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CT restaurateur settles with building owner over unpaid rent. Second spot closed temporarily
The high-profile owner of a trendy Connecticut restaurant — embroiled for months in a dispute over tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and under threat of eviction — has paid off the bill and agreed to make monthly rent payments on the first of every month, according to court documents. Gina Luari, owner of downtown’s The Place 2 Be, paid off the $95,000 bill, which covered what was ...
Northampton Man Pleads Guilty To Killing His Roommate, Sentenced To Life In Prison
Devin Bryden, 27, of Northampton, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the slaying of Jana Abromowitz, 21, in July 2022 the Northwestern District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to life in prison. Bryden was accused of stabbing Abromowitz at their shared home at 11 Hatfield St. after a friend...
Massachusetts City Named Best for Living on Social Security
Massachusetts is full of reasons why people want to move here including our public education and higher education offerings, top-notch healthcare, outside recreation options, history, art, culture, and our impressive job market. In addition, Massachusetts has been named the best place to raise a family throughout the years. Is Massachusetts...
2 arrested in Hartford homicide investigation, police say
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police arrested two suspects in a homicide investigation that began in May, according to the city's police department Thursday. Police identified the suspects as Pedro Velez, 32, of Hartford and Barrett Ricketts, 31, of Bloomfield. Velez is facing charges of manslaughter in the first degree...
After Years In Business, Popular Restaurant Has Closed Massachusetts Location
Massachusetts continues to feel the effects of inflation and post-pandemic struggles. Residents are tightening their belts as they are focusing on trying to pay for everyday necessities while keeping a roof over their heads. Spending money on luxury-based items or eating out has fallen to the bottom of the priority list. This shift in priorities has led to the continuation of businesses shutting down in Massachusetts.
Vernon to begin work on $400,000 sidewalk improvement project next week
VERNON, Conn. — Vernon’s latest sidewalk improvement project is scheduled to begin next week. The $400,000 project aims to improve pedestrian movement and safety in downtown Vernon and is the latest step in an ongoing program that is using both local tax dollars and grant funding to improve sidewalks, the town said.
Mass. community may become ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender people
“The timing of this is not lost on us, with the elections right around the corner.”. With November’s election looming and hundreds of bills threatening LGBTQ+ rights all over the U.S., one Massachusetts community is hoping to model itself as a safe haven for transgender people. A resolution pending...
UConn football faces tough test with Buffalo coming to town
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Fresh off a massive 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic, UConn football is back in action Saturday at noon against the University of Buffalo at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on CBS Sports Network. The schedule gets no easier, as the 2-2 Huskies host the 3-1 Bulls,...
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