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Land Bank Launched; Presser Crashed
A former city housing official will spearhead new efforts to convert blighted properties into affordable housing through a quasi-public land bank. Serena Neal-Sanjurjo, the former director of the city’s anti-blight Livable City Initiative (LCI), announced that role as the executive director of the newly-formed New Haven Land Bank at a press conference at City Hall on Friday afternoon.
It’s Christmas in July! Cirque du Soleil – ‘Twas the Night Before..and Even More with Live Nation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Jim Bozzi, Regional Director of Marketing at LiveNation. Bozzi shared exciting news about the upcoming Cirque du Soleil Christmas show, “ ‘Twas the Night Before…,” which offers a modern spin on the classic Clement Moore poem. Bozzi described the show’s storyline, featuring a father and daughter navigating their differing views on Christmas amid a magical snowstorm, with stunning visuals and captivating performances.
New Sherman Street bridge in Norwich opens
Jul. 26—NORWICH — More than two years after the busy Sherman Street bridge closed for a $10 million replacement project, it quietly reopened Friday after city crews removed the last barriers. Replacement of the two bridge spans over the Yantic River and an adjacent narrow former mill canal closed the key Sherman Street intersection with Asylum Street, forcing long detours for residents west of ...
Popular West Haven shoreline festival returns this weekend
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The tradition is back as West Haven’s Savin Rock Festival returns this weekend. The shoreline event has been an annual fixture since 1982. “It’s a festival that has great entertainment, something for everybody,” West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer said. The festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday, includes crafts, food […]
3 Judges Sold For $1.55M
Ishan Dave moved from India to the United States in pursuit of his version of the “American dream”: to buy and run hotels he could be proud of. He’s now the co-owner of two motels in a crime-hotspot stretch of the New Haven-Woodbridge border — where he’s working to fix the properties up into safer, cleaner places to stay where, yes, all of the rooms are finally open.
Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Connecticut this weekend. The City of Waterbury and Mattatuck Museum are hosting a weekend-long “Harry Pottery Day” welcoming “witches, wizards and muggles alike” to revel in food, drink, arts and games. The event starts Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A map […]
Future use of former New London school property hinges on inspection results
Jul. 26—NEW LONDON — An environmental assessment team in the coming weeks will begin analyzing the former Harbor Elementary School property for hazardous materials, as the city takes the first step toward attracting a developer for the site. The City Council on July 15 approved using $63,700 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act monies for a Phase I environmental assessment of the ...
New Norwich adult education program combines English learning and career readiness
Since Norwich Adult Education often has a long wait list, three former instructors from there wanted to offer their own program. Rose City Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, will hold its first session in the fall. The organization is looking for up to 50 adults who want to improve their English for career settings, Director and instructor Kelly Ennis-Davis said. ...
Navs Fall at Mystic, Win Streak Snapped
GROTON, Conn. 一 The North Shore Navigators saw their four-game win streak come to an end on Friday night, falling to the Coastal Division rival Mystic Schooners 5-2 in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fitch High School. North Shore slipped to 17-23 on the summer, but still...
The 2024 Litchfield Jazz Festival is Coming to Washington, CT This Weekend
Mark your calendars for July 26-28 for the must-see Litchfield Jazz Festival! The Festival takes place in the picturesque Tisch Auditorium and the Bourne Courtyard, Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT. July 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Set in the rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over...
Sullivan Named Associate Head Coach
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac women’s basketball head coach Tricia Fabbri revealed that Assistant Coach William Sullivan has been promoted to Associate Head Coach on Friday, July 26 th . Bill Sullivan wrapped up his second season as part of Tricia Fabbri ‘s bench in 2023-24 after joining the Quinnipiac women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2022-23 season. In his two seasons at Quinnipiac, Sullivan has seen three players be named to an All-MAAC Team and two be named to the All-Rookie Team. In his first season as an assistant with the Bobcats, Sullivan helped guide Quinnipiac to…
Waterbury camp uses robots to ‘build the kids’
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Waterbury students are getting a new opportunity this summer. A dozen rising fourth and fifth graders are spending this week learning about robotics, mastering useful skills at a young age. Lots of kids spend the summer playing with Lego bricks. Not that many spend it building and programming Lego robots. […]
Press|Cuozzo brokers $1.12 million Orange St. historic office building sale
New Haven, CT According to Stephen Press, SIOR, and co-principal of Press|Cuozzo Commercial Services, the firm has competed the sale of 400 Orange St., a 4,775 s/f three-story historic office building, set on .29 acres that features 15 car off-street parking. Constructed in 1857, the building has architectural elements representative...
First Selectwoman's Community Update
A reminder that the first installment of tax on the 2023 Grand List was due July 1, 2024. The last day to pay the July 1, 2024 installment without penalty is August 1, 2024 (US Postmark). Payments not bearing a US Postmark must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 1, 2024 to avoid interest, per CT Statute 12-146. The tax office is accepting payments in person, by mail, and through the Tax Payment Drop Box (located on the exterior wall of the Tax Collector’s Office). M&T Bank offers in-branch tax payment processing during the month of July for current tax bills. The original tax bill must be provided at time of processing. Tax bills are also viewable and payable online at www.madisonct.org/taxpayments.
Yale Urology Climbs Again in National Ranking
For the third consecutive year, Yale Medicine Urology, in connection with Yale New Haven Hospital, has been ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals Adult Specialty” list. For the third consecutive year, Yale Medicine Urology, in connection with Yale New Haven Hospital, has been...
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