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Colliers completes $22.237 million sale of 1700 Asylum Ave. in West Hartford
West Hartford, CT Colliers has completed the sale of 1700 Asylum Ave. John Cafasso from the local office represented the seller, Domenic Carpionato of West Hartford 1, LLC and was the sole broker involved in the transaction. The transaction, for $22.237 million, closed on August 19, 2024, and was the culmination of a multi-year process.
Newly formed New London Run Club puts a premium on camaraderie
Aug. 30—NEW LONDON — The fledgling but growing New London County Run Club owes its existence to a marital compromise. Norwich resident Joshua Jordan, an avid cyclist who ― before the birth of his first son earlier this year ― thought nothing of strapping on his bike helmet for a 60-mile ride, suddenly had familial obligations to contend with. "My wife didn't want me gone for three to four ...
Students Return for 2024-2025 School Year!
Our beautiful and capable students are back in the classroom for the 2024-2025 School Year!. This year, students in transition grades (Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9, along with Renzulli 4th Graders and Betances STEM 5th Graders) began on Monday, August 26 with a half day. This allowed them to explore their new school buildings, meet their peers and teachers, and learn classroom expectations before other students arrived. Students and staff expressed their appreciation for this extra time to adapt!
Farmington accountant filed false tax returns, failed to report over $1.4 million in business income
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Farmington accountant pleaded guilty on Thursday in Bridgeport to filing false tax returns, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Mark Legowski, 60, waived his right to be indicted. Court documents and statements note that from January 2015 through...
The Zaffanella sisters take on women’s soccer back-to-back
Nadia and Giada Zaffanella grew up playing soccer with their dad and brother in their backyard in Ellington, Conn. Now, they’re teammates together on the Lafayette women’s soccer team. Nadia Zaffanella is now in her sophomore season as a Leopard, finding the back of the net in the...
Local nonprofits see less charitable giving from donors
We’re all feeling the impacts of rising prices, especially our wallets, and now it’s having a ripple effect on nonprofits. Some local organizations said they’re not receiving as much, or none at all this year. Whether it’s money or supplies, donations are the lifeblood at Hartford based...
Fight inside New Haven bar leads to shooting, 2 injured: police
A fight inside of a bar in New Haven early Saturday morning led to a shooting and two people were injured, according to police. Officers responded to Noa in the 200 block of Crown Street around 1 a.m. for a report of gunshots. Callers said there was a fight inside...
Fatman Scoop Suffers Medical Emergency on Stage, Transported to Hospital
Fatman Scoop suffered a medical emergency while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on Friday night.Missy Elliott, Ciara, Questlove, More Remember Fatman Scoop Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed the news on social media, writing that while the rapper, whose real name is Isaac Freeman, was on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, he had a “medical emergency” and was “transported by ambulance to the hospital.” The mayor added, “We will provide updates when they are available. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.” Videos posted to X appear to show Scoop collapsing from behind the DJ booth as the music is stopped...
French Film Series Turns Institute Library Into Le Cinema
The Institute Library became le cinema Thursday night as its French film series — “Bonsoir, Mes Ami(e)s!” — began with Beauty and The Beast (also known as La Belle et la Bête), the renowned 1946 film by Jean Cocteau based on the fairy tale originally published in the 1700s. The three-film series is being presented in conjunction with Best Video and is being hosted and curated by John Hatch, who recently organized a successful Italian movie series at the Chapel Street institution.
Field Hockey Downed by Smith, 6-0
NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. (8/30/2024) – The Nichols College field hockey opened the 2024 season with a match up against Smith College on Friday night. The Bison lost 6-0 to Smith in the Caryl Newhof Classic. Senior Sophia Venable earned the start in net and she made nine saves in...
$40K Worth Of Drugs and $5K Worth Of Guns Seized In Farmington Bust
Two men, one from Maine and the other from Massachusetts are facing drug charges after authorities seized cocaine, fentanyl, firearms, and drug money from a residence in Franklin County. Commander Scott Pelletier with the Department of Public Safety and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, says 42-year-old Jason Robbins of Farmington...
Local Events: Portuguese Festival, Dog Adoption Event
The festival is this weekend; the dog event is next. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you can head over to West Warwick for the annual Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival – a four-day event including parades, Portuguese food, games, entertainment, and family fun. The Holy...
Naugatuck homeowner stunned by package thief dressed as an Amazon worker
A warning about more thieves stealing packages. It’s a problem happening across the state. The most recent in Naugatuck and caught on camera. Police say someone posed as an Amazon worker and snatched a box from someone’s front porch. In this Naugatuck neighborhood in the area of Aetna...
Women's Soccer Draws 2-2 WIth Falcons in Season Opener
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (8/30/24) – It didn't take long for the Nichols College Women's Soccer Team to get back in the rhythm as they took on non-conference opponent Albertus Magnus on the road to open their 2024 season. With a fresh set of new faces, the Bison finished locked with the Falcons 2-2. The game marked the first for both programs in the 2024 season, the Falcons and Bison now both sit with a 0-0-1 record on the year. The game marked the first tie ever between the two programs.
NHPS begins school year with a $2.3 million budget deficit, $11.8 million unfunded
As students returned to class in New Haven on Thursday, New Haven Public Schools are starting the school year with an unusually large budget deficit. After requesting a $17 million increase in city funds to maintain the previous year’s programs, the New Haven public school system received only a $5 million increase to the previous $203,263,784 budget. In June, the Board of Education approved a tentative budget that sees New Haven Public Schools enter the year with a $2.3 million deficit. The deficit must be made up through staffing changes as the year progresses.
WATCH: Animal rescue reunites nursing mother with her puppies in Waterbury
An animal rescue organization has reunited a nursing mother with several of her puppies in Waterbury Thursday night. The dog was found in the area of Lincoln Street, and was likely dumped after giving birth. BARC CT, an animal advocacy and rescue organization, helped the Pitbull reunite with five of...
Football Opens Season With Two Home Games
The 2024 Campaign for Pace Football will begin at home for Week 1 and 2. The Setters are set to play the East Stroudsburg University Pirates next Thursday, September 5th, at 7:00 pm. That game is followed by another one early in the week, the University of New Haven Chargers, a fellow Northeast-10 team. The Chargers and Setters kick off Friday, September 13th at 7:00 pm.
Proclamation: Madison Salutes Our Heroes
WHEREAS, the members of the Exchange Club of Madison were so affected by the events of September 11, 2001 that they were moved to design a public ceremony of honor which has been held for the last three years; and. WHEREAS, The Salute to Madison’s Heroes is a reverent tribute...
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