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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.
Trasacco Brings Vast Experience as New Morgan-Westbrook-Old Saybrook Football Coach
Often in sports, change can be scary. When a team faces a situation with a fresh face taking over at the helm, an adjustment period is inevitable. The Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook co-op football team is ready and excited for its next chapter as it welcomes Casey Trasacco to the gridiron as its new head coach.
Crash with injuries slows traffic on Whitney Avenue in Hamden
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A crash is causing traffic to slow on Whitney Avenue Tuesday morning, according to Hamden police. The crash occurred on the 3400 block of Whitney Avenue around 8 a.m. Police said injuries were reported but no further details were available at this time. An officer is directing traffic around the crash. […]
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.
Musical Will Make World Premiere in Manchester Next Year
A musical version of A Knight's Tale, based on the 2001 Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland, will make its world premiere April 11, 2025, at the Manchester Opera House. Adapted for the stage by Irish comedy writer and actor Brona C Titley, the limited engagement will...
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.
Christine Dwyer Will Lead U.S. Premiere of
Casting is set for Goodspeed Musicals' U.S. premiere of Maggie, which will play the East Haddam, Connecticut, venue August 23–October 20. Mary Francis Moore will direct a cast led by Christine Dwyer (Wicked) in the title role, Terra C. MacLeod (Chicago) as Betty, Sophia Clarke as Sadie, Kennedy Caughell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jean, Wes Williams as Tommy, Jeffrey Kringer (About Love) as Shug, Sam Primack (Dear Evan Hansen) as Wee Jimmy, Ryan Duncan (Gettin’ the Band Back Together) as Uncle Charles, and Matt Faucher (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Tam.
Novel full-time equivalent-support program receives rave reviews among core faculty
Results recommend providing 0.1 FTE support to subspecialty fellowship core faculty to incentivize faculty involvement. Researchers plan to expand their research across multiple institutions to confirm findings. A 0.1 full-time equivalent-supported core faculty program led to the most fellows and faculty reporting improvements in job satisfaction and an increased sense...
Through Inclusive Growth Fellowship, Students and City Leaders Envision New Haven’s Future
Before coming to SOM, Malcolm Cardona-Spence ’24 worked at a Miami-based nonprofit developing a technical assistance program for “underserved minorities in business.” As a native Floridian from a low-income background himself, he found it rewarding to help local business owners access capital funding and other vital resources.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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