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Connecticut Retailer Announces It’s Finished, All Stores Will Close
It's all done for a once mighty Connecticut retailer. All of the Nutmeg State Bob's Stores are set to close their doors after a company announcement. Several companies in the Bob’s Stores and Mountain Sports portfolio will now move forward together in Chapter 11 bankruptcy court.Today’s court ruling consolidates the bankruptcy process for Bob’s and affiliated stores under the company umbrella.
Did Your Connecticut Town Make the Top 9 Places to Live List?
Travel & Leisure recently released their list of the 9 Best Places to Live in Connecticut. Unlike many similar rankings based mainly on Google analytics, Travel & Leisure took a different approach by consulting Connecticut real estate agents to compile their Top 9 cities and towns. Let's dive into their...
Connecticut flags to fly half-staff in honor of DOT worker killed
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered starting Friday, in honor of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) employee killed while working in Wallingford last week. 26-year-old Andrew DiDomenico sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while working on the Wharton Brook […]
Booze banned at state parks and forests throughout summer
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Drinking is prohibited at a number of state parks and forests this Independence Day. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has added Naugatuck State Forest to the ban list. It comes after State Environmental Conservation police say they’ve been dealing with a number of issues in recent summers. “That includes […]
These new laws just took effect in Connecticut for 2024
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut had several new laws take effect on July 1, 2024. From the school age cut-off to surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses, there are nearly 100 new laws to learn about.New laws for CT schools and busesConnecticut public schools will now be open to all children who turn five on or before Sept. 1 of the school year. Previously, it was Jan. 1 of the school year. Parents or guardians can request to have a child under the age of five assessed and admitted if school administrators determine they are ready. Towns can also start installing live video...
Swimming areas at 3 state parks closed due to bacteria
HARTFORD, Conn — The swimming areas in three state parks are closed to swimmers Tuesday after indicator bacteria was found in the water. Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield/Middletown and Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford had their swimming areas closed. Indicator bacteria...
Conn. families concerned about loved ones as Hurricane Beryl hits Carribean islands
Right now Hurricane Beryl is ferociously spinning through the Caribbean. The powerful storm lashed Jamaica and there are so many in the Hartford area with loved ones who had to hunker down on the island. Many are nervously trying to keep updated about what’s happening and praying for their family...
More than a dozen state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th
More than a dozen state parks closed after reaching capacity on July 4th. Pattaconk Recreation Center (Cockaponset State Forest) Any parks that closed on Thursday will reopen to new visitors on Friday.
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