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Arizona State, UMass to Battle in 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
The Arizona State men’s basketball team is set to take on the UMass Minutemen in the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Dec. 21. This matchup marks the first time ever these two schools will face off against each other, while Rhode Island will take on Temple as part of the double-header.
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Architecture, Interior Design Firm Announces Merger
Simsbury, CT – Phase Zero Design Corporation, a commercial architecture, interior design, and branding firm with offices in Simsbury, Conn.; Hingham, Mass.; and Cary, N.C. announced it has merged with Colliers Engineering & Design, a privately held company headquartered in Holmdel, N.J. with over 75 offices throughout the U.S. Phase Zero Design will rebrand as Colliers Engineering & Design in late 2024.
Killingworth Community Fund Awards Two College Scholarships
(July 18, 2024) — The Killingworth Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is pleased to announce the awarding of the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts to Nicolette Hines, and the newly established Laura Englebright Scholarship for Community and Civic Service to Luke Dooley. Both are June 2024 graduates of Haddam Killingworth High School.
Coventry to take a closer look into backyard gun ranges
COVENTRY, Conn. (WTNH) — The town council in Coventry has unanimously approved a move to look into backyard gun ranges. The town is forming a committee, which takes aim at researching the backyard sport, because some residents are worried that a stray bullet or missed target could hit too close to home. Coventry Police Department […]
Somers welcomes new fire chief
SOMERS — On July 8, David Lenart officially began his role as fire chief for the town of Somers. “It feels very good,” Lenart said. “I’m very honored. It’s a great group of members to work with. Everyone has been extremely helpful in getting me through my first week, learning the department and meeting the staff that are here.”
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
Vessel Technologies Wins Affordable Housing Approvals in Avon and Glastonbury, Connecticut
Vessel Technologies, an affordable housing developer, has achieved significant victories in two Connecticut towns. Avon planners unanimously approved the company’s plan for a high-tech, four-story affordable housing complex near Route 10, despite the state’s controversial 8-30g law. This decision means Avon could have 64 “attainably priced” apartments on the market by next summer.
On National Hot Dog Day, New Britain takes title of ‘hot dog capital’
Never mind Fenway Franks, Chicago Red Hots or even Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island: The title of “hot dog capital” belongs to New Britain. At least, that’s the story from Mayor Erin Stewart, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Gov. Ned Lamont. Celebrating National Hot Dog Day outside the popular Capitol Lunch on Wednesday morning, Stewart and Blumenthal proclaimed that New Britain — long known as the ...
CCSU Cross Country 2024 Season Schedule Revealed: Coach Eric Blake Leads Teams to Championship Races
The Central Connecticut State University cross country teams unveiled their 2024 season schedules, with a focus on championship races in November. Each team will have one meet in August and September, followed by three meets in both October and November. The CCSU cross country teams will have a total of...
HRA Welcomes Donation from New Britain Youth Leads for Local Food Center
Youth leaders from New Britain Youth Leads donated money they had fundraised to HRA of New Britain’s New Britain Food Resource Center. The donation of $225 was presented by Youth Leads to HRA at the Food Resource Center’s Farmington Avenue location, HRA said, “to recognize the Food Resource Center’s efforts to provide food to thousands of New Britain residents each year who otherwise cannot access enough for their families.” The donation was presented to HRA on a ceremonial “big check.”
‘It seems personal:’ South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club ransacked
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — Members of the South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club are picking up the pieces after their clubhouse was broken into and vandalized Sunday night. Club leaders said those responsible broke in through the side gate and ransacked the clubhouse, stealing money, throwing the membership computer and defibrillator in the pool, […]
Great weather today & mostly good for the weekend
Great weather ahead today! Other than an isolated pop-up shower or storm tomorrow, the weekend looks good! It will turn very humid and unsettled mid to late week next week. The tropical Atlantic scene remains very quiet! Today: Mostly sunny and nice with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Tonight: A gorgeous evening […]
CrowdStrike outage affects agencies, businesses, airlines in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT, USA — A major technology outage affecting computers across the world is having an impact in Connecticut as well. The outage impacts Windows-based systems using CrowdStrike, a global cyber security company. CrowdSTrike CEO George Kurtz posted on social media platform X that the company was "actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts." Mac and Linux users are unaffected.
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