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When does early voting start in Connecticut?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 is your local election headquarters ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about early voting in Connecticut. ☆ Key dates Oct. 4 Absentee ballots become available Request a mail ballot online »Download mail ballot application » Oct. 18 Last day […]
Some Connecticut bus lines to implement ‘tap and ride’ pilot program
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut residents that utilize public transportation in some parts of the state will soon have an easier way to pay. The state announced a “tap and ride” pilot program on Tuesday that allows riders on River Valley Transit and Meriden bus lines to pay by tapping a card or using a mobile […]
Naugatuck's 66 Church Announces Closure
66 Church, a restaurant and gastropub in New Haven County located at 66 Church St. in Naugatuck, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8 that it would be closing for good "in the next few weeks." Although no specific reason for the decision was given, the owners thanked its longtime customers for...
Spirit Halloween Is Transforming Into Spirit Christmas This Year
Spirit Halloween is getting into a new spirit this year — the Christmas spirit. The retail popup has announced plans to test out a Christmas-themed store, aptly called Spirit Christmas. Similar to its spooky counterpart, the jolly new concept will occupy vacant buildings across the nation to bring shoppers...
New 55-and-over homes proposed in central CT town that’s becoming known for them
A local company wants to build 27 age-restricted houses on a vacant tract in Southington, the third subdivision exclusively for seniors that’s been proposed or built this year. Hoylst Real Estate LLC is seeking town permission to build on 7.5 undeveloped acres off Lazy Lane, about a half-mile west of Queen Street. Hoylst put forward its proposal last week, and residents will get to offer their ...
66 Church Restaurant in Naugatuck to permanently close
NAUGATUCK, Conn. — It’s closing time for 66 Church in Naugatuck. “It’s a shame. Nice local business. You know you always want to see them succeed,” said Matthew Lyons of Naugatuck. The announcement was made on Facebook Tuesday that the bar is set to permanently close...
Advocates push for Connecticut to offer child tax credit
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The United Way and non-profit community leaders and elected officials unveiled their latest policy agenda for 2025 at the State Capitol on Tuesday. Their goal is to help income-constrained families. Jacqueline Torres is a single mother of a 2-year-old son. She has two jobs and is in school full-time, but she’s […]
Connecticut Attorney General Tong on TikTok lawsuits
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Social media giant TikTok is facing lawsuits in 14 different states, claiming that the app is harming the mental health of young people. Lawsuits say that the algorithm is “addictive,” and that the platform is “wreaking havoc on the mental health of millions of American children and teenagers.” Attorney General William […]
‘COVID fatigue.’ State health commissioner concerned about lagging vaccination rates
Nearly twice as many people have gotten the flu shot as the COVID-19 vaccine this season, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The state health commissioner blames “COVID fatigue.”
Town takeover of Barkhamsted Senior Center spurs volunteer revolt
A clash between town officials and a volunteer organization that has traditionally managed the Barkhamsted Senior Center has led to a revolt, with the volunteers walking away from the senior center after the town announced it was taking over operations and reportedly locked them out of the building and their Facebook page. An independent volunteer […] The post Town takeover of Barkhamsted Senior Center spurs volunteer revolt appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Proposal to paint over CT MLK racial diversity mural drawing criticism
Controversy has erupted in Southington over a proposal to paint over a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.racial equity mural in the center of town. The proposal calls for a new mural to be painted over the existing MLK mural on the side of a building at 76 N. Main St. The large mural called “Joy” is highly visible to traffic coming onto N. Main Street and was painted in 2021 as part of the MLK39 Mural ...
Naugatuck freight railroad line to get repairs
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Naugatuck freight railroad line has been around since the early 1900s, but now, the bridge is desperately in need of repairs. “When you upgrade freight it works on so many different levels,” Rep. John Piscopo said. “Economic, public safety, environmental.” A $1 million dollar grant from the Freight Rail Infrastructure […]
Connecticut gets $25M from EPA to replace lead pipes, provide cleaner water
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut is set to receive $25 million in federal funding to provide clean water to schools and homes, as part of the Biden administration’s final rule issued Tuesday. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) requires water systems across the county to find and replace lead pipes within 10 years. It will […]
After a Rough Summer, Southbury Green Lands Barnes & Noble
Another week, another change in the normally stable retail and restaurant scene in Southbury, Connecticut. I have great news for those of us who have missed having a national bookstore in town, Barnes & Noble continues it's investment in Connecticut, a new one is coming to the Southbury Green shopping center.
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