Trumpf Pond Cleanup Approved; Divers Will Do It by Hand

FARMINGTON — Divers will clear the muck from the pond behind Trumpf on Hyde Road by hand, setting aside any turtle they touch. The town's Inland Wetlands Commission approved the work Wednesday, Nov. 4. The contractor hopes to start toward the end of the month. The man-made pond, which...

City schools score above state average, with West Bristol leading the way

West Bristol School stood out in the most recent round of Smarter Balanced Assessments scoring in the elementary schools. But several of the city’s elementary schools outscored state averages in 2025-26. Carly Fortin, chief of academics for Bristol Public Schools, provided a summary of the Smarter Balanced Assessment scores...

Candidates Concede After 2 Close House Recounts

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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

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.

Connecticut’s average rent dropped $16. Here’s where prices stand now

Zillow reports Connecticut rents fell slightly, but a deep housing shortage and high costs continue to strain renters statewide.

Feral Pig Hunting in Connecticut: What the Law Says and What to Do Instead

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Feral pig hunting in Connecticut is not the open-season, no-limit free-for-all you will find in Texas or Florida. The state has no established feral hog population, and the pigs that do turn up are often escaped farm animals that someone else legally owns. That distinction matters a great deal if you are holding a rifle. … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Connecticut: What the Law Says and What to Do Instead , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Michigan Has No Limited Firearms Deer Zone in 2026, So Rifles Are Now Legal Statewide • Elk Hunting Season in Utah: Dates, Permits, and Rules for 2026 • Is There a Statewide Six-Deer Limit for Oklahoma Hunters?

Middletown eyeing changes for Route 3, Route 66 corridors

Traffic in Middletown could be in for a major makeover as the city studies ways to improve safety along several busy corridors. The city is participating in the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All study, which is examining traffic and safety along Route 3, Route 66, Route 17, and Saybrook Road.

Connecticut Parents Warned of Stop Sign Challenge as Winter Nears

Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter conditions increase intersection risks.

4 of Connecticut’s 10 fastest-rising ZIP codes are in Waterbury

Waterbury’s mayor says the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt.

Lobbyist Moves: Two In-House Lobbyists No Longer Registered for ESPN

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Connecticut's Solnit psychiatric facility for teens makes safety changes amid staffing concerns

GametimeCT Top 10 Football Poll, Week 10 (Nov. 9): First place votes split, St. Joesph is new No. 1

St. Joseph and Ludlowe both earn 11 first-place votes, but the Hogs narrowly take over the top spot.

This Connecticut Flea Market Is A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise With Bargains That Rival Big-Box Stores

Flea markets are dangerous places for anyone who loves a bargain. You arrive with twenty dollars and a perfectly sensible plan, then spot something you didn’t even know you wanted. Goodbye, sensible plan. One Connecticut flea market gives bargain hunters a chance to browse unexpected finds and potentially score...

Disclosure Denied: FOIA is keeping abuse records from Connecticut parents

FOIA exemptions shield sensitive information and can also prevent parents from learning the details of their children’s abuse. The post Disclosure Denied: FOIA is keeping abuse records from Connecticut parents appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Construction of 322 luxury rental units in West Hartford is well underway

A much-anticipated construction project in West Hartford is progressing nicely, according to its high-end developer, Garden Communities. When The Residences at Heritage Park opens, it will make 322 luxury rental units available. The projected leasing launch is scheduled for late spring 2027. The multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive...

CT Republicans need a reckoning, not excuses

If CT voters were convinced we offered a credible alternative, more would have supported us.

West Hartford Teacher's Tickling Case Exposes Gaps Parents Say DCF Missed

A former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford pleaded guilty to charges stemming from four separate cases involving tickling or touching school-age girls, and parents in West Hartford say the response from both the school and Connecticut's child welfare agency left warning signs unaddressed for months. Nicholas Ricciardi worked at Solomon Schechter in West Hartford and at St. Gabriel School in Windsor, and three of the four cases against him involved Solomon Schechter students while the fourth involved a student at St. Gabriel.

13.3 Million Medical Records Exposed: Connecticut AG Announces Up to $10 Million Data Breach Settlement

HARTFORD, Conn. — A medical data breach that exposed the private information of more than 13.3 million people nationwide, including nearly 108,000 Connecticut residents, has resulted in a settlement worth up to $10 million and mandatory security reforms, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced Friday. Tong joined the attorneys...