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City schools score above state average, with West Bristol leading the way

West Bristol School stood out in the most recent round of Smarter Balanced Assessments scoring in the elementary schools. But several of the city’s elementary schools outscored state averages in 2025-26. Carly Fortin, chief of academics for Bristol Public Schools, provided a summary of the Smarter Balanced Assessment scores...

Bristol, CT · 2d
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Plymouth EMS Delay Turns 8-Minute Wait Into 30 for Unconscious Man

Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps — EMS Staffing Shortage Center. A call for an unconscious man in Plymouth, Connecticut, that would normally draw an ambulance in about eight minutes instead took half an hour this week, and local EMS officials say a staffing shortage is to blame. The man who needed treatment is now recovering in the hospital, but the delay has pushed the department to speed up recruitment efforts it already had underway.

Plymouth, CT · 3d
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Owner of recently closed The Charles in Wethersfield embroiled in lawsuits, owes tens of thousands

The Charles in Wethersfield surprised many when its closure was announced on Monday after six years of operation.

Wethersfield, CT · 4d

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Trumpf Pond Cleanup Approved; Divers Will Do It by Hand

FARMINGTON — Divers will clear the muck from the pond behind Trumpf on Hyde Road by hand, setting aside any turtle they touch. The town's Inland Wetlands Commission approved the work Wednesday, Nov. 4. The contractor hopes to start toward the end of the month. The man-made pond, which...

Farmington, CT · 2d
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4 of Connecticut’s 10 fastest-rising ZIP codes are in Waterbury

Waterbury’s mayor says the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt.

Waterbury, CT · 4d

CT Insider

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3 Connecticut Cheesecake Factory restaurants have 'most loved' status

The Cheesecake Factory, which has been the focus of recent sparring by two presidents, is one of the most popular restaurant chains in Connecticut.

Connecticut · 6d

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How a New York City Power Couple Spends Fall Weekends in Connecticut

Scott Francis and Mike Fabbri own this Litchfield County home, along with their two dogs Dart and Daeny. When two real estate agents buy a house for over asking, willingly removing inspection and appraisal, you know it’s good. That’s what Mike Fabbri and Scott Francis did to lock down their Litchfield County home, as seen in the pages of CTC&G.

Litchfield County, CT · 3d

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Farmington Fire Station Vote Now Aimed at Fall 2027

FARMINGTON — Farmington voters won't be asked about new firehouses in East Farms and Unionville, and a bigger station in the village, until fall 2027. On Friday, Oct. 30, the committee planning the $30 million to $35 million project agreed to skip a spring or summer vote. Members said the volunteer chiefs need time to work out what each station requires, and the architect needs time to land on a price that holds. Waiting has its own cost, the architect warned: steel is getting scarce and expensive, and his firm is hearing that data centers are the cause.

Farmington, CT · 2d

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Farmington Memorial Trail Gets First OK After Trees Cut

FARMINGTON — The developer of the Warren apartments on Farmington Avenue cut down trees on land it had set aside for conservation. No one asked the town first. "That is completely my responsibility," the company's president, Geoff Sager, told the town's Conservation Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Then the commission approved the memorial trail the trees were cleared for.

Farmington, CT · 2d

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The Secret Connecticut Town That Is Charming, Affordable, And Way Under The Radar

Everybody seems to know the same handful of charming small towns. They appear in travel guides so often that you can practically picture the main street before arriving. But what about the places that rarely make those lists?. One overlooked Connecticut town offers small-town character and potentially more affordable living...

Winsted, CT · 22h

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Lamont won big in cities but didn't need to as suburbs and small towns lined up too: Dan Haar

Back in the days when people named Rowland, Rell and Malloy called the governor's mansion home, Democrats had one path to earning that prized lodging: Sweep the cities. The rest of the state? Election maps showed a sea of red with here and there a few cities, suburbs and university enclaves breaking up the Republican landscape.

