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State Supreme Court finds Backus Hospital owes personal property taxes in Stonington
Jul. 25—A state Supreme Court decision in a case pitting Backus Hospital against the Town of Stonington sheds some light on the property tax burden borne by ever-expanding health care systems. Earlier this month, the high court reversed a trial court ruling that Backus is exempt from taxes on personal property it owns in an office suite it leases from Hartford HealthCare in the Hartford ...
Norwich planners tour proposed cannabis cultivation site ahead of August public hearing
Jul. 25—NORWICH — About a dozen city planning officials trudged through thick brush, up rocky hills and down gullies Thursday to get a close-up look at the Route 2 property where a cannabis cultivation operation is proposed. The Commission on the City Plan on July 16 continued a public hearing on the proposed cannabis growing and processing project to allow time for members to walk the ...
Norwich on the brink of elimination in state tourney
It was an instant American Legion baseball classic that took two days to complete. It also left Norwich on the brink of elimination. South Windsor edged Norwich, 1-0, in 12 innings in the opening round of state tournament pod play Wednesday at Dickenman Field. The game was a continuation of Tuesday’s night’s scoreless battle...
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Open New Stand In Wallingford
Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road.
Hartford police arrest 2 for attempted child exploitation
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men were taken into custody Thursday after they arrived at a location in Hartford under the impression they were going to exchange money for sexual acts with a child, according to police. The arrests were part of an operation with Hartford police and the FBI Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task […]
Zoning Approves Outlet Zone Change Request
The Westbrook Zoning Commission has unanimously approved an application that could pave the way for a housing, recreation, and retail development at the site of the current Westbrook Outlets. Despite hearing testimony from a crowd mostly opposed to the application, the Zoning Commission unanimously approved an application filed by Lexington...
Nationwide health outreach program comes to Hartford
The National Institute of Health has been in Hartford since Tuesday talking with people about their health. The All of Us Research Program is an initiative meant to engage people in underserved communities about healthcare. It gives participants free screenings and helps collect information for researchers on how to better...
Short Story Discussion: The Choc-Ice Woman by Mary Costello
On Thursday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m., the David M. Hunt Library will host a discussion of Mary Costello's short story "The Choc-Ice Woman" with Dathalinn O'Dea. Costello's second book and first novel, Academy Street, won the Irish Novel of the Year award.
Vehicle crashes into Westfield pool
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Westfield Police and Fire Departments responded to reports Thursday of a vehicle in a swimming pool with the driver still inside. The incident occurred at Southwood Acres Apartments on Southwick Road. The fire department was able to extricate the driver and take that person to...
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Connecticut swimmers will be in the pool at the Olympics in Paris Saturday
Coming off his bronze medal performance in Tokyo, Ridgefield's Kieran Smith is headed back in the Olympic pool in Paris on Saturday. Smith is competing in the men's 400m freestyle, the same event in which he won his bronze medal three years ago. He graduated from Ridgefield High School before...
USJ’s President Rhona Free shares impact of CT Health Horizons at State Health Care Roundtable
University of Saint Joseph President Rhona Free gave a first-hand view of the impact CT Health Horizons is having on the future of health care in Connecticut at The Office of the State Comptroller Roundtable Addressing Health Care Workforce Issues on July 24 at Quinnipiac University School of Medicine. CT...
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