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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 · 2d

ESPN

UConn's Nik Khamenia to have foot surgery, be rechecked in 6-8 weeks

UConn coach Dan Hurley said Thursday that starting forward Nik Khamenia will have surgery on his left foot and be reevaluated in six to eight weeks.

Hartford, CT · 21h

Yahoo!

Southington's Koshi Sushi & Grill, known for Japanese and Korean cuisine, closes after 7 years

SOUTHINGTON - With "mixed emotions," the owners of Koshi Sushi & Grill in Southington said goodbye to customers on social media ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 7 closure. "After many wonderful years, we have made the difficult decision to close Koshi Sushi & Grill," they said in their post. The...

Southington, CT · 2d

Eyewitness News

FORECAST: Light snow showers lighten up in parts of the state

Meteorologist Tyler Hughes said that while the light snow showers tapered off Friday morning, he tracked some heavy rain elsewhere. Here's his 7:20 a.m. forecast.

Hartford, CT · 7h

hoodline.com

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 · 2d

CT Insider

'Billing errors' cited in alleged Medicaid fraud by CT autism therapy provider, worker, warrant says

The owner told investigators she “did not have a good system in place, and ... a lot of billing errors occurred,” a warrant said.

Enfield, CT · 1d

hoodline.com

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 · 2d

decorhint.com

This Free Connecticut Christmas Light Display Fills A Park With Over 350,000 Twinkling Lights

Over 350,000 Christmas lights, and you don’t have to pay a penny to enjoy them? That’s the kind of holiday outing that immediately gets my attention. Just think about how much work goes into creating something that bright. One Connecticut park transforms into a glowing holiday attraction with...

Meriden, CT · 23h

WTNH

Two new lawmakers will represent New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Two newly elected state representatives will join New Haven’s influential delegation in Hartford. Eli Sabin and Wildaliz Bermúdez were both easily elected last week — Sabin ran unopposed and Bermúdez faced only nominal competition. Both are Democrats who triumphed in hard-fought summer primaries. Sabin, a former city alder with two […]

New Haven, CT · 2d

WTNH

New Britain working to improve traffic safety at city parks, starting with Willow Brook Park

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The city of New Britain is looking to keep kids safer by slowing down traffic in the city’s parks. The first step is a $25,000 project in Willow Brook Park. On Thursday, New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez announced a plan to improve the city’s four major parks. The first will […]

New Britain, CT · 1d

CT Insider

Protesters rally against license plate cameras across Connecticut Thursday

Rallies were held in West Hartford, Middletown, New Haven and several other communities.

Connecticut · 1d

CT Insider

West Hartford proposes $250 licenses for existing short-term rentals as lawsuits continue

West Hartford officials maintain that short-term rentals are banned under zoning regulations.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

WTNH

Stew Leonard’s gives out turkeys to families in need in Newington

NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police and firefighters in Newington joined Stew Leonard’s team members Thursday to pass out turkeys to those in need. The Stew Leonard’s Turkey Brigade has provided families in need with holiday dinners for 47 years. Leaders say this year they’ve seen the difference more than ever. “It’s been a challenging year […]

Newington, CT · 21h

bristoledition.org

Two struggling football teams collide as Bristol Eastern visits Newington on Friday

At the start of each year in high school football, every team has hopes and dreams to be in the upper echelon of the state. By mid- November, teams across the state have solidified themselves. They can be a variety of options; a top championship caliber team, a playoff team, a playoff contender, or the rest.

Newington, CT · 1d

WTNH

House speaker says he will stay in his post — not be appointed UConn president

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 […]

Hartford, CT · 1d

CT Insider

Hartford plans to pay a firm to recruit students away from integrated schools. Civil rights attorneys ask judge to stop them.

Sheff attorneys asked a judge on Thursday to block the district from carrying out the contract.

Hartford, CT · 1d

WTNH.com