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175 apartments, stores, medical offices to be built in small CT town’s center
Buoyed by $1.4 million in state aid to remediate water and ground pollution, a partnership of developers said Thursday that it expects to break ground next year on 175 new apartments, several retail spaces and a medical office building in Plainville’s town center. Connecticut has now put a total of $2.6 million into cleaning up the 15-acre property that was once the headquarters of the ...
Waterbury camp uses robots to ‘build the kids’
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Waterbury students are getting a new opportunity this summer. A dozen rising fourth and fifth graders are spending this week learning about robotics, mastering useful skills at a young age. Lots of kids spend the summer playing with Lego bricks. Not that many spend it building and programming Lego robots. […]
New Britain Homeowners Frustrated by Unchecked Flooding
NEW BRITAIN — Andrew Pope has had enough. Pope, who moved into his 2,700-square-foot bungalow-style home on Brighton Street in New Britain three years ago, said the constant basement flooding and ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
Remodeled armory hosts Civil Air Patrol cadets for a weeklong encampment
Two cadets opened their mouths like letter Os as they walked toward the helicopter cockpit. The pair — sisters Abigail and Shoshanna Coover from Maine — played rock-paper-scissors to decide who would go first. The younger girl won and climbed in while the other peeked her head through the doorway as the two geeked out in shy whispers.
Dog found on highway reunited with owner
CHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A chocolate lab was rescued and returned to his owner by state police after being found on the highway. State police say they received a call on July 10 reporting a dog running on Route 9 in Chester. State Police Trooper Smith was able to find...
Paranormal Cirque III Comes to Clinton Aug. 8
The circus is coming to town. From Aug. 8 to 11, the Paranormal Cirque III will perform six shows under a big top tent in the Clinton Outlets parking lot. Boasting a lineup that is anything but normal with “horrifying yet seductive” acts, a press release for the show states the circus will include illusionists, acrobatics, contortionists, mythical horror characters, and more.
New Sherman Street bridge in Norwich opens
Jul. 26—NORWICH — More than two years after the busy Sherman Street bridge closed for a $10 million replacement project, it quietly reopened Friday after city crews removed the last barriers. Replacement of the two bridge spans over the Yantic River and an adjacent narrow former mill canal closed the key Sherman Street intersection with Asylum Street, forcing long detours for residents west of ...
Some CT city leaders are pushing for political civility. Those calls are generating mixed reactions
Easton residents usually argue, sometimes contentiously, about local issues, like any other small town, according to First Selectman David Bindleglass. But a recent incident led to the town taking action after a town volunteer’s personal information was leaked. “That form also included the person's social security number, and that...
Rhode Island punches its ticket to the Little League Softball World Series
BRISTOL, Conn. — The girls from Cranston Western are going to the World Series. Rhode Island’s Little League Softball all-stars, simply put, are the best in New England. A rout of Connecticut in their regional opener was not to be outdone by a curtain-call shutout against Maine. And a comeback win against Massachusetts had the 11- and 12-year-old all-stars one triumph away from the World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. ...
Future use of former New London school property hinges on inspection results
Jul. 26—NEW LONDON — An environmental assessment team in the coming weeks will begin analyzing the former Harbor Elementary School property for hazardous materials, as the city takes the first step toward attracting a developer for the site. The City Council on July 15 approved using $63,700 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act monies for a Phase I environmental assessment of the ...
Chocolate lab chases coyote, gets rescued from Route 9 in Chester
CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — One brave pooch in Chester had to get rescued after chasing off a coyote. A chocolate lab was rescued on July 10, according to Connecticut State Police, when it was spotted running on Route 9. The dog was then captured in the grassy median. The dog had chased off a coyote […]
New Norwich adult education program combines English learning and career readiness
Since Norwich Adult Education often has a long wait list, three former instructors from there wanted to offer their own program. Rose City Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, will hold its first session in the fall. The organization is looking for up to 50 adults who want to improve their English for career settings, Director and instructor Kelly Ennis-Davis said. ...
Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase
Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.
Lyman Real Estate brokers two retail space transactions - $425,000
Clinton, CT The building at 5 and 7 East Main St., has been sold. Lyman Broker & Development associate Sam Lyman represented both the sellers and buyer Ace Andaleeb in the $425,000 transaction. The property includes two first-floor retail spaces, a 1,232 s/f space that used to house a dance...
Steve Fagin: Rocks, lumber and sweat: Building a new bridge in Pachaug
Jul. 25—"Pull! Pull! Pull!" Urged by shouting coworkers near Voluntown's Lowdon Brook one morning last week, a crew of sweating laborers hauled a rope tied to an enormous sack bearing some 4,000 pounds of rocks. The swaying load dangled from a cable stretched across the brook, where a crew waited with outstretched arms. After carefully lowering the sack, workers then began loading rocks into ...
75ers’ offense swings into action for berth in Legion state tourney final 8
MIDDLETOWN — Post 75 pitchers allowed only one run in two American Legion state tournament games prior to Thursday night. Great on paper, but across those 13 innings Middletown’s offense generated just two runs. Apparently, a call for run support was heard, because the 75ers gave right-hander Ryan...
Several people hospitalized, following 3-vehicle crash in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Friday night. According to the Springfield Fire Department, firefighters were on scene for reports of a serious crash on Sumner Avenue and Orlando Street. Officials said there was no entrapment but multiple people were transported to a local...
Homebrew showcase in Springfield raises funds for non-profit organization
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The seventh annual homebrew showcase for “All Our Kids Inc.” will take place at Paddy’s Irish Pub. The event offers sampling of beers made by local homebrewers and as well as dozens of raffle prizes to raise money for “All Our Kids Inc.,” a regional nonprofit founded to strengthen and support to area foster families.
‘Shocking and troubling’: Mayor speaks out after Springfield Housing Authority fails HUD audit
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Housing Authority has failed an audit report conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Springfield Housing Authority received a score of 53 out of 100. Mayor Sarno responded in a press release and said “This news is both shocking and...
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