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The Place shuts its doors after 27 years
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — On Friday a local pizza place in North Kingstown shut its doors after 27 years of serving the community. The Place announced on Facebook that they were forced to shut down due to an expiring lease, landlord issues, and health issues. In the announcement,...
Warwick police looking for motorcyclist who drove recklessly through a funeral escort
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Warwick Police Department is asking for help identifying a motorcyclist who was operating recklessly through a funeral escort on Friday. Police said the driver of the motorcycle cut off and swerved in between multiple family cars that were part of a funeral escort for a veteran being laid to rest at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetary in Exeter.
The Pizza Files: Movie Premiere-Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews was joined by Colin M. Caplan, Pizza Guru and the driving force behind Taste of New Haven, and Gorman Bechard, Director of the upcoming film Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun. The duo shared insights into the movie, which highlights the journey of a New Haven native who brought the city’s beloved pizza to southern Florida. The film premieres at the New Haven Museum on September 11th, kicking off a month filled with pizza-themed events in New Haven.
Oxford home and business owners asked to report damages for federal aid
Oxford Town Hall was packed on Friday with people looking for answers on how to get federal aid after their homes and businesses were destroyed during Sunday’s historic storm. “Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars, it’s land that is gone,” Jayne H., of Oxford, said. Jayne...
Waterbury names interim superintendent days before first day of school
The Waterbury school district has appointed a new interim superintendent days before schools are back in session. It comes after Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski decided not to renew former Superintendent Verna Ruffin's contract earlier this year. In April, Pernerewski asked the Board of Education not to renew Ruffin's contract due...
Police: New Milford man struck Norwalk police cruiser; charged with DUI
A New Milford man is accused of striking a Norwalk police cruiser during a hit-and-run Friday, police say. Police say at 11:47 p.m. an officer and their vehicle were struck while driving near 205 Main St. by a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver, Carlos Gavilano, 55, fled the scene in...
New Teacher Tour Brings Grad Full Circle
Step by step on Grand Avenue Friday morning, Shaylah McQueen-Lee walked towards her near future as a K‑2 teacher at Benjamin Jepson School — marking her return to the New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) district after graduating from Hillhouse more than a decade ago as both valedictorian and a teen mom.
Bartlett & Grippe Attorneys at Law: Make Safety a Priority for Back to School
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – On today’s Connecticut’s Morning Buzz, Reporter Jillian Andrews sat down with Attorney Joe Grippe, Partner at Bartlett & Grippe Attorneys at Law, to discuss the firm’s dedication to helping personal injury victims and their deep involvement in the local community. Attorney Grippe shared that Bartlett & Grippe focuses on serious injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse cases, aiming to provide a voice for victims. He emphasized the firm’s commitment to not only advocating in the courtroom, but also offering emotional support, to ensure their clients’ well-being.
Pashto Course Coming To NHPS
New Haven’s two comprehensive high schools will introduce a “Pashto Native Heritage Speaker” course this school year for its increasing population of students who need to improve their writing and reading skills in a language native to Afghanistan and Pakistan before they move on to learning English.
Aquarion: Limit Water Use To Essential Needs
OXFORD/SEYMOUR — The following information is from the Office of the First Selectwoman in Seymour:. Message: This is an important message from Aquarion Water Company. Work continues on water supply restoration at our Oxford wellfield. We expect to bring some wells back online early next week. Until full capacity is restored, please continue to limit your water use to essential needs. Avoid using irrigation systems, filling pools, and washing vehicles or buildings. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore full system capacity.”
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years
New Canaan Public Works Highway Department Superintendent Mose Saccary recently retired. The department said Saccary was hired as a laborer for the Highway Department in April 1980 by Director of Public Works Lou Mareno and soon promoted to operator, with responsibility for the streets north of Turner Hill to the New York State line, west to Smith Ridge Road, and east to Valley Road.
Goodwill is accepting donations for flood victims
Help is available to get flood victims back on their feet. Goodwill of Southern New England in Wolcott is collecting donations at their Meriden Road location in Wolcott for victims of the devastating flooding. They're accepting donations for clothing, housewares and other necessities. The items will be given out at...
CT Manufacturer Raises Over $2.5K for Military Heroes
Packaging and Crating Technologies presents $2,530 check to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (Watertown, CT) – Summer is typically a time when businesses slow down or go on furlough. Not so with Connecticut crating manufacturer Packaging And Crating Technologies, LLC (PACT), which created a grassroots fundraising opportunity for the Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation that ran from May 1st through the 4th of July based on sales of its popular produce line currently used by the military and moving industry. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Watertown-based company presented a $2,530 check to the national charity that directly benefits American military veterans and first responders, especially those involved with the 9/11 NYC tragedy, at its company headquarters.
Branford Rotary Awards ‘Service Above Self’ $3K Scholarships to Baylis, DeFrancesco, Coppola
The Branford Rotary Club recently presented three “Service Above Self” scholarship awards of $3,000 each to three deserving members of the Branford High School (BHS) Class of 2024. The awards are given annually to high school students from Branford who excel both in the classroom and in the community. This year’s recipients are Luke Baylis, Jenna DeFrancesco, and Sam Coppola.
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