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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...

Connecticut · 1d

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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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Holy Cross Lost Their Playoff Spot Because a Bench Player Was Too Close to the Action

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Lyman Memorial boys soccer is moving on in the CIAC Class S tournament, but not because they won on the field, at least not in the traditional sense. Holy […]

Waterbury, CT · 3d

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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

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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 · 2d

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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 · 6d

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 · 2d

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 · 7h

New Haven Register

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Cheshire approves expansion of popular Viron Rondo Osteria restaurant to add a secret garden

The project, which Rondo called "the first phase of the expansion," will add about 20,000 square feet, including 17,000 square feet of outdoor gardens.

Cheshire, CT · 2d

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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 · 19h

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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 · 1d

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Henckel won’t be wrestling for Penn State this season

Southbury’s William Henckel and Penn State teammate Cole Mirasola (285) won’t be on the Penn State wrestling roster, head coach Cael Sandersen said in a news conference on Tuesday in State College. Henckel and Mirasola will each be taking a religious mission this year and won’t be on...

State College, PA · 2d

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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 · 23h

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Masuk girls soccer reaches state quarterfinal, matchup with Pomperaug

MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s girls soccer team, the No. 7 seed in the Class L State Tournament, will visit No. 2 seed Pomperaug of Southbury in the quarterfinals Friday at 2 pm. Masuk advanced with a 10-0 win over Bullard Havens in the first round on Nov....

Monroe, CT · 1d

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Waterbury Officials Hoping To Have Speed Cameras Soon

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Waterbury, CT · 6h

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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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Farmington Sewer Plant May Have Topped Phosphorus Limit

FARMINGTON — The sewage reaching the town's treatment plant on Sept. 8 came in low on oxygen, unusually cloudy and heavy with solids, the plant's lab analyst found. Afterward, its phosphorus readings were "astronomically high." "A toxic load is suspected," Superintendent Mark Batorski's September report says. Batorski told the...

Farmington, CT · 2d

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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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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

CT Insider

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The Children’s Place files for bankruptcy. 8 Connecticut stores face uncertain future

The Children’s Place has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets. Gift cards are still being honored, but only for a limited time.

Connecticut · 2d