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Belly flops, burgers and brats at Cornwall’s beach barbecue
CORNWALL — Hammond Beach was packed for the annual Cornwall Town Picnic Tuesday, June 25. Threatening skies Saturday forced a rescheduling of the picnic, which was rewarded with pristine beach weather on Tuesday. Selectman Rocco Botto reported the water temperature was in the mid 70s at Cream Hill Lake and about 80 degrees on land.
Cornwall wastewater design phase begins
CORNWALL — The West Cornwall Wastewater Treatment Plant project has reached the design phase. WMC Engineers was given the go-ahead to begin drafting plans for the facility after the town heard back from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the site’s environmental review. Cornwall expected HUD to release...
Kent considers STEAP grant for Swift House renovations
KENT — The fate of the Swift House was discussed by the Board of Selectman at a regular meeting June 26. BOS revisited an ongoing debate as to what should happen to the historic Swift House — should it be kept in the town for various groups’ use or sold to the private market?
Zenovia Harris Selected For U.S. Chamber Foundation Education And Workforce Fellowship Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced that Zenovia Harris, Chief Executive Officer of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premier business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program aims to train and equip leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address pressing education and workforce challenges.
Man accused of leaving propane tanks around New Britain courthouse in January
Archive video above aired on Jan. 19, 2024. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The man accused of leaving propane tanks around the courthouse in New Britain in January has roughly 15 charges against him. Pasquale Sanseverino, 49, was charged in March with two counts of first-degree breach of peace and first-degree threatening. He was held […]
Mix of sun and clouds today, isolated shower possible for July 4th
You can expect a mix of sun and clouds today with temperatures in the mid 80s. There will be a slight breeze this afternoon. For the 4th of July, it will be cloudy with an isolated shower possible, especially to the north and west of Hartford. The holiday will be...
Bloomfield police officers help deliver baby
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Tuesday was an eventful day for a few police officers, who experienced a possibly once in a lifetime experience. The Bloomfield Police Department received a 911 call from a woman in labor around 10:30 a.m. They quickly dispatched crews to the scene and officers were able to help delivery a healthy […]
Middletown juvenile faces nearly a dozen charges for April shooting
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 17-year-old is facing nearly a dozen charges in connection to a roadside shooting in April. The Middletown resident was located on July 1 and charged with the following: They were transferred to juvenile detention and were scheduled to appear in court on July 2. The charges stem from April 24, […]
Talcott Mountain Music Festival presents: Celebrate America!
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert on Friday. It begins at 7:30 p.m. and Is held at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Iron Horse Boulevard. A spectacular fireworks display accompanies this patriotic extravaganza, which music director Carolyn Kuan leads.
Coffee shop in CT city teeters on closing. Founders not giving up on ‘neighborhood living room.’
Change is brewing. Semilla Cafe + Studio — at the forefront of a new wave of coffee shops opening in and around downtown Hartford since the pandemic — is teetering on closing, but its co-founders say they are fighting to keep open their vision for a “neighborhood living room” even if they have to step aside. The coffee shop and music venue will be getting new operators who plan to beef up ...
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences opens at Central Connecticut State University
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University made an exciting announcement on Monday, as it is now accepting students into its newly established College of Health and Rehabilitation Services. According to a release from the university, the college is now home to CCSU’s health sciences departments, including Nursing,...
Simsbury Little League U11 team wins District 6 title
The Simsbury Little League under-11 baseball team remained undefeated this summer with a 13-9 win over Avon to win the District 6 Minor Division (ages 10-11or U11) championship on Tuesday night. A majority of this Simsbury team was on the U10 team a year ago that also won a District...
Beloved Hartford restaurant getting ready to close its doors
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s the end of an era. A beloved Hartford restaurant is getting ready to close its doors. J Restaurant and Bar will close Wednesday night. People have been going to the restaurant to say their goodbyes and enjoy a last meal. “It’s real bittersweet. It’s...
Watching your Wallet: What to buy in July
HARTFORD, CT. (WFSB) - It’s officially July. Along with the hot and sticky weather, there are new deals moving in for the month. Bethany Hollars is a money-savings expert with BrickSeek. BrickSeek tracks prices all across the internet. Hollars says the below categories are ones to keep an eye out for deals.
Team of teens in Kent build racecar run by the sun
KENT, Conn. — For the past two years, a team of teens from Kent School in Litchfield County, also known as the Holy Solars, have worked to engineer and design a solar vehicle that runs solely from the sun. Test laps are taking place now for what’s coming down...
Propel Models Joins the Hartford Chamber
Describe your business in one to two sentences. Our company assists models in mastering the ins and outs of the industry while also providing opportunities to showcase their talents to prospective brands and clients, helping them grow and succeed in their careers. Why did you join the Hartford Chamber of...
PREVIEW: Hartford Finish Road Trip in Virginia
HARTFORD ATHLETIC (5-9-1) vs LOUDOUN UNITED FC (6-6-4) Hartford Athletic are heading back to the East Coast to challenge Loudoun United FC on Wednesday for the second match of their two-game road trip. LAST TIME OUT. Hartford Athletic are coming off a 1-0 loss to Sacrameno Republic FC on the...
Former News 8 staff member released from Hartford Hospital after surgery
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Some good news from our News 8 family. Our retired Chief Political Correspondent Mark Davis was released from Hartford Hospital after a surgery in relation to bladder cancer. Davis said it’s good to be home, and that doctors expect him to be “hiking the hills of Granby” this fall. He […]
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