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CT Dept. of Housing, Housing Finance Authority team up to provide funds for affordable housing
The Connecticut Department of Housing is teaming up with the Housing Finance Authority to provide millions of dollars in loans and grants to help build more affordable housing in the area.
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
Fiber Internet, $50 Gigabit Plans Rolling Out in Connecticut
(TNS) — More than 160,000 Connecticut residents could soon be in line for another option for broadband service, as Comcast expands its Xfinity fiber network into more municipalities where it does not currently offer cable Internet. Less than a year after expanding Xfinity fiber Internet outside of its historic...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
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.
Army Veteran Becomes Most Tattooed Woman In The World With 99% Of Body Covered: See Video
An Army veteran in Connecticut became decorated in more ways than one! Esperance Lumineska Fuerzina isn't just notable for the good she's done for the country in the Army. Fuerzina also holds two Guinness World Records! One is for the most tattoos, and the other is for the most body modifications! But, hey, you don't have to just take my word for it. Take a peek for yourself!
🍎 Apple Season: PYO, Festivals & More!
Orchards are open for 🍏APPLE PICKING🍎 and 🥧APPLE THEMED EVENTS🎪 are right around the corner!. Below you will find apple orchards that have pick your own, apple themed events like festivals and fairs, apple recipes and apple crafts!. Pick Your Own. 🍎 Silverman's Farm (OPEN date...
Sunrise times are getting later. Here's when it rises after 6 a.m. in CT
The sun is starting to rise later, and that can only mean that fall is on our doorstep. With sunrise creeping a little later every day, people with alarm clocks set to the early hours of the morning may be noticing the they're now waking up before the sunrise. Before you know...
What to know about the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starting next weekend
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is almost here. Back for its 26th year, this annual faire is a recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival set right in "New England's Olde England," offering an experience that blends history, fantasy and tradition for all ages to enjoy. ...
Branford Rotary Awards ‘Service Above Self’ $3K Scholarships to Baylis, DeFrancesco, Coppola
The Branford Rotary Club recently presented three “Service Above Self” scholarship awards of $3,000 each to three deserving members of the Branford High School (BHS) Class of 2024. The awards are given annually to high school students from Branford who excel both in the classroom and in the community. This year’s recipients are Luke Baylis, Jenna DeFrancesco, and Sam Coppola.
Branford’s Coldwell Banker Realty Drives in Food Donations for CDR
Branford’s Coldwell Banker Realty office recently challenged its team members to a summer food drive which ultimately delivered three astounding car loads of donations to non-profit Community Dining Room (CDR) of Branford. CDR Fundraising Coordinator Patrick Hackett said the food collected and delivered by the Coldwell Banker team weighed...
Highway Superintendent Retires After 44 Years With Town He Was Born In
A Fairfield County native who has worked for the public works department in the town he was born in for 44 years is calling it a career.New Canaan Public Works Highway Department Superintendent Mose Saccary recently retired from the town.The department said Saccary was hired as a laborer for the Hi…
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