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Route 8 Construction Update For The Weeks Of November 16 & 23, 2026

Daytime work will continue (7AM – 3PM, Monday–Friday) Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes remain shifted to the right shoulder to create work areas for median barrier replacement between Exits 12B–14 (former Exits 15–18). Work zones at Exit 17 (former Exit 21) and between Exit 18 on- and off-ramps (former Exit 22) have been shifted back to their original alignment.

Ansonia, CT · 23h
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CT Insider

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Connecticut got a rare visitor: Bird believed to be first of its kind spotted in state

A young vermilion flycatcher drew up to 100 birders to Sherwood Island State Park in what could be Connecticut’s first documented sighting.

Connecticut · 2h

New Haven Register

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Cheshire approves expansion of popular Viron Rondo Osteria restaurant to add a secret garden

The project, which Rondo called "the first phase of the expansion," will add about 20,000 square feet, including 17,000 square feet of outdoor gardens.

Cheshire, CT · 3d

Connecticut Mirror

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Fuel vendors continue to leave CT’s winter heating program

This year, 192 fuel vendors are taking part in CT’s winter heating program, down from 325 in 2016-17, and demand for assistance is rising.

Connecticut · 1d

New Haven Independent

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Derby Commission Pushes Back After DiGiovanni’s Ouster

DERBY – The members of the Sterling Opera House Commission voted Monday to indefinitely suspend meetings after the ouster of their former chairman, Gino DiGiovanni, Jr. “I believe that the best thing for this committee is to indefinitely suspend meetings from here on in. I believe that is in our right to do so,” said Brian Coppolo, the new chairman of the commission.

Derby, CT · 3d

New Haven Independent

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Ansonia Aldermen Approve Speed Cameras

ANSONIA – Members of the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a proposal from police to install speed cameras at two locations on Pershing Drive and Ford Street. At a meeting following a public hearing Nov. 10, members of the board approved a plan from the police department which now goes to a state board for review. Ansonia Police Chief Wayne Williams said the speed cameras could be installed by early spring.

Ansonia, CT · 2d

Country Herald

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Connecticut Thanksgiving Travel: Waterbury, CT Whiteout Dangers

Sudden snow squalls can turn I-84, I-91 and I-95 into dangerous travel corridors within minutes.

Waterbury, CT · 1d

wheninyourstate.com

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Connecticut’s plan to replace car taxes with highway tolls faces a major obstacle

Connecticut drivers could trade car taxes for highway tolls under a citizens’ proposal. The proposal promises relief from annual vehicle tax bills, but it could also change what motorists pay on state highways. The recommendation arrived before the election and encountered resistance. A constitutional restriction on transportation funds stands...

Connecticut · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

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This Connecticut Dam Is So Breathtaking In Person You’ll Swear It’s A Painting

A stone tower with heavy wooden doors rises from the water like a castle somebody misplaced. It stands 181 feet from base to roof peak. And 115 feet of it hides below the surface. That tower guards the drinking water for a whole region of Connecticut. A curved stone wall...

Connecticut · 1d

POLITICO

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Connecticut AG: 'Roblox, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube are next'

Following Meta's settlement with states, attorneys general are expected to target other firms.

Connecticut · 17h

New Haven Independent

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Design Workshop Scheduled For Kinneytown Dam Removal

ANSONIA — What will the Kinneytown and Coe Pond areas look like after the dams are removed?. The Kinneytown Dam Removal Project on the Naugatuck River is entering its next phase with a community design charrette on Wednesday, November 18, in Ansonia, Connecticut. The workshop—the first since the restoration initiative began in 2019—will give community members a chance to share their ideas and help shape the future of the Kinneytown and Coe Pond areas in Ansonia and Seymour.

Ansonia, CT · 2d

Fox News

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Connecticut teacher escorted out of school over classroom crucifix heads to federal appeals court

Marisol Arroyo-Castro says she was escorted out of her Connecticut public school after refusing to remove a crucifix she displayed for a decade, while her school district says the story is more complicated.

New Britain, CT · 1d

News Times

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Plan moves forward in CT town for business offering water-based alternative to cremation

“This is yet another new and strange topic in an industry no one likes to talk about,” Misty Johndro said.

Brookfield, CT · 3d

ctnewsjunkie.com

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CT Leaders Decry Proposed Census Changes

HAMDEN, CT — The proposed changes to the 2030 census could result in Connecticut’s population being undercounted by more than a quarter-million people, state officials said Friday. This could have ramifications in numerous areas, including a potential loss of congressional representation. Connecticut is among about two dozen states...

Connecticut · 1d

wshu.org

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Lamont asks CT agency leaders to resign ahead of third term, says most will stay

On Monday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont asked all his state agency commissioners and deputy commissioners to resign ahead of his third term. That doesn't mean he won't reappoint some of them, he said Tuesday. He did the same thing in his second term. “I’ve been doing this for a while....

Connecticut · 2d

westhavenvoice.com

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‘The Hub’ opens with fanfare

“Welcome to ‘the Hub’!” Mayor Dorinda Borer declared at the highly anticipated opening of the new West Haven Community Center on Oct. 22. Borer marked the opening of the center at 255 Meloy Road in grand style, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the news media, and an audience of more than 200 corporate sponsors, employees and residents.

West Haven, CT · 2d

cityofwesthaven.com

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Bruno’s Wood Fired Apizza opens in grand style on West Haven’s Wagner Place

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 13, 2026 — Mayor Dorinda Borer cut a “Westie blue” ribbon with Bruno’s Wood Fired Apizza owner Christopher “Bruno” Bernardo to celebrate the pizzeria’s grand opening at 17 Wagner Place on Thursday, Nov. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Bruno...

West Haven, CT · 3d

Animal of Things

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Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Connecticut are friendlier to the breed than the laws in most states, but the legal picture is not as simple as “no ban, no problem.” The state forbids breed bans, yet it holds you strictly responsible for anything your dog does. Insurers, landlords and HOAs can still say no to your … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Washington? What State Law Actually Says • Kosher Slaughter Laws in Arizona: Shechita Rules, Federal Exemptions, and Plant Requirements • Pet Deposit Laws in Georgia: Caps, Fees, Refunds, and Your Rights

Connecticut · 5d

themonroesun.com

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Monroe officials celebrate new section of the Housatonic Rail Trail

MONROE, Conn. — Town officials recently celebrated the completion of the new section of the Housatonic Rail Trail at the Great Hollow Lake side of Wolfe Park. The project extended the 10-foot-wide stone dust trail by approximately 4,600 linear feet, creating an off-road connection from Maple Drive to Wolfe Park. Retaining walls were installed, along with fencing and a MidBlock Crosswalk at Purdy Hill Road.

Monroe, CT · 1d