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Six Lakes Park’s Future Sought
Trails for wheelchairs and strollers. A pavilion for events and education programs. Kayaking and fishing. All these ideas and more emerged from a meeting at Thornton Wilder Hall at Miller Library in Hamden, held by Six Lakes Park Coalition, as the coalition invited the public to submit input on what a future state park in the middle of Hamden might look like, and how it might best serve the community around it.
Lovelace sworn in as new North Branford chief of police
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — North Branford has a new top cop, Chief James Lovelace. From walking the halls as a student in North Branford schools to being sworn in at the new high school as chief of police on Wednesday night. In between that time, Chief Lovelace has had a long journey with the […]
Hartford’s Arulampalam joining yearlong executive development program for mayors
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has been selected to participate in a yearlong international leadership program for mayors, his office announced Wednesday. Arulampalam is part of the eighth class of the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative, along with 39 mayors from 11 countries. The professional management training program began Sunday with a four-day program in New York City. “Every ...
Seymour Names Permanent Finance Director
SEYMOUR – The town’s interim finance director, Jason Vieira – serving in the role since last November – has been named to the position on a permanent basis. The annual salary is $150,000. Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis said money is budgeted for the position in...
West Springfield Library Board of Trustees set to expand
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The city library’s Board of Trustees is set to expand, increasing its members from six to nine. The Town Council’s unanimous vote earlier this week has incorporated the measure into the town’s charter, Town Councilor Michael J. LaFlamme said. Soon, the board will...
Arizona State, UMass to Battle in 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
The Arizona State men’s basketball team is set to take on the UMass Minutemen in the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Dec. 21. This matchup marks the first time ever these two schools will face off against each other, while Rhode Island will take on Temple as part of the double-header.
A celebration of healthcare and hope: Gov. Healey attends Fairview Hospital gala
New Marlborough — Gov. Maura Healey (D) was the special guest at Fairview Hospital’s annual gala on Wednesday, July 17. In its 26th year, this year’s gala was held at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough. According to its official history, the hospital was started in 1912 when...
Shelton Jewish Festival Scheduled For July 21
The Shelton Jewish Festival is set to return this summer. The festival aims to honor Jewish traditions, showcasing music, customs, and cuisine enjoyed by Jewish people. The festival will take place this Sunday, July 21, from 1 – 3 p.m., at the Huntington Green in Shelton. James Kessler from...
Artist paints town of Lee for 50 murals in 50 states project
LEE, Mass. – Wearing paint-speckled pants on Main Street in Lee, Cheyenne Renee was spending a summer day painting a mural. Her goal is to have a mural in 50 small towns across every state as part of her "50-in-50 Project," which combines her love for art and travel while highlighting small towns and businesses across the country.
AIC's criminal justice master's program qualifies for Quinn Bill
Law enforcement officers who get a master's degree in criminal justice from American International College in Springfield are now eligible for pay increases. The master’s program recently qualified as part of the Quinn Bill - a Massachusetts program that offers pay incentives to officers who pursue higher education. Also...
Springfield Rescue Mission to hold Ride to End Homelessness
(Mass Appeal) – Get your motorcycle ready, because it’s time to get rolling for the Springfield Rescue Mission’s Ride to End Homelessness. The ride is from Auburn to Springfield and everyone can enjoy live music, food, drinks and raffles, but it’s all for an important mission for people in our community. From the Springfield Rescue Mission are its Executive Director & CEO, Kevin Ramsdell, and the Chief of Staff, Sabra Ramsdell, to share how you can participate in several ways.
Six Starfires selected for 2024 FCBL All-Star Game
WEYMOUTH — The Futures Collegiate Baseball League announced its 2024 FCBL All-Star selections for the league’s All-Star Game to be held on Tuesday, July 23 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut. Six members of the Westfield Starfires were selected to participate in the game. Five selections are position...
‘Lucky for Life’ winner: $25k a year for life prize won in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts lottery player won a $25,000 a year for life prize during Wednesday night’s “Lucky for Life” drawing. The winning “Lucky for Life” numbers for the multi-state drawing were 7, 18, 20, 39, 46 and Lucky Ball: 10. The ticket that won $25,000 a year for life matched the first five numbers, but not the Lucky Ball.
Box truck strikes bridge on Main Street in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Officials confirm to Western Mass News that a box truck has struck the bridge on Main Street in Springfield, near Union Station. . They said that one lane of the road is closed, but traffic is able to pass. . We’re told there are no injuries and no...
Colchester Man Struck By Lightning As Severe Storms Hit CT
The incident occurred in New London County around 6:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, on Orchard Farms Road in Colchester. According to Colchester Fire Chief Steve Hoffmann, crews responded to the home and found the man "conscious and alert" but suffering from chest pains. He was rushed to the hospital in...
CHP Berkshires Names Senior VP for HR
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs has named Eva Sheridan to the role of senior vice president for human resources. Sheridan will lead a staff of 280 across the CHP healthcare network, which has practice locations in Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, Adams, and North Adams and Mobile Health.
Connecticut weather drops to 80s as heat wave passes
As the third heat wave of the summer comes to an end Thursday, the oppressive humidity and scorching temperatures in Connecticut will be replaced by a more seasonable brand of summer warmth. A cold front crosses through Connecticut early in the morning and will clear the coast by late afternoon....
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