Connecticut · 3d

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Torrington City Council: ‘Disgusting’ Condition of Police Building, Stalled Hotchkiss Square Project Reviewed

Present: Mayor Molly Spino. City Councilors Armand Maniccia, Anne Ruwet, Rachel Hannon-Harrel, David Oliver, and Paul Cavagnero. Present via Zoom: Councilor Chris Beyus. On Oct. 5, the Torrington City Council greenlit the acquisition of a property at 174 N. Elm St. that Corporation Counsel Tomasz Kalinowski said is vital to the City’s mission to provide a growing system of trails for residents. The Planning and Zoning Commission must review the move.

Torrington, CT · 1d

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Morris Board of Selectmen: John Weik Road Bridge Closed for Improvements

Present: First Selectman Tom Weik. Selectmen Laurey Weiner and Denise Weik (via phone). An update on sprucing up the John Weik Road Bridge was among topics highlighted during the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting Oct. 6. The Town of Morris received a $500,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant that covers most of the cost.

Morris, CT · 1d

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Construction of 322 luxury rental units in West Hartford is well underway

A much-anticipated construction project in West Hartford is progressing nicely, according to its high-end developer, Garden Communities. When The Residences at Heritage Park opens, it will make 322 luxury rental units available. The projected leasing launch is scheduled for late spring 2027. The multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive...

West Hartford, CT · 1d

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Few Connecticut Families Know This Old-School Drive-In Theater Still Lights Up The Screen

Volunteers run this drive-in, and it has handed more than half a million dollars to local groups. That’s a lot of good done with popcorn and a giant screen. The theater first opened in 1955 with a double feature. It went dark in 2002, and then neighbors stepped up...

Southington, CT · 2d

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A Million Holiday Lights And A Glowing Carnival Are Taking Over This Connecticut Convention Center

A few Christmas lights can make a house look festive. But a million lights inside one enormous event space?. Now that’s taking holiday decorating to a completely different level. And apparently, the glowing displays aren’t the only attraction. A Connecticut convention center is preparing for a holiday spectacle...

Hartford, CT · 1d

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What Home Care Really Costs Connecticut Families

For eight years I worked as a nurse at one of the major hospitals in our area, on a med-surg floor and in ED observation. I saw the same moment again and again. An older patient was medically ready to go home. And the family was standing at the bedside asking, quietly, whether Mom would be safe, and whether she would fall again the minute she got back to her own kitchen.

Connecticut · 3d

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Berlin's Second McDonald's Opens on Turnpike, Anchoring Long-Stalled Redevelopment

Berlin, Connecticut now has its second McDonald's, with a new restaurant open at 466 Deming Road, at the corner of Deming Road and Berlin Turnpike. The 3,690-square-foot restaurant includes a drive-thru and joins the existing McDonald's location at 185 New Britain Road, giving the town two outposts of the chain for the first time.

Berlin, CT · 2d

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“Goody Garlick” Walking Tour Brings East Hampton’s First Witch Trial to Life

The day before All Hallows’ Eve, Friday, October 30th, the East Hampton Historical Society hosted its”Goody Garlick” walking tour in East Hampton. This was the second sold-out date following the “Goody Garlick” tour held the previous week. “Goody Garlick” refers to Elizabeth Garlick, who was accused of being a “witch” by her neighbor Elizabeth Gardiner Howell in East Hampton in 1658. The tour explores sites associated with witchcraft in East Hampton, with historical reenactors helping to tell the tale.

East Hampton, NY · 2d

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PZC working to align regs with new State laws

The past couple of years in Hartford has been dominated largely by discussion about expanding housing options to address affordability. HB 8002 finally passed in late 2025, and Towns now have adapt. That often means rewriting zoning regulations to conform to new state laws. At the Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 5, 2026, the commissioners began trying to prioritize the work ahead—and that begins with Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs). Yes, a decision that municipalities across the country have been grappling with has come to Stafford.

Stafford, CT · 23h