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9 Connecticut Garden Centers That Are Secret Goldmines For Cheap Plants

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...

Connecticut · 3d
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New Italian restaurant Bello’s moves closer to opening in Waterbury

The Italian restaurant will serve pizza and wings, appetizers, salads, pasta, Italian dishes and chicken dinners as well as hot and cold grinders.

Waterbury, CT · 1d

CT Insider

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Connecticut nonprofit celebrates 150 years of pioneering paths beyond prison

“As a society, don’t we want them to come home better?” Beth Hines said of the work of Community Partners in Action.

Connecticut · 14h

Connecticut Mirror

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Roxbury couple moves ahead with plan to allow hikers on their property

Charles and Eli Copley say the town failed to explain how making their property available to dogs and walkers would violate zoning rules.

Roxbury, CT · 2d

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Carved Horses and Dragons Share One Roof at Bristol’s Carousel Museum

Somewhere in Bristol, a lobster waits patiently for a rider. A camel, a tiger, and a lion stand nearby, each one carved by hand and painted with care. These are not zoo animals, and none of them will ever move on their own. They belong to a world of spinning rides that once filled parks and boardwalks across America.

Bristol, CT · 1d

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People preparing for first flakes of the season in Connecticut

(WFSB) - People are preparing for the first snowflakes of the season in Connecticut. Jim Murphy has a 160 foot driveway and used to clear it with his snowblower before it died at the start of winter last year. “It just decided it didn’t want to work. I couldn’t get...

Connecticut · 1d

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This Historic Connecticut Town Dates Back To 1640 And Still Looks Like A Colonial-Era Village

George Washington passed through this place in 1780 and 1781 and is said to have nicknamed it the village of pretty houses. Honestly, that’s a pretty great review from a man who saw a lot of towns. The houses he admired are still standing along Main Street. Some date...

Farmington, CT · 10h

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Savulak, Stein, Davis: Dress-Code Enforcement Cultivates Concerns Regarding Fairness Between Genders

WOODBURY– 6 AM: students wake up, brush teeth, comb hair, sift through their closet to find the perfect outfit to make sure students look presentable, and then head off to school. However, when some students arrive at school, they face an unexpected challenge: the clothes they picked out are...

Woodbury, CT · 1d

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Waterbury temporarily closes Fire Station 6 for renovations

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury city officials announced Tuesday they’re temporarily closing Fire Station 6 for renovations, which are expected to last about eight weeks. Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. said in a statement that the improvements are an important step to address the maintenance needs of the city’s aging firehouses. “Our firefighters work around […]

Waterbury, CT · 3d

WTNH

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Waterbury mayor is ‘Doctor for a Day’ at Saint Mary’s Hospital

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr. took part in a Doctor for a Day experience at Saint Mary’s Hospital to raise awareness for the hospital’s Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit that is happening on Saturday. The mayor took part in hands-on healthcare activities that will happen at the summit, including […]

Waterbury, CT · 3d

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School Spirit Meets the Fear of Standing Out

WOODBURY- Around the ages of 12-16, many students begin stepping back from school traditions, with spirit week and pep rallies being the main target. These school events were designed to make high school feel lighter and more memorable before heading off to college, yet participation has declined. Joshua Kornblut, a...

Woodbury, CT · 1d

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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 · 3d

Finding Connecticut

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Aroma Joe’s celebrates National Pickle Day with free pickle pouches and drinks

Aroma Joe’s celebrates National Pickle Day with free pickle pouches and drinks Aroma Joe’s is celebrating National Pickle Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, through an ... The post Aroma Joe’s celebrates National Pickle Day with free pickle pouches and drinks first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Bristol, CT · 6h

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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

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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

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‘Mud-pie’ roads, library moves, orchard closes

The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library. Herzog Passes on $498,370 “Mud-Pie” Projects in Townships. A $498,370 “mud-pie” road program for Dutchess County was approved last week by Lester W. Herzog, upstate WPA administrator. Part...

Millerton, NY · 3d

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Waterbury Inventory Grows While List Prices Hold Steady

Waterbury buyers found more choices as inventory grew, but sellers held firm on price and homes moved off the market faster.

Waterbury, CT · 1d

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Celebrating the Birthday of Staff Sergeant Spencer H. Weis: A Life of Service

​Today, we honor the birthday of Staff Sergeant Spencer H. Weis, a beloved son, brother, mentor, and friend. Born on November 13, 1997, in Bristol, Connecticut, Spencer filled the lives of those around him with warmth, generosity, and unwavering dedication to service. ​SSG Weis entered eternal rest on February 4,...

Bristol, CT · 10h

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When private equity owns Main Street

Private equity firms are buying up more local small businesses, from dentists to pest control companies to veterinarians. What does this mean for consumers?. Steven Kaplan, professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Faculty director at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, also at UChicago.

Watertown, CT · 1d

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Waterbury Officials Hoping To Have Speed Cameras Soon

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Waterbury, CT · 13h