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Six Connecticut Roadside Grinder Shops Where Contractors Line Up Before Noon

In Connecticut, a sub is called a grinder, and the best ones come from small shops that open their doors before most office workers take a coffee break. Watch the parking lots around 10:30 or 11 in the morning and you will spot work trucks, vans, and pickups pulling in for a big lunch to carry back to the job site.

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Farmington's Midpoint: 199 Units Approved, Nothing Built

FARMINGTON — More than four years ago, Farmington approved Midpoint: 199 housing units and about 53,000 square feet of commercial space on Farmington Avenue. Nothing has been built. The two men whose companies won the approval have both died. Now the two companies that own the land disagree about...

Farmington, CT · 1d
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Stop & Shop Store Closures 2026: Complete List of Confirmed Locations

Stop & Shop has closed four supermarkets in New Jersey and Connecticut during 2026. Here’s where the stores were located, when they closed and what the changes mean for shoppers. Stop & Shop is continuing to reduce its supermarket footprint in the Northeast, with four locations in New Jersey...

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5 Connecticut Property Tax Breaks Homeowners Over 65 Never Apply For but Should

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...

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Conn. Eversource rate increase proposal

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The Enormous Discount Store In Connecticut Where $35 Gets You A Whole Cart Full Of Treasures

Some stores sell you things, and some stores genuinely surprise you, and Ocean State Job Lot in Meriden, Connecticut is firmly in the second category. That’s not a small distinction, and it’s exactly why this place has earned such a devoted following across the Northeast. If you’ve been...

Meriden, CT · 6d

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Plainville Ave. Neighbors Push Back on 18 Homes for 55-Plus

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.

Farmington, CT · 1d

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Connecticut homeowners see property assessments soar as towns complete revaluations

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...

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These 10 Huge Connecticut Secondhand Shops Are Worth The Road Trip

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...

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10 Family-Owned Connecticut Grocery Markets Better Than The Corporate Giants

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...

Connecticut · 1d

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CLOSING SCOOP: Joey'z Shopping Spree closing in West Hartford, Waterbury, West Springfield, and Springfield

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.

West Hartford, CT · 5d

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Ross Dress for Less, Panda Express Set Sights on Hartford's Charter Oak Marketplace

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.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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$2,600 vs. $1,600: How Connecticut rents compare in 3 cities

Apartment List data shows a wide gap in rental costs among Stamford, New Haven and Norwalk.

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These 9 Connecticut Farms Sell Locally Raised Turkeys For Families Who Want A Farm-Fresh Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving turkey shopping usually means standing in front of a supermarket freezer and trying to guess which bird will be the right size. But some families prefer knowing exactly where their holiday centerpiece comes from. Several Connecticut farms raise turkeys locally, giving Thanksgiving shoppers an alternative to buying their holiday...

Connecticut · 2d

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Jensen Huang biographer reacts to the Nvidia CEO's resignation

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...

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This Connecticut Shop Is An ’80s Time Capsule That Nostalgia Lovers Won’t Want To Miss

Remember when everything seemed a little brighter and technology came with buttons you could actually press? The eighties certainly had a personality of their own. And apparently, that decade still has plenty of fans. One Connecticut retro shop brings the spirit of the 1980s back through nostalgic finds that celebrate...

Connecticut · 2d

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3 CT properties near $775K come with a riverfront Cape, 2 cottages and a guest house

Whether looking for a house beside a river, a pair of beach cottages or a property with space for guests, Connecticut homebuyers have several options.

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West Hartford Home Values Jump 58.6%, Residents Can Fight Back Through December

West Hartford property owners opened their mailboxes this week to a jolt: assessment notices showing residential property values have jumped by an average of 58.6%, part of a townwide revaluation that also pushed up values for condos, apartments, industrial sites, and commercial buildings. The notices went out Wednesday, kicking off a monthslong process that will determine what residents actually owe when tax bills arrive next summer.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

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CT first responder homebuyer program

Connecticut is launching a homeownership assistance program that will offer eligible first responders up to $25,000 toward a down payment and closing costs. The First Responders’ Time to Own program will launch Nov. 16, according to a community announcement. The program will be administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Housing. Eligible state and local police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel can receive as much as $25,000 in forgivable down payment and closing cost assistance. Governor Ned Lamont announced the program Nov. 10. “Connecticut’s police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel dedicate themselves to protecting our families and communities, and we want to make sure they have the opportunity to build their own futures here,” Lamont said. “By helping reduce one of the biggest barriers to buying a home, we’re investing in the people who serve our state and the communities that depend on them.” Who qualifies for the first responder homebuyer program First Responders’ Time to Own builds on Connecticut’s existing Time to Own program and will be available to eligible first responders with at least two years of service. That includes certified police officers, career and volunteer firefighters and licensed

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