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Busy Dew Drop Inn Looking To Expand Building In Derby
DERBY – The Dew Drop Inn, a small Valley bar and restaurant known for its 126 varieties of wings and extensive craft beer menu, is looking to expand. Dew Drop owner Jay Carlucci recently filed an application with the city to expand the restaurant/bar located at 25 North Ave.
This Time, HANH Wins Row Homes Auction
After losing out to another bidder at a previous foreclosure auction, the Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH) became the third part-owner of a former co-op’s homes in Dixwell. HANH prevailed at a foreclosure auction Saturday to purchase the building at 133 – 137 Henry St., one of the properties that...
Cigna launches $9M health equity fund
The Cigna Group will allocate $9 million toward health equity initiatives over three years. The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund will provide $9 million to target health disparities in specific communities. Houston and Hartford, Conn. will be the first communities to receive funding, according to a July 22 news release.
Seymour Deputy Police Chief Closes Book on 33-Year Career
SEYMOUR – Seymour Deputy Police Chief Roberto Rinaldi recently hung up his badge after serving more than three decades in law enforcement. Rinaldi, 59, retired from the Seymour Police Department on June 30. He worked in Seymour for 25 years, starting out as a patrolman and climbing his way up the ranks to sergeant, commander, acting lieutenant and ultimately second in command, a position he’s held since 2018.
Writing And Family At Breakwater Books
Julie Fitzpatrick of Guilford and David Fitzpatrick of Middletown, who are siblings, will have a discussion on Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Breakwater Books, 81 Whitfield Street, Guilford. The event will feature Wolf-Boy by David Fitzpatrick, a coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape...
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”. Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon, co-founder of the multi-Platinum music collective Brockhampton, returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a “Live From the Lab” set at the TELEFUNKEN microphones Headquarters in nearby South Windsor. The band’s performance was tracked with a full complement of the company’s microphones, and the hi-res audio and video performance can be seen here:
Revised Plans Introduced for former Regal Cinemas Site in Branford
A revised set of applications for the proposed redevelopment of the Regal Cinemas site at 329 East Main Street are currently being reviewed by the Branford Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), which plans to pick up the discussion at its next meeting. During a public hearing on July 18, the...
7-Eleven Employee Shot During Robbery: Bloomfield PD
Two men pulled up in a black sedan and demanded money from a gas station attendant, Bloomfield police said. The attendant refused to turn over the money and was shot in the leg with a black semiautomatic handgun, police said. The suspects proceeded to flee the scene, police said. The...
Tractor-trailer crash closes I-291 West ramp onto I-91 South in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A tractor-trailer rollover Monday closed the Interstate 291 West ramp onto Interstate 91 South in South Windsor, according to state police. The ramp was still closed as of 2:45 p.m. Fire officials said the tractor-trailer’s driver and one passenger were able to get out of the truck by themselves. They […]
All Things Killingworth Town Picnic October 5th
(July 23, 2024) — The community is invited to the All Things Killingworth Town Picnic, which will take place on October 5, 2024 with the first band starting at 2:00 p.m. at Deer Lake in Killingworth. This event promises a full day of fun, food and festivities for all ages, designed to bring together the residents of Killingworth in a celebration of community spirit.
Jadakiss Applauded For Holding G. Dep Down With Cash Gift After Prison Release
Jadakiss is being praised as a real one after video showed him holding the recently-released G. Dep down with cash during a link-up. Kiss’ former Bad Boy labelmate popped up at The LOX’s 30th anniversary tour stop in New Haven, CT on Saturday (July 20). In one backstage clip, Jada can be seen going into his pocket and counting out a stack of money for the “Special Delivery” rapper, who graciously accepted the gift.
Haddam-Killingworth Schools Vote to Keep High School for Grades 9-12
HADDAM/KILLINGWORTH — The school board voted last week against enrolling seventh- and eighth-graders at the high school as part of a districtwide restructuring plan. The decision marks a significa... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
168 Apartments Teed Up For Wooster Sq.
One hundred and sixty eight more apartments took a big step closer to coming to Wooster Square, after the project’s new co-development team won permission to modify a plan last approved in 2021. The City Plan Commission took that unanimous vote of support Wednesday night during its latest monthly...
City Seed set to launch commercial kitchen
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - From growing fruits and vegetables to new businesses. City Seed, a New Haven nonprofit known for its farmers market, is set to launch a commercial kitchen, giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to grow. This spot used to be a factory, making shirts and then...
This Week in New Haven (July 22 - 28)
“Never-ending” stories, multi-day festivals and two kinds of living history help stretch these long summer days. Marking 40 years since its release, The NeverEnding Story, a dark and beautiful tale of a foreign world being consumed by a terrifying force—and a rare children’s movie of genuine artistic interest to adults—screens at or just after 7 p.m. at Cinemark North Haven and Cinemark Connecticut Post 14.
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