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Milford Bans ATVs and Rec Vehicles from City Streets
MILFORD — The Board of Aldermen voted 10-4 this week to ban ATVs and other recreational vehicles from city streets, imposing fines of up to $2,000 for participants involved in street takeovers. Milford follows Ansonia, Bridgeport, East Haven, New Haven, North Branford and Waterbury in enacting ordinances targeting street...
Kids can get free eye exams at the Hartford Public Library
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Hartford Public Library is giving out free eye exams for kids ages 5 to 18. The city is partnering with Vision to Learn for the exams. A mobile clinic will make seven stops throughout the city for free eye exams:. Albany Library. 1250 Albany Avenue.
Alders OK Historic Duplex Sale For $6K
Alders signed off on selling a long-vacant, city-owned duplex next to Yale New Haven Hospital for $6,000 to a local veterans housing nonprofit that plans to rehab the property into six affordable rentals. Local legislators took that vote Monday night during the latest regular meeting of the full Board of...
Apartments Planned for Historic Meriden Piano Factory
In its heyday, the Aeolian Organ and Music Company in Meriden was a prominent piano and music roll factory. But almost a century later, what remains of the building is a shell of cracked and graffiti... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a...
Home Market Foods Establishes South Windsor, Connecticut, Operations
Food manufacturer Home Market Foods plans to establish operations in South Windsor, Connecticut. The more than $70 million project is expected to create 210 jobs by the end of 2027. The investment will include the renovation and build out of the former Carla's Pasta building. Operations are scheduled for June...
Cristina Torres Named to Spanish U21 European Cup Roster
HAMDEN, Conn. – Junior Captain Cristina Torres has been named to the Spanish U21 European Cup roster for this summer. The tournament will run from July 14-20 at the facilities of Atletic Terrassa HC in Torres’ home country of Spain. Torres shined in 2022 with the Spanish U18 team, helping them reach a semifinal berth in the European championships. For the full U21 Spanish roster release click here . For more information on Quinnipiac field hockey, visit gobobcats.com/fh or follow the team on Twitter and Instagram, @QU_FH. #26 Cristina Torres GK 5′ 6″ Sophomore #26 Cristina Torres 5′ 6″ Sophomore…
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
North Haven Lions Club Donates $1,000 for Repairs at Peter’s Rock Park
The North Haven Lions Club has donated $1,000 to Peter’s Rock Association to help defray the costs of rebuilding and replacing bridges which are in need of repair at Peter’s Rock Park. The park consists of 230 acres which offer hiking, a place to have a picnic, a...
4 Connecticut school districts accused of disability discrimination
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Four Connecticut school districts are facing allegations of disability discrimination. It’s part of a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a report by the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) and Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT). The report said the Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport and Stratford school districts were […]
Lake Compounce Upgrades Guest Experience while Embracing History
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Lake Compounce is home to award-winning roller coasters and the state’s largest water park, and it’s been a site of family fun for generations. “Lake Compounce has a very rich 178 year history,” Doug Hemphill, the general manager of the amusement park said. “There’s this emotional connection that a lot of our guests and a lot of people, probably within a 50 mile radius, have with the park.”
Community Members Gather for Annual North Haven Day of Prayer
On May 1, a gathering was held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in North Haven for the annual North Haven Day of Prayer. The breakfast was sponsored by Pastor Ed Horne of Faith United Methodist Church, Rev. James Detweiler of Hope Christian Church, Pastor Lisa Sessions-Grey of Life Changing Ministries, Rev. Scott Morrow of North Haven Congregational Church, Rev. Mike Carbaugh of Pond Hill Baptist Church, Father Michael Santiago of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, Father Thom Peter of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Rev. Jim DeAngelo of Vox Church (North Haven campus), and Pastor Chris Soto of Word of Faith Christian Center.
John Merola plays Old Grove
Westie John Merola will perform from 9:30-11 a.m. July 7 at the Oak Street deck, off Captain Thomas Boulevard, as part of the city’s Acoustic Sunday Morning Concert Series. Grab a coffee and a beach chair and chill out to smooth-sailing ditties from one of West Haven’s favorite troubadours. No rain date. July 19, the city’s Summer Concert Series will continue at 7 p.m. in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St., with a mix of modern country hits and ’90s pop rock favorites performed by American Honey. The two-hour concert is free and presented by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The rain date is July 22. To check if a concert has been rescheduled because of rain, go to Park-Rec’s website at https://westhavenct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx.
Edibolic Kitchen offer new ‘grab and go’
A meal delivery and catering business that is now nine years old, located in the Woodlawn Plaza, helps residents and visitors beat the summer heat with fresh, tasty food they can grab on the go, near the beach. Edibolic Kitchen held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 26 867 Jones...
School Library Named For Local Legend
A mother, grandmother, sister, and advocate for thousands of young New Haveners — and for the broader public school community — will live on, through the newly dedicated Hazel B. Pappas Media Center at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy. On Friday, friends and family members and New Haven Public...
PHOTOS: Lavenders are in bloom at CT farm
Visitors spend time at Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth on Monday, July 1, 2024. The farm is celebrating its 10th year and is open to visitors seven days a week from 10am to 4pm through the blossom season. ©2024 Hartford Courant. Visit courant.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Simsbury residents learn about being ‘Bear Aware'
From a bear on a popular trail to one getting into a home and grabbing a snack in the kitchen, the animals are a common sight in Simsbury. Experts are trying to help clear up information about bears and what to do to help prevent encounters. “The whole neighborhood is...
Manchester Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years
The restaurant, located in the Hartford County town of Manchester at 1483 Pleasant Valley Rd., announced its closure on social media on Monday, July 1. In its closing announcement, the owners of the Hooters branch said it was a "difficult decision" to shutter the eatery, which has been open for almost 20 years.
Avon makes their hits count to win second straight D6 championship
SIMSBURY, July 1, 2024 – The Avon Little League softball All-Star had just three hits in Monday night’s District 6 Major Division (ages 11-12) championship game. But they made each one count. Each Avon player with a hit stole at least one base and scored a run as...
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