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Saybrook Point Sidewalks Go to Town Meeting
As part of a town meeting on July 23 Old Saybrook residents can approve an appropriation of $366,640 for a state grant that will pay for the construction of sidewalks in Saybrook Point. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. At a meeting on July 9, the Old...
Devli adds 176,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Connecticut
158 Pines Bridge Road in Beacon Falls, Connecticut — Courtesy: Devli Real Estate. Devli Real Estate has added to its portfolio in the region with the acquisition of a 176,000-square-foot industrial building outside New Haven, Connecticut. The Weehawken-based firm said the facility at 158 Pines Bridge Road in Beacon...
Kids Stay & Play; Parents Sit & Chat
“And that’s Michelle,” said Wilson Library Branch Manager Meghan Currey. “As you can see, she’s shaking out her sillies.”. Surrounded by six moms and their toddlers, Michelle Ziogas opened the Wilson Library’s weekly “Stay and Play” in-person storytime in the same way she has since starting last July as the branch’s first children’s librarian in years.
Teacher’s guidance leads man to successful music career
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Corey Staggers is 28 and grew up in New Haven. He was a little kid- a second grader, just 8-years-old- when a principal sent the “active” young man with a love of basketball down to music teacher Bill Flucker. The idea...
This Week in New Haven (July 15 - 21)
It’s sizzling out there, but you can still find chill vibes. With the grounds open for picnicking an hour earlier, the Pardee-Morris House’s next Twilight Concert (postponed from last Wednesday) features “the bluegrass harmonies of Audrey Mae” at 6:30 p.m. Underdog commercial sensation and Best Picture...
Excitement Builds as WWE Announces Live Event in Manchester
Manchester to Host WWE Superstars at Brand-New Co-op Live Arena on October 16. Stamford, Conn., July 15, 2024 – The WWE Universe is buzzing with excitement as WWE®, a part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), announces that tickets for WWE Live at Manchester’s new Co-op Live arena will go on sale this Friday, July 19, at 10:00 a.m. BST through Ticketmaster.
CCSU Hall of Famer Mark St. Germain Passes Away
Former Central Connecticut Hall of Fame student-athlete Mark St. Germain has passed away. St. Germain was a football standout for the Blue Devils and was inducted into the CCSU Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018. St. Germain was one of the most decorated running backs after his career with...
Monroe police make arrest for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee throwing incident
MONROE, CT — A 30-year-old Danbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Saturday, charging her for the alleged attack on a barista at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Route 34. On May 5, police were dispatched to the store at 1:47 p.m., after the employee, a 17-year-old Monroe male, complained that a female customer threw a hot cup of coffee at him.
Fast-acting driver rescues two after head-on collision
SALISBURY — Two people are hospitalized after a two-car crash on Route 41 north of Hosier Road. According to the accident report obtained from Troop B, Benjamin Schawinsky, 85, was driving north on Route 41 when he crossed into the southbound lane, striking 77-year-old Robert Snyder’s vehicle in a head-on collision on Friday, July 12 just after 4 p.m.
MA Shoppers: Beware When You Swipe While Shopping!
Attention Bay State residents: When you are out doing your grocery shopping, pay heed to your surroundings especially when using a credit or debit card when checking out. Big Y supermarket discovered skimmers south of the border in two of its Connecticut stores last month. The grocery chain reports an unknown individual has attached a skimming device to one single terminal in each of its Naugatuck and Plainville locations. back on June 29th. At the present time, there are no reports of a similar incident in Massachusetts.
Little League players and coaches working as a team to beat the heat
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Hot weather isn’t only tough for those working outside, but also those playing sports in the sweltering heat. Several little league players across the state are battling the conditions on the field. Baseball is one of those sports where it can be difficult to escape...
New office to promote equity and inclusion within Connecticut state government to be established
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of the Governor announced it is establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity. The office will be responsible for making the state government a “leader in equity and inclusion” with the goal of getting rid of barriers and creating opportunities, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Crowds came out in Plainville for the 17th annual Petit Family 5K Road Race
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) – Hundreds came out in the heat Sunday morning in Plainville to support the Petit Family Foundation’s 17th annual Road Race. The annual race is in honor of Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela Petit who were killed in a 2007 home invasion. Since 2008 the surviving member of the Petit family, Dr. William […]
Southington family hosts 4th annual swim-a-thon to support veterans
A number of families spent the morning by the pool at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Berlin, but not to escape the heat. They were raising money for veterans in need. And behind it all are two young teens. The Ahern family gathered their community on a beautiful day to...
Dave DeFronzo Announces Citizen Election Qualification and AFL-CIO and CSU-AAUP Endorsements
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL) has announced he has successfully qualified for the state’s Citizen Election Program, known commonly as the “Clean Election Program,” in his run for the 26th District State Representative seat. At the same time he has announced endorsements for his candidacy from the Connecticut AFL-CIO and the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP).
Connecticut State Police arrest juvenile accused of vandalizing, stealing from cemetery
(WJAR) — Connecticut authorities are searching for a property owner after a juvenile was arrested after allegedly damaging and stealing an item from a Killingly cemetery. According to the Connecticut State Police, they responded to Holy Cross Cemetery on Sunday for a report of ongoing vandalism. A witness observed...
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