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Oxford-Seymour GoFundMe Links, Valley Flood Relief Fund
OXFORD/SEYMOUR — UPDATE, 8:45 A.M. FRIDAY, AUG. 23. Parts of the lower Naugatuck Valley were devastated by flood waters on Sunday, Aug. 18 and into Monday, Aug. 19. Click here for past Valley Indy coverage. This story is now the spot where The Valley Indy is trying to compile...
Friday, Aug. 23 Recovery Update, Kinneytown Area, Town Of Seymour
SEYMOUR — The following information was shared on social media the morning of Friday, Aug. 23 by the Office of the First Selectwoman:. This update is about the Kinneytown Dam and the surrounding area. I hope this answers some questions and concerns. Kinneytown Dam and Powerhouse:. At least two...
As demand for services grows, New Haven officials and advocates work to serve unhoused populations
A street medical team in New Haven is seeing a surge in demand for health care from people experiencing homelessness. “We've gone from 1,800 individuals [in the last three years] … [to] around 2,600 individuals that we see yearly, and we see them on a regular basis,” said Phil Costello, clinical director of homeless care for Cornell Scott Hill, the oldest community health center in Connecticut.
Motorcyclist hospitalized in crash involving a car in Shelton
SHELTON, Conn. (WTNH) – The Shelton Fire Department reports that the driver of a motorcycle was taken to a hospital following a crash involving a car Friday night. The accident was reported at 11:40 p.m. Friday night. Fire crews arrived to find the motorcycle toppled on its side and the driver semiconscious on the ground. […]
What's Going On: Anthony's Hardware has been serving Jewett City for 70 years
Aug. 23—It's not easy to keep a family business going for more than 70 years, but Anthony's Hardware in Jewett City still attracts customers from far and wide, even with a Lowes and Home Depot only a mile away at Lisbon Landing. "He has things that Home Depot has, and he's cheaper," said customer Rob Angell of Colchester on Friday, when I visited the store. "If they don't have it, you don't ...
WSOC hits the road for first time at UNH
DURHAM, N.H. - The UConn women's soccer team (0-1-1) hits the road for the first time in 2024 with a trip to the University of New Hampshire (2-0-1) on Sunday, August 25 at 2 p.m. Admission is free at Wildcat Stadium and for those that can't make it, the game...
Bushnell House to Get New Roof
The David Bushnell House is getting a little facelift. Following a bid process, the Town selected National Roofing to repair the roof of the historic home for $29,997. With a construction date of 1678, the David Bushnell house located at 121 South Main Street is one of the oldest homes in Connecticut. In 2022, First Selectmen John Hall announced that Leighton Lee III, the previous owner of the house, was willing to give the historic building to the Town. Voters unanimously approved the acquisition of the David Bushnell House for a cost of $1 in early 2023.
State troopers seek witnesses following serious collision in Kilingworth
KILLINGWORTH, CT (WFSB) - State troopers are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that occurred on Friday evening in Killingworth. Troop E responded to the crash site on Route 80 near Roast Meat Hill Road. According to witnesses, a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling westbound on Route 80 collided...
2 hospitalized after truck hits motorcycle on Route 80 in Killingworth: State police
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. — Editor's note: Video above originally aired in July 2024. Two motorcycle riders are in the hospital after a pick-up truck ran a stop sign and hit them on Route 80, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were called to the intersection of Route 80 and Roast...
Task Force to Study Housing Stock
At a meeting on Aug. 13, the Board of Selectmen voted to officially form an eight-person Housing Task Force (HTF) to study housing in the Town. The housing task force will be charged with studying different types of housing and the issues related to housing in Old Saybrook. Town Planner...
8 Things To Do This Weekend: Chester Fair, free Shakespeare & Old Saybrook parade
Looking for weekend activities? We have eight ideas for you. Through Sept. 15, see Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, a real crowd pleaser at the Ivoryton Playhouse. A cute story is accompanied by Buffett’s tunes. St. George Men’s Group Italian Festival with homemade food, a bocce tournament, music...
New housing policy aims to help disabled veterans
Veterans applying for housing vouchers will no longer have to list their disability benefits as income. Housing advocates say their veteran clients are often rejected from HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) vouchers because their income is too high. Until recently, disability benefits had to be included as...
Central Connecticut State University shines light on sustainability with campus additions
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University is going to great lengths to support its sustainability goals. According to the university, this semester, visitors to Devil’s Den will see what appears to be a blue picnic table outside the main entrance. Beneath its roof, which is a set of solar panels, lie seats and several outlets to provide students a recharge area for their mobile devices.
Meriden Police get new therapy dog
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden Police have a new partner on the force. John is the department’s first therapy dog. He’ll be going to schools to calm kids, crime scenes and also help with officers who may be suffering from trauma on the job. Officer Stephanie Masella is John’s handler, and John came to her in […]
Project of the Month: Commercial Service Realty and The Legacy Group continue work on Riverwalk Berlin Apartments
Berlin, CT The Riverwalk Berlin Apartments project is set to redefine modern living in this quaint New England town. Developed by Peter Daddeo, owner of Commercial Service Realty, this ambitious project comprises 200 apartments ranging from studios to spacious two-bedroom units. The venture promises not only to enhance the local housing market but also to introduce a new standard of luxury and convenience to the community.
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