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CT winter heating grants could jump $410 per household
But overall assistance will remain well below pre-pandemic levels. Low-income Connecticut households could receive an extra $410 each in heating assistance this coming winter compared with the prior year based on a plan developed by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration and approved Tuesday by three legislative committees. But the $1,760...
New signs of trouble: another CT downtown office tower falls into foreclosure
Another Connecticut office tower owned by downtown’s largest commercial landlord has fallen into foreclosure, a sign of more trouble for the city’s office market in the aftermath of the pandemic. The 12-story Metro Center office building on Hartford’s Church Street, purchased by Shelbourne Global Solutions in 2017 for $49 million, fell into foreclosure earlier this summer. According to ...
Massachusetts delegates and voters are feeling new energy after DNC
BOSTON - The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is in full swing, and Massachusetts delegates and voters are feeling energized by the party's fresh-faced ticket.DNC brings energetic tone to convention"The energy was just palpable," said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan, citing a renewed energy and joy on the convention floor as the state's delegates committed to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in November. "I always say Massachusetts has two great exports: cranberries and political activism. The vice president is talking a lot about the future relative to our economy... to freedom... to protect reproductive rights, rights...
Nearly $50 million federal aid approved for flood prevention in Cranston, Johnston
The Natural Resources Conservation Services received approval Wednesday for nearly $50 million in federal assistance to prevent flooding in Cranston and Johnston. Portions of both Johnston and Cranston have been impacted by flooding due to the Pocasset River. The first $12 million will be utilized to help residents currently living...
Wilbraham baseball camp allows players to train with former professional athletes
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A one-of-a kind summer send off baseball camp taking place in Wilbraham this week. “The experiences I had growing up and playing professional baseball playing division one baseball I want to pass that onto these kids,” said Dustin Brisson. Forge Athletics 4-day summer sendoff baseball...
Credibility questioned in other cases for suspended trooper in Karen Read trial
A handful of criminal cases — including one of the highest profile murder cases in Mass. last year — stand to be affected by fallout over testimony from a state trooper suspended after testifying at the murder trial of Karen Read. And the number is likely to grow.
Disaster relief efforts continue following historic flooding in Connecticut
OXFORD, Conn. (WGGB/WSHM) - Disaster relief efforts continue in areas of Connecticut after historic amounts of rain this past Sunday caused severe damage. “Areas where 300 plus foot of road is gone, bridges that are gone, the entire roadway, and to see people’s live change so much is tough to see,” said Don Scacco.
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