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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...
This year, 192 fuel vendors are taking part in CT’s winter heating program, down from 325 in 2016-17, and demand for assistance is rising.
Buying meat for the week can make a grocery bill climb surprisingly quickly. Add a few extra meals to the plan, and suddenly you’re reconsidering what dinner should look like. But buying smaller packages isn’t always the most economical approach. Some Connecticut meat markets offer bulk purchasing options...
Want to find the best old-fashioned general stores in Connecticut that feel like stepping back in time?. These 6 general stores offer small-town charm and a warm, welcoming vibe you’ll love!. 1. Franklin’s General Store (Mystic) Some places just make you feel good the moment you walk through...
Now that’s something you don’t expect to see while driving past a farm. And yet, this unusual Thanksgiving tradition has been making people smile for generations. Every autumn, a Connecticut turkey farm becomes a colorful roadside attraction thanks to its famously bright feathered residents. I have so many...
Big supermarkets have plenty of advantages, but sometimes grocery shopping feels like wandering through a warehouse with a shopping cart. And finding someone to answer a simple question can become an adventure of its own. Family-owned Connecticut grocery markets offer a more personal shopping experience that gives larger supermarket chains...
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — After announcing its closure earlier this month, a popular Wethersfield restaurant is falling under scrutiny for allegedly not paying at least one of its former employees. The Charles is facing multiple civil lawsuits and now Rishi Singh is telling News 8 that he has not been paid since the former establishment […]
Secondhand shopping can get dangerously addictive when a store seems to go on forever. You finish browsing one section, turn a corner, and discover there’s still an enormous amount left to see. Well, goodbye to the rest of your afternoon. Some of Connecticut’s biggest secondhand shops offer enormous selections...
Connecticut's capital, Hartford, and the surrounding idyllic suburbs have shot to the top of the hottest markets list after a long break.
That can with an old 5-cent label gets you a dime back in Connecticut. The deposit doubled in 2024, but Nutmeggers still get some of the details wrong. Here are the bottle deposit rules Nutmeggers still get wrong after Connecticut’s switch to a dime. Note: This is general information,...
Torrington officials want to build 120 affordable apartments at the former Nidec site, pending City Council and other approvals.
FARMINGTON — There was an accident in front of her Plainville Avenue driveway on Saturday morning. On Monday night, she told the Town Plan and Zoning Commission about it, and about drivers in the passing lane out front "laying on the horn." Across the road, a builder wants to put 18 homes. "I don't think we need this development at this time," she said.
Joey’z Shopping Spree is closing at least 4 of its discount stores by the end of the year. The discount store chain will be closing Connecticut locations in West Hartford & Waterbury, as well as Massachusetts locations in Springfield & West Springfield. Store closing sales are now underway with additional savings.
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - It’s been 12 days since a popular Old Wethersfield restaurant suddenly shut its doors, and employees tell the I-Team; they haven’t gotten paid. Employees who worked at The Charles say they are still waiting for their final paychecks, and employees aren’t sure when or...
Two national retail names appear headed for Hartford's Charter Oak Marketplace, with Ross Dress for Less and Panda Express both slated to open new locations at the Flatbush Avenue shopping center. Ross is expected to take over the former Dollar Tree space next to Marshalls, while Panda Express is planned for the existing building formerly occupied by Texas Roadhouse, next to Denny's.
Congress has eliminated all funding for public media. That means $2.1 million per year that Connecticut Public relied on to deliver you news, information, and entertainment programs you enjoyed is gone. The future of public media is in your hands. All donations are appreciated, but we ask in this moment...
Connecticut utilities must offer flexible interconnection for solar and storage projects on a limited basis from next May, and offer it statewide by 2030, thanks to a regulatory decision applauded by the Connecticut Solar & Storage Association. A state regulator described how consumers will benefit. Connecticut regulators have required utilities...
November is a dangerous month for anyone who loves secondhand shopping. You head out looking for a cozy sweater and somehow end up considering a lamp you absolutely didn’t need. But that’s half the fun. Some Connecticut secondhand shops have wonderfully unusual selections that make browsing feel more...
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