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Il Palio Of Shelton Hosts Meet The Kids Night For Boys & Girls Club Of The Lower Naugatuck Valley
SHELTON — Thursday, June 27, marked a night of inspiration and celebration for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley as they presented their annual Meet the Kids Night in an elevated way, beyond the walls of the Club gymnasium. This year’s special evening brought together...
School Library Named For Local Legend
A mother, grandmother, sister, and advocate for thousands of young New Haveners — and for the broader public school community — will live on, through the newly dedicated Hazel B. Pappas Media Center at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy. On Friday, friends and family members and New Haven Public...
New board members named by Westport Library
WESTPORT — Three new trustees have been named by the Westport Library. They are: Sheri Gordon, Kathleen Guion and Liza Van Gundy. The library board, which began its new fiscal year July 1, is led by Pat Wieser, who stepped in as president earlier this year after the departure of Barrie Rosen, with Bob Boroujerdi as senior vice president; Ben Chan, treasurer, and Melissa Banks, secretary.
Organizers For Capulet Fest Under Investigation By Connecticut Attorney General
According to Loudwire, Capulet Entertainment LLC, the company behind the Capulet Fest, is under investigation by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong following numerous complaints from state residents about the festival’s abrupt changes and alleged mismanagement. Originally scheduled for June 28-30 at the Thompson Speedway in Thompson, Connecticut, the festival...
D’Amelio family will return to Connecticut this weekend to promote new popcorn brand
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — The D’Amelio family are returning to their hometown of Norwalk this weekend to promote their new popcorn brand. The family, which together has a combined total of 390 million followers on social media, will be at Stew Leonard’s on July 6 to greet fans and followers at a press conference and […]
CT residents with ties to Jamaica are closely watching Hurricane Beryl
(WFSB) - Hurricane Beryl is impacting the island of Jamaica and bringing with it a trail of destruction. In Connecticut, folks with ties to the island are watching closely. There’s a collective sense of concern and everyone watches developments closely. People said they are doing their best to stay...
CT DEEP emphasizes water safety alongside Stew Leonard, Jr., Greater Waterbury YMCA
WATERTOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection held a press conference at Black Rock State Park on Wednesday to promote swimming safely ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, according to a release from DEEP. DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble was joined by Stew...
Why are fireworks so dangerous? Everything you need to know about the explosives
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Firefighters and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) offered firework safety tips before a demonstration Wednesday at the West Hartford Fire Station. Sparklers and fountain fireworks are legal in Connecticut, but firefighters warn that the risk is still high. Trooper Kyle Faucher with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit […]
Mark Twain house awarded federal grant for repairs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Mark Twain house will be getting some repairs, thanks to funding from the federal government. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and others announced on Wednesday announced that the beloved landmark will be receiving $487,000 from the historic preservation fund to repair and replace the HVAC system in the house. “[The house] […]
4th of July Travel Expected to Hit New Record in Connecticut and Around the Country
It's officially time for one of the busiest travel weekends and this year is expected to hit new records. If I were you, I would avoid traveling during peak times. It could get ugly out there. AAA reported that nearly 71 million people are expected to travel throughout this week...
Travelers hitting the road early for the holiday weekend encouraged to be safe
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Holiday travelers are hitting the road early to celebrate the Fourth of July festivities and police are taking notice. AAA reports that an estimated 70 million people are traveling 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police told News 8 that they have a Speed & Aggressive […]
CT receives grant funding to improve population health, rein in costs
Connecticut will receive $12 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to slow the increase in health care costs statewide. Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal funds will pay for primary care expansion and more community health programs while transforming payment models. Connecticut established a primary care...
Fireworks for sale here, but not 'the good ones'
Jul. 3—Dr. Stephanie Joyce, the trauma medical director at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, has seen a number of serious injuries caused by Fourth of July fireworks. "People have lit off fireworks in enclosed spaces and used accelerants to increase the burn," she said Tuesday. "Which has led to significant ― 80 percent ― burns to their bodies." A burn that size is about equal to a ...
4th of July travel prompts warnings from law enforcement
Tens of thousands of Connecticut drivers will be on the road tonight into tomorrow as we kick off the long holiday weekend. Which means reminders from law enforcement to drivers and those looking to celebrate. “Three o'clock this morning and I got on the road by 5:30, hit a lot...
Bob’s stores closing all retail locations: ‘A stalwart of our local communities’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Bob’s Stores, a privately held GoDigital Brands subsidiary, will close all of its locations and liquidate all its inventory. The closure is set for July 14, 2024, the company announced on Monday. All Bob’s stores will hold going-out-of-business sales, with items discounted by 30% to 70%. The website shows an “under […]
How should Norwalk deal with trash, recycling, and other waste?
Across Connecticut, the collecting and hauling of trash and recycling has become a challenge for many communities, including Norwalk, as properly disposing of or reusing those materials has only gotten costlier. That’s partly why Norwalk hired a consultant, NewGen, to put together a strategic plan and help the City draft...
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