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Dog abandonment a ‘growing problem' as five dogs dumped in CT communities
People dumping animals is becoming a growing issue statewide, with several cases occurring just this week. In Canton, a one-year-old terrier was dumped in a crate along Route 44. He escaped his crate and ran into traffic, suffering a head injury when hit by a car. He had to undergo...
CT movie theater to be torn down to make way for prototype of popular store
A Connecticut movie theater that has sat vacant for over a year is slated to be torn down, according to officials. The former Apple Cinemas in Barkhamsted, located at 380 New Hartford Road, has been shuttered since early 2023. But according to demolition permits filed with the town by a contractor for Tractor Supply Co., the company is planning on building a new location on the site. Permits ...
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.
Canton commission approves 100-unit apartment project
CANTON – The town's Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 approved A.R. Building’s proposal for a 100-unit apartment complex at 115 Albany Turnpike. The Pennsylvania-based company plans to develop 100 units in two, four-story buildings on the 4.35-acre parcel which is set back from Route 44 – behind the CVS and ALDI buildings – along Lawton Road.
New Britain declared hot dog capital of Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — It’s official, New Britain is the hot dog capital of Connecticut. The city received a proclamation from the governor’s office Wednesday morning, celebrating its new title and the businesses which helped the community earn it. “The hot dog itself is really good,” said...
Newington landscaper fined $1.75M
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A judge has ordered a Newington contractor to pay a $1.75 million fine as part of his penalty for tax evasion. Anthony Niro, 61, was also sentenced Monday to three years of probation. The judge “noted Niro’s medical condition and family circumstances when imposing the sentence,” according to an announcement from […]
Missing WWII airman from CT accounted for, scientists confirm
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - An airman from Hartford who had been declared “missing in action” during World War II has officially been accounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed earlier this month that remains recovered from Burma, now Myanmar, are that of 23-year-old Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Frank J. Tedone.
$145 million renovation of CT arena hits snag on eve of critical votes. Here’s why.
A $145 million renovation of downtown Hartford’s aging XL Center arena hit a worrisome snag on the eve of critical votes on the long-delayed project, tied to the ticketing company that provides services to the venue and its involvement in federal antitrust litigation. Ticketmaster, which serves the sports and entertainment complex, is an affiliate of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Live Nation, ...
Registration open for 32nd Lobster Loop road race in Canton
Registration is open for the 32nd annual Lobster Loop road race and health walk in Canton. The 3.1- mile race (5K) is set for Sunday, August 25 at 8:30 a.m. beginning and ending at the Town Green in Canton across the street from the Gallery on the Green. The race...
Leaders, advocates meet in Hartford to discuss solutions to state homelessness crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local, state and federal leaders met at the Hartford Public Library on Thursday to discuss possible solutions for the homelessness crisis in Connecticut. Over 4,800 people experienced homelessness in Connecticut in the month of June. “Investing in people is as important as investing in bricks and mortar,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) […]
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