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Westfield planners OK self-storage on Lockhouse Rd., delay vote on Norton St.
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Planning Board voted July 16 to approve the site plan and stormwater permit required for JML Storage to expand its Lockhouse Road self-storage facility. Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates, representing applicant Matt Rokosz, presented a site plan that addressed the concerns from the board’s...
Reunited on the baseball diamond
WEST WARWICK - Logan Lama is a busy man these days, not that he’s complaining. The 2023 Coventry High School graduate and rising sophomore at Springfield College had plans from the onset to rejoin his hometown’s Connie Mack ball club this coming summer, a year after helping guide them to an appearance in the finals.
Zanor column: Killingly's Bowen to receive coaching award
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while hoping the Boston Red Sox and All-Star MVP Jarren Duran can keep things rolling in the second half of the season …. Award winners. As a long time member of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, I’m thrilled with this...
Municipalities Should be Posting Their Most Interesting Records
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is sore at people who, he says, make lots of requests for access to town records under Connecticut’s freedom-of-information law. “Some people are abusing the sy... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 143 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,292-square-foot home on Allen Street in Springfield that sold for $322,000. Agawam.
Big Lots closing three CT locations as questions loom about retailer's future
Big Lots is preparing to close dozens of stores, including several in Connecticut, as financial issues bring the retailer’s future into question. The discount retailer announced in its quarterly report last month that it expects to shutter as many as 40 of its stores nationwide by the end of the year.
Parrella Pitches Education and Development for Senate Campaign
GROTON — A lifelong resident of southeastern Connecticut, Democrat Andrew Parrella said he will focus his State Senate campaign on education and development, but noted it was a Groton land use issue ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Somers Eyes Health and Safety in Run for Reelection
GROTON — State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, said her reelection campaign will continue to focus on issues related to mental health, public health and delivering for her constituents in the 18th Sen... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
Quick start leads Pittsburgh past slumping Hartford
Pittsburgh scored three goals in the first 22 minutes of the game to beat the Hartford Athletic, 3-1 on Saturday night in USL Championship action in Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds took a quick 1-0 lead when Edward Kizza converted on a penalty kick just five minutes into the game after a defender was taken down in the penalty box.
Former cryptocurrency exec from Westport pleads guilty to stealing $4.46 million
HARTFORD, Conn. — Earlier this week, a former cryptocurrency executive from Westport pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to a fraud offense after stealing millions of dollars from his former employer, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Dylan Meissner, 31, pleaded guilty...
Local leaders react to President Biden ending his 2024 presidential campaign
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Local leaders reacted to President Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential campaign and the endorsement of Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee Sunday afternoon. “President Biden’s decision today, like all his public service for many decades, was motivated by his patriotism and deep love...
3 are injured in head-on crash in Voluntown: State police
VOLUNTOWN, Conn. — A head-on crash occurred Saturday morning in Voluntown, according to a release from Connecticut State Police. A 2013 Nissan Rouge driven by a 45-year-old man from South Hadley, Mass. was traveling east on Route 138 with a 35-year-old female passenger from Chicopee, Mass, according to the crash report.
Zoning commission approves plan for Raising Cane's to open in Wethersfield
People hungry for a new fast food option in Wethersfield are one step closer to a popular chain coming to their community. Back in February, Raising Cane's announced that they planned to open a location in Wethersfield. A spokesperson had said they would begin construction on the restaurant in the spring of 2025.
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