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Springfield Estimate Counts 1,128 Homes With Deceased Owners

Unresolved ownership can leave vacant homes stalled, making repairs or sales difficult to pursue. Gerry McCafferty, who works on Springfield's housing policy, said unresolved ownership issues are complicating the Maynard Street property's path forward, according to MassLive. Dina Fein, a former Massachusetts Housing Court judge who began helping nonprofits and municipalities redevelop vacant homes in 2021, described a recurring connection between vacancy, deterioration, and complicated ownership. “There seems to be overlap between vacant, abandoned, deteriorated properties” and homes tied up in probate, informal family ownership, or poorly documented transfers, Fein said, per the same report.

Springfield, MA · 3d
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USPS hiring in Springfield with starting pay of $19 per hour

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking to fill immediate job openings in Springfield, offering starting wages of $19.02 per hour and opportunities for career advancement. The USPS will host a hiring event on Friday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

Springfield, MA · 3d
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West Hartford Apartment Boom Adds 1,000-Plus Units as Homes Sell in 17 Days

West Hartford’s recent housing additions span affordable conversions and market-rate construction. More than 1,000 new apartments and condos are being added as the town responds to housing demand: a former synagogue is now home to dozens of residents, the former Children’s Museum site has become a 172-unit apartment complex, and a former hotel has been redeveloped entirely as affordable housing.

West Hartford, CT · 1d
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175 Connecticut-based workers at aerospace manufacturer Triumph go on strike

Job security, wages and health care are major concerns for the striking workers at aerospace manufacturer Triumph's facility in West Hartford.

West Hartford, CT · 3d

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Toys R Us returns to Connecticut with pop-up stores

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - Toys R Us, which filed for bankruptcy and closed its U.S. stores in 2018, is returning to Connecticut with pop-up locations for the holiday shopping season. A Toys R Us pop-up opened at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor in 2025 as a...

South Windsor, CT · 21h

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Cannabis Business Owners Relieved as Sales Remain Legal in Massachusetts

BOSTON — Massachusetts voters resoundingly rejected ballot Question 8 on Tuesday, which aimed to repeal the state’s marijuana legalization law, with just over 75% voting no. If approved, the measure would have repealed laws allowing the regulated commercial sales of recreational cannabis and home cultivation while maintaining legal...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Cannabis dispensary owner on ballot Q 8, Lit Salon, Northampton Survival Center

The 2016 ballot question that legalized adult marijuana use in Massachusetts envisioned a business model where marijuana could be used in licensed cafes and lounges. Almost seven years later, Cannabis state regulators are on a fact finding mission to develop policies based on how other states are building businesses. It's...

Northampton, MA · 2d

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Kavanagh Insurance Opens New, Independent Agency in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — Kavanagh Insurance has officially opened its doors at 6 North Main St. in East Longmeadow, offering comprehensive, independent property and casualty insurance solutions to individuals, families, and commercial clients throughout Western Mass. Brian Kavanagh established Kavanagh Insurance to provide transparent, client-focused risk management and insurance coverage....

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d

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Level99 sets Nov. 20 opening in West Hartford. 4 other CT retail moves

A long awaited opening at West Hartford's Corbin Collection tops this week's list of retail opening and closings as reported by Hearst Connecticut Media. High-tech entertainment venue Level99 will open its first Connecticut location in a 43,000-square-foot space in the West Hartford retail center on Nov. 20. The Connecticut location marks the fifth Level 99 in the country, following openings in Natick, Massachusetts; Tysons, Virginia; Providence, Rhode Island; and Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

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Springfield's AIC Burns Through Endowment, Faces Accreditation Showdown in January

American International College — Site of Endowment and Accreditation Concerns. American International College’s audited financial statements show a sharp contraction in its finances during fiscal year 2025. By June 30, the Springfield school had $841,244 in endowment funds without donor restrictions, after withdrawing $9.2 million from that account during the year. The figures come as AIC works to stabilize its finances ahead of a January 2027 accreditation hearing.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Construction Progressing at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford Connecticut

With an anticipated leasing launch in late spring 2027, construction is progressing rapidly at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford. The Garden Communities multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive will offer 322 luxury rentals complemented by on-site lifestyle amenities. “It’s exciting to see The Residences at Heritage...

West Hartford, CT · 21h

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Connecticut Natural Gas faces penalty over overpressurized service line test

(UI) - Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has proposed a $100,000 fine against Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) after a worker overpressurized a new plastic service line during a test in Wethersfield and then gave a state inspector a false explanation, according to regulators. PURA also proposed a $50,000 fine against sister company Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) over an improperly installed fitting in North Haven.

Connecticut · 2d

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In 1935, 18-year-old Curtis Blake and his brother borrowed $547 from their parents to open an ice cream shop; 44 years later, they sold Friendly’s to Hershey for $164 million

Friendly grew from a single ice cream shop into a 500-location restaurant chain.

Springfield, MA · 1d

CT Insider

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Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

Connecticut · 3d

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10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Quietly Leaving Due To High Winter Heating Costs

Retirement is supposed to mean having a little more freedom with your time and money. But when winter heating bills start eating into a fixed income, things can get complicated pretty quickly. And moving somewhere more affordable suddenly doesn’t sound like such a strange idea. For some Connecticut retirees,...

Connecticut · 1d

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UConn’s president is seeking another job

The video above is from Oct. 30, 2026. HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dr. Radenka Maric, the current president of the University of Connecticut, is a finalist for the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to an announcement from the school, Wisconsin’s flagship campus. The disclosure by the University of Wisconsin-Madison that Maric is […]

Madison, WI · 20h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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An 18th-Century Connecticut Estate With 'Little Women' Ties Lists for $1.5 Million—Hidden Treasures Included

Step inside Spindle Hill: a historic 18th-century Wolcott, CT, estate tied to 'Little Women' lore and listed for $1.5 million.

Wolcott, CT · 8h

The Financial Wire

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Stanley Black & Decker pays an 84-cent fourth-quarter dividend Dec. 22

Stanley Black & Decker’s board approved a regular fourth-quarter cash dividend of 84 cents per common share, payable Tuesday, Dec. 22 to shareholders of record at the close of business Tuesday, Dec. 1, the New Britain, Connecticut, toolmaker said in an Oct. 29 release. The payment matches the 84 cents announced in July for the... The post Stanley Black & Decker pays an 84-cent fourth-quarter dividend Dec. 22 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Britain, CT · 2d

CT Insider

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After Triumph’s sale, workers on picket line say they fear another change is coming to aerospace manufacturer

After two days on strike, UAW-represented workers at aerospace manufacturer Triumph's facility in West Hartford said they are still willing to negotiate with the company.

West Hartford, CT · 2d

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Retailers roll out Thanksgiving meal deals, pre-cooked feasts to help families save

NEWINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Between the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner can add up quickly. To help budget-conscious families stretch their dollars this holiday season, major grocers and local specialty markets across Connecticut are offering everything from low-cost ingredient bundles to fully prepared, heat-and-serve feasts.

Connecticut · 20h