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Self-Storage OK’d For Ex-Factory
City Plan commissioners approved a plan to convert up to 65,000 square feet of industrial space on Lenox Street into self-storage units — after deciding that that controversially quiet use fit better at a former factory in the Heights than at a former factory in Newhallville. They took that...
Getting married? Hamden licenses now appointment-only
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You can still walk down the aisle, but you can no longer walk in to get your marriage license in Hamden. The town clerk’s office will only grant marriage licenses only by appointment starting on July 22, Hamden announced on Thursday. The decision was made to help cut down on wait […]
2024 Yale Women’s Cross Country Schedule Featuring Courtney Jaworski & Kylie Goldfarb Announced
Yale released the 2024 women's cross country schedule, kicking off on Sept. 6 against rival Harvard. Courtney Jaworski joins as the new Director, with senior Kylie Goldfarb leading as captain. The schedule features meets in five states, with a potential for a sixth at the NCAA Championships. The first competition...
New system stopped wrong-way driver in North Haven before they entered Interstate 91
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new detection system stopped a driver before they were able to go the wrong way on Interstate 91 in North Haven during the heavy rain, according to the police department. The driver got lost in Wednesday’s downpour and started going up the exit ramp, according to police. The new […]
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...
Taco Festival Returns for Fourth Year
Taco-lovers are heading back to the Guilford Fairgrounds as the New England Taco Festival returns for its fourth year on July 27 and 28. The festival, billed as a one-of-a-kind event, spans over two days, bringing music and entertainment, along with the eponymous tacos. Thousands and thousands of tacos, according to organizers who note that the vendors will offer over 100 different kinds of tacos — everything from carne asada, shrimp tacos, barbacoa, and birria tacos to tacos al pastor, tacos de pescado, and chorizo tacos, and more.
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.
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...
Abandoned dog in Canton escapes cage only to get struck by driver
CANTON, CT (WFSB) - A dog escaped the cage it was abandoned in only to get struck by a driver. The 1-year-old terrier mix was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive in Canton, according to Burlington & Canton Animal Control. Animal control posted...
Killingworth Community Fund Awards Two College Scholarships
(July 18, 2024) — The Killingworth Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is pleased to announce the awarding of the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts to Nicolette Hines, and the newly established Laura Englebright Scholarship for Community and Civic Service to Luke Dooley. Both are June 2024 graduates of Haddam Killingworth High School.
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.”
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
Guilford business owner pleads guilty to tax charges
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The owner of a Guilford business pled guilty to tax charges on Thursday. Michelle Ann Gilson, 38, co-owned and co-operated B&M Package Solutions, Inc. and formerly owned and operated Epic Empirez, Inc.. In court, Gilson admitted she did not pay the withheld employee taxes as well as the employers’ share of […]
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 […]
Real Estate Transactions for July 18
15 Bayberry Lane: Ellen Lupi T and William A. Lupi to Peter Fertiguena and Rosemary Zampano, $700,000 on June 28. 39 Birch Road: Union News Of New Hvn Inc to Ann M. Purcell, $730,000 on June 24. 57 Brushy Plain Road: RCM Capital LLC to Britney Bunbanlu, $330,000 on June...
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