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CitySeed Starts Pitching HQ/Commercial Kitchen Plan
The state’s top agriculture official walked into an empty Fair Haven factory Monday and reached for his wallet. The official, Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, joined other state and local officials for a tour of the former Gant shirt factory and Connecticut Illuminating Factory military ID-badge printing plant at 162 James St. He left committed to returning with financial help.
Plantsville veteran gets free bathroom renovation
PLANTSVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A $24,000 project has made a Plantsville veteran’s home more accessible. Frank Russo, who was in the Marines, has muscular dystrophy and underwent a heart transplant. Because his MS was not service-related, he was denied VA funds for home modifications. That’s why Homes for Veterans and Shoreline Veterans teamed up to […]
Killingworth camp helps child burn survivors
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. (WTNH) — A summer camp in Killingworth is helping children who are burn survivors to embrace who they are, while gaining confidence. Children’s Burn Camp, run by the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation, is a place where kids can feel a sense of belonging, while bonding with others who understand them on a deeper […]
Mayor of Milford proposes a stop to new smoke shops
The mayor of Milford is working on a proposal that would stop new smoke shops from opening in the city. Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio said the conversation of limiting smoke stops began after hearing concerns from residents of there being too many in the city. “This has been happening over...
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.
Ansonia Schedules Public Hearing To Dissolve WPCA Board, Publishes “Transition Plan” For Aquarion Sale
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Board of Aldermen has scheduled a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday (July 24) to dissolve the city’s Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). The proposal includes the repeal of a city ordinance establishing the WPCA, and the passage of a replacement ordinance which grants the Board of Aldermen all the powers and responsibilities the WPCA previously held. Click here and scroll to page 2 to view the proposal in full.
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
'I’ve always dreamed about winning': First-time champion crowned at Norwich Invitational
NORWICH - A few seconds after clinching the 98th Norwich Invitational golf championship on the 17th hole, Christian Jensen hugged his parents in an emotional embrace you would see when a PGA golfer wins the Masters or U.S. Open for the first time. For Jensen, winning his first Norwich Invite championship was tantamount to winning a major. ...
Madison 12-U All-Star Softball Squad Finishes as State Runner-Up
The Madison 12-U All-Star softball team recently completed another tremendous campaign after finishing as the runner-up in the state championship, falling 3-1 to Milford on July 16. Previously this summer, the girls won the District 9 crown before taking the Section 3 championship. Looking back further to the successes of...
Well-known CT Democrat seeking old Senate seat after prison; Opponent says he is ‘relic of the past’
He once declared himself to be “the Moses of my people.” He served nearly five years in federal prison and a halfway house after pleading guilty to bribery and other crimes in a corruption scandal as a convicted felon. Now, Democrat Ernie Newton is battling to get his old Senate seat back in the Democratic primary on Aug. 13 Bridgeport. Known as one of the most colorful and quotable state ...
East Haven police ask public’s help identifying suspect in bank robbery
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Citizens Bank Tuesday morning. Police said the suspect entered the bank at 263 Hemingway Ave. around 10:34 a.m. Inside, he handed a note to the teller implying he had a weapon. He obtained an undisclosed […]
State officials receptive to plans for downtown Westfield cultural district
WESTFIELD — Representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council recently gave positive feedback during a site review of Westfield’s proposed cultural district, according to Community Development Director Peter Miller. While he has yet to receive official feedback, he thinks the proposal met the representative’s expectations. “They seemed pleased...
People’s Pantry holds virtual food drive
What goes on at a food pantry? How does it work? I think that most people who have not experienced a pantry, either as a client, volunteer, or staff member, picture it as a straightforward operation. Food comes in; food goes out. Well, that is true as far as it goes, but, like so many things, it is a lot more complicated than it looks at first glance.
Skillful crew flies through fast-paced farce in Barrington’s ‘Boeing Boeing’ (Review)
PITTSFIELD — “Boeing Boeing” is two and a half hours of non-stop laughs caused by high-flying antics, choreographed with split-second timing by Julianne Boyd, jam-packed with outstanding design from Kristen Robinson (sets), Sarah Jean Tosetti (costumes), David Lander (lights) and Fabian Obispo (sound). Add a sextet of polished performances, and you get a satisfying afternoon or evening of comedy and farce at its best.
MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the completion of its second quarter 2024 Community Dividend funding, distributing over $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities. In Berkshire County:. North Adams SteepleCats (North Adams): $25,000. Berkshire Innovation Center (Pittsfield): $10,000. The Brien Center (Pittsfield):...
German Trade Mission Reveals Tariff Fears, Short-Term Opportunities
Fears of an international trade war might hurt Connecticut in the long run — but it may lead to new jobs in the short term. So reported Gov. Ned Lamont at a press conference Tuesday at the headquarters of the state-connected economic development nonprofit AdvanceCT on James Street in New Haven.
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