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Settlement reached in 360 High School class action suit
A legal saga over the now-shuttered 360 High School in Providence has reached a settlement in the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island. Litigation couldn’t stop the loss of 360 High School as a distinct entity, but aspects of the school’s environment will continue in a newly unified school in the same building, thanks to […] The post Settlement reached in 360 High School class action suit appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair...
Vidal/Wettenstein brokers sale of 900 Sherman Ave. to Burt Process Equipment
Hamden, CT Vidal/Wettenstein, LLC has negotiated the sale of 900 Sherman Ave. This property has been part of a family for generations, and Vinny Massaro, who handled the property for his family, is grateful to see this property be redeveloped. This property was purchased by Burt Process Equipment, headquartered at 100 Overlook Dr. Burt Process Equipment is a corporate resident of Hamden for over 20 years. With continued growth, Burt plans to expand at 900 Sherman Ave. to provide manufacturing and distribution facilities for its Precision Stainless Steel Process Solutions and Wastewater Systems businesses. Mayor Lauren Garrett said, “Burt Process Equipment has been a family-owned leader in water systems for over fifty years. We are proud that they have chosen to stay in Hamden, investing in a new facility and expanding their manufacturing and global distribution operations in the town.” Silvester Garza from Vidal/Wettenstein LLC was the sole broker for the transaction.
Mass. gun bill skips a measure Springfield cops, politicians wanted to see
When legislators passed a sweeping gun bill Thursday, they banned Glock switches, cracked down on ghost guns and passed minimum sentences for firearms crimes. What they didn’t approve was the one provision Springfield law enforcement and politicians were clamoring to see. That amendment, filed by state Sen. John Velis,...
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
Nurse retires after more than 40 years at Waterbury Hospital
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A nurse retired Thursday after more than 40 years of service at Waterbury Hospital. Kim Perillo Rudaitis, RN, served patients for 41 years. “Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Kim,” Waterbury Hospital said in a social media post.
Bradley Airport resumes normal flight operations following global tech outage
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) - A global technology outage impacted air travel across the country and in Connecticut. Just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Bradley International Airport said normal flight operations resumed. The outage, caused by a software update to Windows hosts by cybersecurity company Crowdstrike, led to a ground...
'We're in a heat box': Sweltering summer felt in CT prison with limited air conditioning
Willie Myers did everything he could to stay cool during summers at Osborn Correctional Institution. Myers was incarcerated for more than a decade at Osborn, a medium security prison in Somers that has one of the largest inmate populations in the state. More than 1,100 people are currently incarcerated at...
DeLauro questions the GOP’s new platform on abortion
Connecticut Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro has called out the platform adopted by the Republican Party at their convention that changes the party’s position on abortion. DeLauro addressed the issue at a media briefing on Tuesday at a New Haven location of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion services provider in the state.
Legislators react to herbicide use along Housatonic Railroad track
Community leaders maintain that recent herbicide spraying conducted by the Housatonic Railroad Co. (HRRC), done just days before new regulations took effect, is part of a broader pattern of regulatory gaming demonstrated by the railroad. On May 21, Governor Lamont signed Connecticut House Bill 5219, which had been unanimously passed...
Juvenile hit by vehicle near Connecticut, Massachusetts line: Suffield police
SUFFIELD, Conn. — A young person is recovering after they were hit by a vehicle Wednesday night, police said. Suffield police got several 911 calls reporting the crash around 9:15 p.m. The crash happened on Mapleton Avenue (Route 159), just south of the border with Massachusetts and Six Flags New England Amusement Park.
Big Y Welcomes Customers to New Store in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Local grocery store chain Big Y has opened it’s newest location in Middletown. Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews stopped by the new market to check it out. Sam Chevalier is the store director of the new location at 850 South Main Street...
Transformer fire leads to power outage at intersection in West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A transformer fire was doused by crews in West Hartford on Thursday morning. West Hartford police said it happened at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and Highland Street. They reported that the traffic lights in the area were out. Eversource was on the scene. Police...
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