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Gampel family unhappy with UConn’s M&T Bank arena naming rights deal
The family of Harry Gampel, a UConn graduate, developer and philanthropist who gave $1M to help finance the arena, is “unhappy with the name change” that adds M&T Bank to Gampel Pavilion’s name. In a letter to The Hartford Courant, the Gampel family “expressed disappointment in the addition of a sponsor, M&T Bank,” and said that they “weren’t consulted about the change.” UConn announced Gampel Pavilion would be known as M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 21 with the two sides agreeing to a 20-year-deal worth $32.5M. The family wrote, “This shocking reality is a despicable and disrespectful way to honor the legacy of our father.” They continued, “When then President John Casteen, III signed a pledge to our father that his full name would be featured on the pavilion in perpetuity, no one expected that commitment to be breached.” UConn said in a statement that it “communicated with an attorney representing members of the family prior to the announcement, and continues to seek opportunities to meet to discuss their concerns and share the university’s existing and planned recognition of Mr. Gampel” (HARTFORD COURANT, 11/7).
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Motorcycle crash causes significant delays on I-91 in Rocky Hill
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - A motorcycle crash impacted highway traffic in Rocky Hill Sunday afternoon. The CT DOT first reported a crash closing the three right lanes of Interstate 91 southbound at approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday. The road had reopened as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. State police later confirmed...
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The Secret Connecticut Town That Is Charming, Affordable, And Way Under The Radar
Everybody seems to know the same handful of charming small towns. They appear in travel guides so often that you can practically picture the main street before arriving. But what about the places that rarely make those lists?. One overlooked Connecticut town offers small-town character and potentially more affordable living...
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7 Local Shelters And Rescue Programs Around Manchester, Connecticut Where You Can Make A Difference For Animals In Need
It’s hard not to feel something when you hear about an animal waiting for a safe home. You start wondering about its story and hoping someone will give it the care it deserves. And the people working behind the scenes deserve attention, too. Around Manchester, Connecticut, local shelters and...
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2,000 cats, 5 staffers and a forest at risk: Meet 3 small Connecticut nonprofits
Connecticut has thousands of nonprofits, varying in size and causes. Some only have a few people on staff. Here are some nonprofits that are small but are still able to make a big impact despite the challenges they may face. Gifts of Love. Gifts of Love aims to assist clients...
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Berlin's Second McDonald's Opens on Turnpike, Anchoring Long-Stalled Redevelopment
Berlin, Connecticut now has its second McDonald's, with a new restaurant open at 466 Deming Road, at the corner of Deming Road and Berlin Turnpike. The 3,690-square-foot restaurant includes a drive-thru and joins the existing McDonald's location at 185 New Britain Road, giving the town two outposts of the chain for the first time.