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Crushers dominate Torrington for sixth win of season
Noah Asmar was 4-for-4 with a double and five RBI as the Canton Crushers won their sixth game of the season with an 11-4 win over the Torrington Thunder at Fuessenich Park in Tri-State League baseball on Saturday morning. Canton (6-13) tied a season-high 14 hits. The Crushers also had...
West Hartford receives $697,000 to make sidewalks more accessible
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The town of West Hartford announced in a release on Thursday that it will receive $697,000 from the state for sidewalk accessibility enhancements. The state’s Department of Transportation awarded the town the funding through the Community Connectivity Grant Program, which is an infrastructure improvement program that provides funding for local projects to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users in communities across the state.
Quaker Hill Marine veteran, business owner receives specialized electronics from Mystic-based nonprofit
MYSTIC, Conn. — A Marine Corps veteran from Quaker Hill was recently awarded high security electronics and an HVAC system from Work Vessels for Vets, a Mystic nonprofit that provides equipment to injured U.S. military veterans who are operating their own businesses. According to a release this week from...
Kimco Heads Back to P&Z Tonight with Approval from the Inland Wetlands Commission
Kimco’s proposal to redevelop the southern half of its Wilton Center campus (at 21 River Rd.) into a five-story, 169-unit mixed-use complex moved one step closer to the finish line on Thursday, July 11, when the Inland Wetlands Commission voted to approve the application. The project is currently being reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and could go to public comment and even a vote by P&Z as early as tonight, Monday, July 22.
Rocky Hill family collects donations for impoverished village in Ghana
A family from Rocky Hill is proving a difference can be made no matter where you are in the world. On Saturday, Kwasi Asante-Boateng and Ama Asante-Boateng along with their children and church members of the Dimension Abundant Life Ministries Church in Rocky Hill, worked together to load a 40-foot shipping container with Ghana as its final destination.
Wilton Real Estate Report (July 12-18, 2024): 12 Single Family Homes and One Condo Change Hands
Each week the Wilton Town Clerk’s office releases data for the prior week’s real estate transactions. For the one-week period from July 12-18, 2024, Town Clerk Lori Kaback reported 12 single-family homes changed hands. One condominium within the Village Walk complex also transferred ownership during the one-week period.
North Haven Athletic Department Recognized as Quality Program Exemplary School
In an effort to recognize and commend excellence in the implementation and administration of outstanding high school athletic programs, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has initiated the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment. The North Haven High School athletic program has been identified as a 2024 recipient of the NIAAA...
The Eilyn Strong Basketball Tournament returns to Waterbury with the hopes of becoming a tradition
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – The Eilyn Strong Basketball Tournament returned to Waterbury Saturday morning to celebrate the memory of Eilyn Strong and the sport that she loved. Teams gathered to face-off at the Waterbury Police Activity League for the tournament and there was no shortage of love for Eilyn on the court. “She had too […]
Bear killed after biting woman in Conn.
The woman reportedly sustained minor injuries in the attack. Environmental police in Connecticut euthanized a 280-pound black bear Saturday afternoon after it bit a woman in Cheshire. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in a press release, said officers from the Environmental Conservation Police responded to reports that...
Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Madison 12-U All-Star Softball Squad Finishes as State Runner-Up
The Madison 12-U All-Star softball team recently completed another tremendous campaign after finishing as the runner-up in the state championship, falling 3-1 to Milford on July 16. Previously this summer, the girls won the District 9 crown before taking the Section 3 championship. Looking back further to the successes of...
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
Road Rage: New Canaan Man, 62, Charged After Slashing Tires
Police last week arrested a 62-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace. At about 9:53 p.m. on July 16 (a Tuesday), officers were dispatched to a River Street home on a report of a road rage incident, according to police. The...
PIttsfield 16s, 13s Lose in Babe Ruth Regionals
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Norwalk, Conn., scored eight runs in the top of the fifth to break open a scoreless game and went on to a 10-0 win over the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars at the New England Regional on Sunday. Dylan Izzi went 3-for-4 and scored a pair of...
New Assistant Principals at WHS
The Weston Public School District has announced the appointment of Parthena Proskinitopoulos and Nicholas Torres as assistant principals at Weston High School. Superintendent Lisa Barbiero described both as “dedicated and passionate educators,” and said, “I have no doubt that they will make a positive impact on the school community.”
The Stamford Columbian Carnival Takes Place on Sunday, July 21st
Celebrate the Columbian Carnival at the Stamford Town Center on Sunday, July 21st! Experience Columbian-inspired dance performances, live music, food, games & more. The event takes place from 1pm - 8pm on the restaurant plaza, and admission is free. VISIT HERE for more information.
Connecticut man dies after being pulled from water at Nantucket triathlon
Nantucket, MA (WTNH) — A man from Connecticut has died after being pulled from the water during the Nantucket Triathlon on Saturday, according to the Nantucket Fire Department. Officials say firefighters and lifeguards were alerted to a triathlon participant who was unresponsive around 7:01 a.m. After pulling the man out of the water, lifesaving measures […]
'The Woodpile' Chronicles Family and Bedford History
BEDFORD, N.Y. - This week will see the debut of feature filmmaker and Fox Lane High School Tingley Scholarship winner Sam Griff when “The Woodpile” comes to The Bedford Playhouse on Tuesday, July 23. The film explores the history of the Wood Family of Croton Lake Road, the homes known as “the Woodpile,” and the stories of the current homeowners. It demonstrates how each family updated their home for modern living while restoring and preserving pieces of Bedford’s history.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The film features Bedford Town Historian John Stockbridge, Wood family historian...
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