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East Windsor claims plausible deniability in contract dispute
The Town of East Windsor has yet again come under fire from residents on Facebook in response to its handling of a lawsuit, with this suit alleging the Town has broken a verbal agreement it made with a local business owner. In a court motion filed last Friday, the Town offered a defense in which […] The post East Windsor claims plausible deniability in contract dispute appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Southington businesses are ready for Restaurant Week in the heat
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Southington is kicking off Restaurant Week with multiple local businesses offering special deals. Anthony Jack’s is among the participants, featuring special lunch and dinner menus available from Wednesday through Sunday. Owner Cheryl Moran noted a busy lunchtime rush and has strategically scheduled staff for...
On National Hot Dog Day, New Britain takes title of ‘hot dog capital’
Never mind Fenway Franks, Chicago Red Hots or even Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island: The title of “hot dog capital” belongs to New Britain. At least, that’s the story from Mayor Erin Stewart, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Gov. Ned Lamont. Celebrating National Hot Dog Day outside the popular Capitol Lunch on Wednesday morning, Stewart and Blumenthal proclaimed that New Britain — long known as the ...
2 elderly dogs were abandoned in Branford
BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - Two elderly dogs were discovered abandoned and suffering from heat exhaustion in Branford on Tuesday. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter alerted the community via their Facebook page after both dogs were found. Both dogs are estimated to be around 14-15 years old. The first dog was...
CCSU Cross Country 2024 Season Schedule Revealed: Coach Eric Blake Leads Teams to Championship Races
The Central Connecticut State University cross country teams unveiled their 2024 season schedules, with a focus on championship races in November. Each team will have one meet in August and September, followed by three meets in both October and November. The CCSU cross country teams will have a total of...
Shoreline Jewish Festival Brings Joy to The Guilford Green
As the members of Simply Tsfat strummed their guitars, people in the crowd began to clap their hands to the beat. The notes chased each other across the stage, high to low, short to long. Just short of 10 minutes in, guitarist Elyahu Reiterborn came down from the stage and continued to play in the audience. Around him, a few listeners stood and started to dance.
Young Canton rider heading back to national championship event
Later this month, Justus Pearston, a nine-year-old from Canton, will be competing in the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) amateur national championships in Tennessee for the third consecutive year. The races will be held July 29 through Aug. 3 at the Loretta Lynn ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. A year ago,...
Workforce Alliance opens doors in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in the New Haven area looking for a new job have a new weapon at their disposal. Workforce Alliance, a state organization that helps train workers to find and get good jobs, held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its new office in Fair Haven. Rep. Rosa DeLauro spoke […]
Mayor Cassetti: Ansonia Shopping Center Owner Needs To Step It Up
ANSONIA – Some five years after Big Y packed up its Ansonia store and moved to Derby, Mayor David Cassetti said on Wednesday that the owner of the Ansonia Shopping Center isn’t doing enough to fill the now mostly vacant plaza. “We’ve had many different stores wanting to...
Crash Slows Traffic On Putnam County Roadway
The crash happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, July 17, when vehicles collided on Route 9 near the entrance of The Bird & Bottle Inn, according to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving first responders found the drivers out of their vehicles and stayed at the scene to control traffic...
Bedford Board Expands Leaf Blower Limits
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Given an expansion of permitted time, Bedford homeowners and landscapers will be able to fire up gasoline-powered leaf blowers for six weeks, not two, this fall. Scrapping the planned two-week limit for those noisy machines, the Town Board voted last week to allow their use in a fall “cleanup season,” defined as the time between Oct. 26 and Dec. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The board’s action, in the form of an amendment to the Bedford noise ordinance, follows public hearings that began in June. They featured the competing claims of...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
Microburst likely caused damage in Stratford: mayor's office
Several trees and branches came down during storms on Wednesday in Stratford and the mayor’s office said a microburst appears to have caused the damage. "Yesterday's weather event caused an incredible amount downed trees, limbs, branches, and debris. The area of Stratford between and around Huntington Road and Nichols Avenue felt the brunt of the storm, which the National Weather Service confirmed was likely a microburst,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.
Cornwall labrador maimed in bear attack
CORNWALL — An eight-year-old black labrador retriever named Charlie was mauled by a bear in his yard on the evening of Wednesday, July 17. Phyllis Nauts, his owner, said she did not hear or see the fight and only realized what had happened when Charlie came inside for mealtime.
Fashion show to reflect spirit of American West July 21
The energy of the American West and the joys of freedom will be celebrated on the fashion catwalk this Sunday, July 21 in Bridgeport. Chasity Aniece Productions, which mounts fashion shows featuring local and area fashion designers throughout the year, will be presenting “The Untamed Fashion Show.”. “The production...
‘Motorcycle Globe Of Death’ Coming To Popular Pennsylvania Fair
The fair is known locally for its farm-related exhibits and 4-H projects, not for thrilling acts of derring-do, but with the addition of the Victoria Circus to its entertainment lineup that is all about to change. The “Sensational Murcia Family” from Bradenton, FL, is bringing The Victoria Circus and Thrill...
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 10 Bauer Place
WESTPORT–The Building Department has issued a permit to demolish the house at 10 Bauer Place. The 1¼-story Cape was built in 1944. It has 1,400 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, one bathroom, a basement, garage and finished attic. The property traded hands in June for $901,000....
Dogs abandoned in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY – Putnam County SPCA officials are investigating the abandonment of three dogs found in the early morning hours this week along Sunken Mine Road, a private, unpaved road in the vicinity of Oscawana Heights in Putnam Valley. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the female dogs appear to...
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