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In Haddam, homeowners 65 or older can get a $500 property tax abatement, or $750 if they’re married. Many Connecticut towns offer breaks like that, but none of them show up unless you apply. Here are the Connecticut property tax breaks some homeowners over 65 never apply for but...
A mountain hike sounds like a serious commitment until someone mentions that the trail is actually pretty short. Suddenly, reaching the top doesn’t seem quite so intimidating. But the real surprise is what’s waiting up there. One Connecticut mountain trail leads to a 34-foot stone tower offering panoramic...
The case of a Florida man charged in the torture and killing of a 10-year-old Connecticut boy is scheduled for a plea negotiation session on Nov. 17, according to Florida court records.
Homeowners in several Connecticut communities are receiving new property assessments, and some are seeing values jump by more than 50%. West Hartford began mailing new assessment notices Wednesday. According to the town, residential property values increased an average of 58.6% since the last revaluation five years ago. Plainville homeowners have...
Plant shopping has a funny way of getting out of control. You head out for one little houseplant, then spot something leafy and start mentally rearranging your entire living room. And that’s before you’ve checked the price tag. Some Connecticut garden centers offer affordable plants that make growing...
The charge of arson provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a series of arsons that occurred in Swampscott and Marlborough, the Massachusetts District of the Department of Justice said in a release.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State Rep. Matt Ritter, the Democratic House speaker, told News 8 on Wednesday afternoon that he will serve his upcoming legislative term — seemingly putting an end to weeks of speculation that he might be appointed interim president of the University of Connecticut. “I am going to serve as Speaker for […]
Every November 11, our nation observes Veterans Day to honor those who have worn the uniform. For Connecticut, this day carries a poignant connection to World War I veteran Sergeant Paul Maynard. Born on March 29, 1897, Paul was a native of Torrington, Connecticut. At just 21 years old, Sgt....
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas announced Tuesday that Connecticut voting precincts will be selected at random for audits of election results. Thomas rolled the dice Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Hartford to randomly select voting precincts, pursuant to state law, which requires...
The Children’s Place has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets. Gift cards are still being honored, but only for a limited time.
Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Hartford, New Haven and communities across Connecticut.
HARTFORD, CT — A Capitol Police officer is being credited with saving an infant’s life Tuesday. The officer, Capitol Police Cpl. Reginald Early, was on patrol near Armory Road and Michael J. Fallon Way outside the Legislative Office Building, police said. The infant’s parents drove up and sought his help after their child had stopped breathing and turned blue.
