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Some afternoon sun today with a summer preview on the way!
After a tricky forecast yesterday with some towns staying dry while others got soaked, I have some great news! I am not seeing any rain in the forecast for days and days to come! Today starts cloudy but it should be dry all day long. Some sun will start to mix in with the clouds […]
Heat Builds in This Week
After a soggy and gray weekend much warmer weather will move in for this week. As clouds break Monday temperatures will reach into the low 80s in the Hartford area but will be cooler at the coast. Temperatures will continue through the week as the jet stream retreats into Canada...
Hartford area gas price drop nearly 6 cents in the last week
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Hartford area dropped 5.8 cents in the last week, according to analysts at GasBuddy. They released their weekly report on Monday. The average was $3.62 per gallon. Analysts said they looked at date from 418...
Connecticut Trolley Museum prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend and summer season ahead
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. — Motormen are being trained, docents are learning the storied history and more trolley cars are getting ready to roll out as Memorial Day approaches at the Connecticut Trolley Museum. The museum is over eight decades old and the holiday weekend always serves as a marker...
Work on West Rossman Has Started in Hartford
The week of May 20, the first stages of the first of two total road reconstruction projects in the City of Hartford began. The total reconstruct of W. Rossman started with pulverizing the asphalt and starting to work on the replacement of underground utilities. This is the first of two projects which will conclude with the total replacement of Loos Street. Every year, the City attempts to reconstruct two different areas within the city that have the most issues with their utilities and has the lowest PAZER rating based on road condition. These projects normally include the replacement of the utility mains, replacement of any laterals that are either lead or metallic in nature. There is also the replacement of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, terrace and of course the road.
CompassMSP Announces an Exciting New Brand Design and Customer Web Experience, Plus Enhanced Cybersecurity and Compliance Services, to Add to Its Powerful Managed Services
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2024-- CompassMSP, a leader in proactive managed IT solutions, today unveiled a new logo and web design that exemplifies its commitment to providing customers peace of mind via managed IT and cybersecurity. The new look and web site reflect the company’s leadership position and expanding footprint. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240520938677/en/ CompassMSP - a brand new look, plus enhanced cybersecurity and compliance services (Photo: Business Wire)
It’s that time of year to start dining outside. Here’s 5 great patios in CT to eat at
As summer inches closer and weather begins to improve, it’s time for Connecticut diners to start thinking about taking their evening meal outside. All over the state, patios have popped up at restaurants, with umbrellas, chairs and rooftops ready to be enjoyed. Get together a group of friends to enjoy an afternoon lunch or a nighttime under the stars with drinks. Connecticut restaurants have ...
National Safe Boating Week tips
May 18 to 24, 2024 is National Safe Boating Week. That is fitting as we head into Memorial Day weekend - the unofficial start to summer. Many are looking forward to hitting the waterways, especially with warmer temperatures this week giving a tease of summer. However, water temperatures in mid-to-late-May...
New Britain Council Set to Vote on City Budget
The New Britain City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a city budget for the upcoming year, in a special meeting, “dedicated to deliberating and voting on various budgetary proposals vital for the city’s operations and development,” a statement from the Council said. The Council’s...
Hartford’s new archbishop shares his takeaways on Pope interview
(WFSB) - Monday night on CBS’ 60 minutes, Norah O’Donnell sat down with the Pope in a very rare interview. Eyewitness News followed up and talked to Hartford’s new Archbishop Christopher Coyne about it. He shared his takeaways from that interview. One of the topics addressed in...
Greater Hartford farmers are gearing up and opening for business. Here’s when and where
Every day year round, a farmer is working their fields, milking the cows, shearing a sheep or harvesting the fruits of their labor. These Greater Hartford farmers markets help support Connecticut farmers by showcasing their goods. Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market. Some of ...
Hartford HealthCare celebrates National Emergency Medical Services Week
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week is National Emergency Medical Services Week, which is a time to thank EMTS and paramedics across the state for their devotion to care. The senior system director of Hartford HealthCare’s Emergency Medical Services Network, Kevin Ferrarotti, joined News 8 at Noon to talk about how they celebrate.
Iconic family-run CT supermarket being sold to new owner, ‘being put into really good hands’
Fitzgerald’s Foods, a mainstay of Simsbury’s commercial center, is getting a new owner next month but the store’s commitment to fresh and local will continue. The family-owned Geissler’s Supermarkets is set to buy the Hopmeadow Street market next month from co-owners Bryan and Sandy DeVoe, it announced Friday. The Simsbury store will become the eighth in the Geissler’s portfolio, but the East ...
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