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The 3rd Annual Michael Simmons Music Festival Takes Place on September 7th
We spoke with Bradley Hoffman, Owner/President of Hoffman Auto Group, about the upcoming Michael Simmons Music Festival, a fundraiser in support of “Friends of Michael," the foundation that Bradley and Kathy Hoffman set up for their son, Michael. The event takes place on Saturday, September 7th, from 3pm -...
Hartford Healthcare: FDA announces approval of auto-injector for opioid overdoses
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Recently, the Federal Drug Administration announced the approval of nalmefene auto-injector for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose, another tool for combatting the opioid epidemic. Hartford Healthcare’s Dr. Craig Allen- vice president of addiction services and medical director of Rushford joined News 8 to discuss...
Westfield considers changes to Planning Board member terms, participation rules
WESTFIELD — A proposal to realign the expiration dates of Planning Board members’ terms to better match city ordinance requirements is on its way to the City Council, which will discuss it at its Sept. 5 meeting. At the Planning Board’s July 16 meeting, Mayor Michael McCabe proposed...
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. […]
Annual Ken O’Neill golf marathon to benefit The Jimmy Fund kicks off next week
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The 25th anniversary of the Ken O’Neill dawn to dusk golf marathon taking place next week in Chicopee. The charity event is dedicated to raising funds for the Jimmy Fund. It will be held on Monday, August 26 at the Chicopee Country Club. Copyright 2024....
Oxford home and business owners asked to report damages for federal aid
Oxford Town Hall was packed on Friday with people looking for answers on how to get federal aid after their homes and businesses were destroyed during Sunday’s historic storm. “Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars, it’s land that is gone,” Jayne H., of Oxford, said. Jayne...
Waterbury names interim superintendent days before first day of school
The Waterbury school district has appointed a new interim superintendent days before schools are back in session. It comes after Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski decided not to renew former Superintendent Verna Ruffin's contract earlier this year. In April, Pernerewski asked the Board of Education not to renew Ruffin's contract due...
Police: New Milford man struck Norwalk police cruiser; charged with DUI
A New Milford man is accused of striking a Norwalk police cruiser during a hit-and-run Friday, police say. Police say at 11:47 p.m. an officer and their vehicle were struck while driving near 205 Main St. by a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver, Carlos Gavilano, 55, fled the scene in...
Aquarion: Limit Water Use To Essential Needs
OXFORD/SEYMOUR — The following information is from the Office of the First Selectwoman in Seymour:. Message: This is an important message from Aquarion Water Company. Work continues on water supply restoration at our Oxford wellfield. We expect to bring some wells back online early next week. Until full capacity is restored, please continue to limit your water use to essential needs. Avoid using irrigation systems, filling pools, and washing vehicles or buildings. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore full system capacity.”
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years
New Canaan Public Works Highway Department Superintendent Mose Saccary recently retired. The department said Saccary was hired as a laborer for the Highway Department in April 1980 by Director of Public Works Lou Mareno and soon promoted to operator, with responsibility for the streets north of Turner Hill to the New York State line, west to Smith Ridge Road, and east to Valley Road.
Goodwill is accepting donations for flood victims
Help is available to get flood victims back on their feet. Goodwill of Southern New England in Wolcott is collecting donations at their Meriden Road location in Wolcott for victims of the devastating flooding. They're accepting donations for clothing, housewares and other necessities. The items will be given out at...
CT Manufacturer Raises Over $2.5K for Military Heroes
Packaging and Crating Technologies presents $2,530 check to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (Watertown, CT) – Summer is typically a time when businesses slow down or go on furlough. Not so with Connecticut crating manufacturer Packaging And Crating Technologies, LLC (PACT), which created a grassroots fundraising opportunity for the Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation that ran from May 1st through the 4th of July based on sales of its popular produce line currently used by the military and moving industry. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Watertown-based company presented a $2,530 check to the national charity that directly benefits American military veterans and first responders, especially those involved with the 9/11 NYC tragedy, at its company headquarters.
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.
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