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2 arrested for stealing cooking oil from a restaurant in Ellington
ELLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men were arrested early on Tuesday morning for stealing used cooking oil from a restaurant in Ellington. Jonathan Gutierrez Rosario, 34 and Ronald Gutierrez-sant, 29 were found by the owner of the restaurant sitting in the parking lot in an unmarked white van using a hose to pump oil into […]
2 injured when vehicle rear ends CTDOT truck on Interstate 91 in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people were were injured when a vehicle rear ended a Connecticut Department of Transportation truck Wednesday on Interstate 91 North. The crash happened at 12:45 p.m. between exits 8 and 9, according to the North Haven Fire Department. People were extricated from the vehicle. The CTDOT truck was performing […]
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
Cheese Biz Pioneer Dies At 87
Pasquale “Lino” Liuzzi’s first job upon immigrating to America in 1962 was pouring concrete for sidewalks in the Bronx. A few weeks after landing that work, he saw an ad in an Italian newspaper: a factory in East Haven was looking for a cheesemaker. He decided to give it a shot.
Hartford teachers union losing confidence in school district leadership
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford Board of Education is expected to decide on a contract renewal for the superintendent by the end of the summer. Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez has been the head of the school district since 2017. She led the district through the COVID-19 pandemic, learning loss and, most recently, navigating a $50 […]
Health headlines: Why young adults may be passing up alcohol
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, why young adults may be passing up alcohol, how much screen time kids should have in a week, and 10 million calls have been answered by the mental health hotline. Dr. Arjun Venkatesh, chair of emergency medicine for Yale...
Angel of Edgewood working into the night delivering AC units to those in need
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Hartford based organization Angel of Edgewood has been working to distribute air conditioners to those who don’t have it. More donations have been coming in, but help is still needed. These air conditioners are going to the elderly and those who are most vulnerable...
Salisbury June Real Estate Sales
SALISBURY — There were seven residential sales recorded in June in Salisbury. Five of these sales sold for less than the listing price indicating either a softening market or over pricing by owners. Currently there are 20 houses listed on the MLS with 13 over a million dollars, and five over $4 million. For the 12 months ending in June the median price of a single family residence was $865,000.
Six Lakes Park’s Future Sought
Trails for wheelchairs and strollers. A pavilion for events and education programs. Kayaking and fishing. All these ideas and more emerged from a meeting at Thornton Wilder Hall at Miller Library in Hamden, held by Six Lakes Park Coalition, as the coalition invited the public to submit input on what a future state park in the middle of Hamden might look like, and how it might best serve the community around it.
Molloy School to become community center
With representatives from various groups from teens to seniors, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced Anna V. Malloy School on Meloy Road will be transformed into a multi-purpose community center, putting under one roof the many disparate programs offered to city residents. The school, closed since 2010, will have some modifications to the current structure and the addition of a gymnasium.
Kent P&Z reviews unlicensed motor business, cannabis regulations
KENT — On July 11, Kent Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting to discuss the illegal business status of a current applicant seeking an extension to a lot on Bridge Street. The applicant, Guy Mauri and Jason Doornick with Motoriot, failed to achieve certain permits from the Sewer Commission and the Fire Department.
Murphy Open funds go to new ski jump
SALISBURY — The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce presented the Salisbury Winter Sports Association with a check for $5,019.94 on Tuesday, July 9, at a decidedly non-wintry Satre Hill in Salisbury. Behind Tri-State president Lisa Duntz and SWSA’s Peter Gilbert were the ski jumps. SWSA is raising $425,000 to rebuild...
Branford lights up the night with spectacular Fourth of July celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com Hundreds of individuals made their way down to the Town of Branford for the Branford River Reunion's annual Fourth of July celebration. The festivities began at noon, with the Civil Air Patrol— Suwannee River Composite Squadron raising the American flag at the center of the Greenway to kick off the opening ceremony. The ceremony also marked the official opening of vendor booths, allowing attendees to visit local candidates and browse through a variety of handmade goods. Among the many activities individuals enjoyed were the Third Annual Cornhole Tournament and Rod Run, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, the Bedrock De.
GAF Roofing Modified Masters Event Postponed At Stafford Speedway
With a forecast calling for the possibility of severe weather in the evening, Stafford Speedway management made the decision to postpone tonight’s scheduled GAF Roofing Modified Masters event. The event will now be run on Friday July 26. The Modified Masters event will be part of a card that...
Neighbors Turn Out For “Dr. Robinson Way”
Dr. Ann Garrett Robinson knows how to advocate for a street corner name. In 2022, she made sure that New Haven’s first known Black resident, Lucretia, would have a place among official city signage. On Monday, she returned to City Hall to join 20 friends and neighbors in calling...
Hartford Taste Event Impact Overview
The Hartford Taste event was a remarkable success, significantly helping the local business community and enhancing the impression of our region as a vibrant, active community. Over two days, the event attracted an impressive attendance of more than 40,000 people (up 200% in two years) providing a unique platform for over 60 small businesses, including dozens of music and artistic creatives, to showcase their products and services. These businesses benefited from free marketing and extensive media coverage, greatly amplifying their reach. Moreover, the participating businesses were all compensated, offering crucial financial support that enables many to invest in their growth, enhance their operations, and secure a more stable future.
Legals Notices - 7-18-24
ATTENTION: Are you holding Hylton Hundt Salon gift certificates pre-dating 2017? We invite you to use them before September 1, 2024, after which time they will be remitted into the custody of NYS as abandoned property. Please call 518-789-9390 for an appointment. 07-18-24 07-25-24 Notice of Decision. Town of Salisbury.
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