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‘Seems like it's happening more' – Groton getting ahead of flooding to protect businesses in Mystic and Groton
The town of Groton is tackling flooding, a frequent problem for Groton and Mystic. They are taking the resiliency approach, ensuring businesses in the downtown corridor stay viable well into the future. A small team is leading the charge. “Just saving businesses and showing what they can do,” Amealia Maynard,...
Corner Pug in West Harford to close in August
The Corner Pug in West Hartford will be serving its last appetizers, meals and drinks next month, closing down after nearly 25 years of business. Saturday, Aug. 17 will be the last day for the Elmwood institution that greets customers with a casual pub feel and lots of photos of pugs.
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.
UConn Magazine: Capstone Students Design Themselves into Coveted Tech Jobs
If you’ve compared cell-phone costs at a Spectrum/Charter kiosk, played around on a display screen at a BMW dealer designing your own dream car, or compared features on a series of premium hot tubs, you’ve likely experienced the work of Reality Interactive in Middletown. The high-tech firm creates customer-focused, digital display technology experiences for Fortune 500 and other multinational companies, including BMW, Nintendo, Titleist, Behr Paint Company, and P.C. Richard & Son. “What we accomplish here is breathtaking,” says Jack Nork ’91 (CLAS), the company’s implementation director. “When I see the finished product, it is actually cooler than I ever thought. We have smart, highly educated employees who love to learn new things and then apply them.’’
Coventry High School to join Principals Athletic Conference. When will it exit the MAC?
Coventry is heading back to the PAC. Principals Athletic Conference commissioner Gary Woods confirmed Thursday Coventry accepted an offer to rejoin the conference after two decades away. The Coventry Board of Education accepted the invitation at its meeting Wednesday. Timing for the move has yet to be determined, though Woods said he...
Police investigate break in at South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club
The South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club is asking for your help in figuring out who broke into the facility Sunday night and caused significant damage. “It's upsetting. You know, we're a community,” said Ally Gable, the club’s co-president. Gable said someone broke into the locked side gate...
Dog dumped in woods hit by car on Route 44
A dog that was dumped in the woods is recovering after being hit by a car on Route 44. Burlington and Canton Animal Control said a terrier mix that is approximately one-year-old was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive on the Farmington River side.
U.S. News & World Report names Saint Francis Hospital one of the country's best regional hospitals
HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. News & World Report has named Saint Francis Hospital among its best regional hospitals for 2024-2025, according to a release from the facility on Wednesday. It is the 12th consecutive year that the hospital in Hartford has earned a spot on the list created by...
Stop & Shop recalls breaded chicken cutlets for undeclared ingredients
HARTFORD, Conn. — Stop & Shop is recalling multiple varieties of its store-brand chicken cutlets due to some ingredients not being mentioned on the label. The grocery chain recalled Wednesday its 2LB breaded chicken cutlets, UPC code 999990003659, and its 7 oz Italian breaded chicken cutlets, UPC code 022729900000.
Hartford braces for busy weekend; police warn of traffic impacts
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The City of Hartford prepared for a busy weekend when multiple popular events were planned. Police warned that traffic would be impacted in the downtown district starting on Friday. ConnectiCon is back at the Connecticut Convention Center this weekend!. “Just walking around, just being another person....
Special project is transforming homes in Hartford’s Frog Hollow neighborhood
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - From blighted property to home ownership, a special project has transformed several homes in Hartford’s Frog Hollow neighborhood. “At one time, it was a drug infested building,” said Edison Silva, about 41 Madison Street. “Actually there were two raids in the same week where they recovered guns, drugs and continued to arrest people.”
Monkey found in Old Saybrook backyard has been re-homed to an out-of-state facility
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — The monkey that was found in a backyard in Old Saybrook earlier this month has been re-homed. The marmoset variant was sent to the Beardsley Zoo after being found in a residential shed on July 1. After spending around two weeks in the zoo’s care, the monkey has now been […]
The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional
The science section will now be optional on the ACT exam, and the exam duration will be decreased, the organizationannounced earlier this week. The writing section was made optional in 2005. Students can now opt between several versions of the test: the ACT core exam (which includes reading, math and English), the ACT plus writing, the ACT plus science or the ACT plus science and writing.
Inaugural ice cream cone served up at Norwich waterfront shop
Jul. 18—NORWICH — Instead of cutting a red ribbon with giant scissors, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz ordered a cup of Moose Tracks ice cream with chocolate sauce at the new Encanto Scoop at the Docks at the Howard T. Brown Memorial Park at Norwich Harbor. Bysiewicz on Thursday led a news conference to celebrate the $2 million state Community Investment Fund grant to the city for waterfront ...
WinnCompanies acquires 84 units to launch $18.7m rehab renovation
WinnCompanies, a national owner, developer, and manager of high-impact apartment communities, has acquired 84 apartments grouped within 10 three-story, residential buildings in Clay Arsenal, the oldest neighborhood in Connecticut. The acquisition of the Bedford Gardens Apartment complex marks the start of an $18.7 million effort by WinnDevelopment to renovate the...
New London residents oppose new apartment complex
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Residents in one New London neighborhood are sharing concerns about a proposal to construct an apartment building. “The birds, the deer come at night, the raccoons, fox,” New London resident Cindy Hollis said. She has enjoyed the wildlife and her quiet backyard for 13 years. She said doesn’t want to […]
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