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Naugatuck homeowner stunned by package thief dressed as an Amazon worker
A warning about more thieves stealing packages. It’s a problem happening across the state. The most recent in Naugatuck and caught on camera. Police say someone posed as an Amazon worker and snatched a box from someone’s front porch. In this Naugatuck neighborhood in the area of Aetna...
Colliers completes $22.237 million sale of 1700 Asylum Ave. in West Hartford
West Hartford, CT Colliers has completed the sale of 1700 Asylum Ave. John Cafasso from the local office represented the seller, Domenic Carpionato of West Hartford 1, LLC and was the sole broker involved in the transaction. The transaction, for $22.237 million, closed on August 19, 2024, and was the culmination of a multi-year process.
Fatman Scoop Suffers Medical Emergency on Stage, Transported to Hospital
Fatman Scoop suffered a medical emergency while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on Friday night.Missy Elliott, Ciara, Questlove, More Remember Fatman Scoop Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed the news on social media, writing that while the rapper, whose real name is Isaac Freeman, was on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, he had a “medical emergency” and was “transported by ambulance to the hospital.” The mayor added, “We will provide updates when they are available. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.” Videos posted to X appear to show Scoop collapsing from behind the DJ booth as the music is stopped...
French Film Series Turns Institute Library Into Le Cinema
The Institute Library became le cinema Thursday night as its French film series — “Bonsoir, Mes Ami(e)s!” — began with Beauty and The Beast (also known as La Belle et la Bête), the renowned 1946 film by Jean Cocteau based on the fairy tale originally published in the 1700s. The three-film series is being presented in conjunction with Best Video and is being hosted and curated by John Hatch, who recently organized a successful Italian movie series at the Chapel Street institution.
Students Return for 2024-2025 School Year!
Our beautiful and capable students are back in the classroom for the 2024-2025 School Year!. This year, students in transition grades (Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9, along with Renzulli 4th Graders and Betances STEM 5th Graders) began on Monday, August 26 with a half day. This allowed them to explore their new school buildings, meet their peers and teachers, and learn classroom expectations before other students arrived. Students and staff expressed their appreciation for this extra time to adapt!
NHPS begins school year with a $2.3 million budget deficit, $11.8 million unfunded
As students returned to class in New Haven on Thursday, New Haven Public Schools are starting the school year with an unusually large budget deficit. After requesting a $17 million increase in city funds to maintain the previous year’s programs, the New Haven public school system received only a $5 million increase to the previous $203,263,784 budget. In June, the Board of Education approved a tentative budget that sees New Haven Public Schools enter the year with a $2.3 million deficit. The deficit must be made up through staffing changes as the year progresses.
Football Opens Season With Two Home Games
The 2024 Campaign for Pace Football will begin at home for Week 1 and 2. The Setters are set to play the East Stroudsburg University Pirates next Thursday, September 5th, at 7:00 pm. That game is followed by another one early in the week, the University of New Haven Chargers, a fellow Northeast-10 team. The Chargers and Setters kick off Friday, September 13th at 7:00 pm.
Proclamation: Madison Salutes Our Heroes
WHEREAS, the members of the Exchange Club of Madison were so affected by the events of September 11, 2001 that they were moved to design a public ceremony of honor which has been held for the last three years; and. WHEREAS, The Salute to Madison’s Heroes is a reverent tribute...
Local nonprofits see less charitable giving from donors
We’re all feeling the impacts of rising prices, especially our wallets, and now it’s having a ripple effect on nonprofits. Some local organizations said they’re not receiving as much, or none at all this year. Whether it’s money or supplies, donations are the lifeblood at Hartford based...
UConn College Democrats launch a new coalition in preparation for the upcoming election
The executive team of UConn College Democrats has launched a coalition called UConn Students for Harris with a goal to mobilize support for the candidate and encourage voter registration. Thomas Craig, the president of Stamford College Democrats, collaborated with the Storrs campus team to create this coalition. Their plans primarily...
The Zaffanella sisters take on women’s soccer back-to-back
Nadia and Giada Zaffanella grew up playing soccer with their dad and brother in their backyard in Ellington, Conn. Now, they’re teammates together on the Lafayette women’s soccer team. Nadia Zaffanella is now in her sophomore season as a Leopard, finding the back of the net in the...
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