ thanks to a new business in town. ‘Nailicious Little Divas’ is a mobile party bus that hosts manicure and pedicure parties for kids ages four to 12.
Four houses proposed at site of former Spring Hill Road animal rescue
MONROE, CT — Neighbors of the SPCA of Connecticut Animal Shelter railed against the facility at 359 Spring Hill Road when it first opened in the early 2000s, but the dog kennels were a grandfathered use. The owner, Frederick Acker, fought with town officials over the number of dogs allowed on the property over the years and, due to financial woes, the shelter closed down for good last year.
North Haven Athletic Department Recognized as Quality Program Exemplary School
In an effort to recognize and commend excellence in the implementation and administration of outstanding high school athletic programs, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has initiated the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment. The North Haven High School athletic program has been identified as a 2024 recipient of the NIAAA...
Connecticut Drain Cleaner Builds Thriving Business From Humble Beginnings
Young drain cleaners aspiring to make their mark in the industry just might find inspiration from the example set by John Rees Jr., owner of A1 Quality Rooter in Meriden, Connecticut. Rees established his company back in 1990, equipped with nothing more than a white 1986 Ford...
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