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Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

Connecticut · 4d

The Bulletin

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NFA paid 439 employees $25.52 million in fiscal 2026

From FY 2025 to FY 2026, 17 more Norwich Free Academy employees are making over $100,000. Between FY 2025 and FY 2026, NFA saw a roughly $570,000 increase in total employee salaries. In FY 2026, 439 employees took home $25.52 million. In FY 2025, 424 employees took home $24.95 million, and in FY 2024, 436 employees took home $24.59 million. On average, NFA employees took home $58,132.11 in FY 2026, $57,995.28 in FY 2025, and $56,399.08 in FY 2024. In FY 2026, 95 employees made $100,000 or more. The lowest paid of them is Buildings and Grounds Employee Alicia Madsen, who made $100,116.90. Below is the full database of NFA employee salaries from FY 2026. These were obtained by the Bulletin through a freedom of information request. For more information on the highest paid NFA employees, please see our related story . Employee Position Earnings Quesnel, Nathan Head of School/Superintendent/CFO $385,210.93 Peckrul, Kristin E Salaries - Operations $213,313.88 Menard, Anthony Wages Reg - HR $188,734.00 Vocatura, Jessica Salaries - Special Education $175,278.62 Butler, Leo E Salaries - Diversity $166,300.08 Girasoli, Anthony Wages Reg - Data Processing $165,066.12 Cooper, Clarence C Salaries - Transitional Program $154,316.96 Jones, Stephani E Salaries -

Norwich, CT · 2d

CT Insider

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For about $675,000, these 3 CT houses offer a 'backyard oasis,' pond-side views and unique sunroom

A pond-side home with an in-law apartment and an estate with a "backyard oasis" are among the perks available for Connecticut homebuyers with around $675,000.

Bethlehem, CT · 2d

WTNH

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Pfizer to build $650M manufacturing technology center at Groton campus

GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Pfizer is planning on building a $650 million, 220,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center at its Groton campus, AdvanceCT announced Thursday. The biopharmaceutical company will build the center at its research and development campus in Groton over the next five years. The facility will produce pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products that support Pfizer-sponsored […]

Groton, CT · 2d

Connecticut Mirror

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Offshore Revolution Wind development is now fully operational

Revolution Wind reached full commercial operation off the coast of Rhode Island in October, developer Ørsted told investors on Thursday.

Rhode Island · 2d

Finding Connecticut

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Greater Mystic Chamber recognizes Sol Toro General Manager Andrew Bengston in Community Proud series

Greater Mystic Chamber recognizes Sol Toro General Manager Andrew Bengston in Community Proud series The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has recognized Andrew Bengston, general ... The post Greater Mystic Chamber recognizes Sol Toro General Manager Andrew Bengston in Community Proud series first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Stonington, CT · 1d

decorhint.com

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10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Quietly Leaving Due To High Winter Heating Costs

Retirement is supposed to mean having a little more freedom with your time and money. But when winter heating bills start eating into a fixed income, things can get complicated pretty quickly. And moving somewhere more affordable suddenly doesn’t sound like such a strange idea. For some Connecticut retirees,...

Connecticut · 2d

WTNH

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UConn’s president is seeking another job

The video above is from Oct. 30, 2026. HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dr. Radenka Maric, the current president of the University of Connecticut, is a finalist for the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to an announcement from the school, Wisconsin’s flagship campus. The disclosure by the University of Wisconsin-Madison that Maric is […]

Madison, WI · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Underrated Connecticut City Where Retirees Can Live Well On Social Security Alone

Waterbury, Connecticut has been minding its own business and keeping its cost of living refreshingly reasonable while the rest of the state went in a very different direction. If you’re a retiree trying to make Social Security work in a state famous for expensive everything, this city in New Haven County deserves a serious look and probably an apology for being overlooked this long.

Waterbury, CT · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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An 18th-Century Connecticut Estate With 'Little Women' Ties Lists for $1.5 Million—Hidden Treasures Included

Step inside Spindle Hill: a historic 18th-century Wolcott, CT, estate tied to 'Little Women' lore and listed for $1.5 million.

Wolcott, CT · 1d

Eyewitness News

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Toys R Us returns to Connecticut with pop-up stores

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - Toys R Us, which filed for bankruptcy and closed its U.S. stores in 2018, is returning to Connecticut with pop-up locations for the holiday shopping season. A Toys R Us pop-up opened at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor in 2025 as a...

South Windsor, CT · 1d

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A Connecticut Mushroom Farm Grows 14 Fascinating Varieties You Rarely Find In Grocery Stores

Mushrooms are usually the sort of thing you grab at the supermarket without giving them much thought. White buttons, maybe some portobellos, and that’s about as adventurous as the shopping gets. But apparently, we’ve been missing out on quite a lot. One Connecticut mushroom farm grows 14 fascinating...

Connecticut · 5d

CT Insider

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In this Connecticut town, nearly half of workers cross state lines for jobs

Six out of the 10 Connecticut towns with the highest percentages of workers who work out of state are in the northeast corner.

Connecticut · 3d

CT Insider

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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 · 1d

Eyewitness News

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Connecticut gas prices trend down

BERLIN, Conn. (WFSB) - Gas prices are trending down, and drivers aren’t the only ones who could benefit. Lower fuel costs could eventually reduce other expenses, including the cost of transporting goods, according to an industry representative. Several gas stations along the Berlin Turnpike are selling fuel for less...

Berlin, CT · 20h

Connecticut Mirror

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Contractor who hired Kosta Diamantis’ daughter gets probation

Antonietta DiBenedetto Roy was sentenced to two years' probation on Wednesday after admitting to bribing Kosta Diamantis.

Bridgeport, CT · 2d

CT Insider

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$33,000: Connecticut homeowners saw one of nation's biggest equity gains

Connecticut homeowners gained $33,000 in equity on average, Cotality says, reflecting escalating values and mortgage payments they are making.

Connecticut · 2d

Yahoo!

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Level99 sets Nov. 20 opening in West Hartford. 4 other CT retail moves

A long awaited opening at West Hartford's Corbin Collection tops this week's list of retail opening and closings as reported by Hearst Connecticut Media. High-tech entertainment venue Level99 will open its first Connecticut location in a 43,000-square-foot space in the West Hartford retail center on Nov. 20. The Connecticut location marks the fifth Level 99 in the country, following openings in Natick, Massachusetts; Tysons, Virginia; Providence, Rhode Island; and Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

West Hartford, CT · 2d

Insurance Journal

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Connecticut Approves 4.9% Workers’ Compensation Decrease for 2027

The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved decreases in workers’ compensation rates for employers starting January 1, 2027. The voluntary market loss costs will decrease -4.9% overall, while assigned risk plan rates will go down -5.8% overall. The changes reflect the request filed by the industry’s rating organization, the National...

Connecticut · 3d

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Construction Progressing at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford Connecticut

With an anticipated leasing launch in late spring 2027, construction is progressing rapidly at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford. The Garden Communities multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive will offer 322 luxury rentals complemented by on-site lifestyle amenities. “It’s exciting to see The Residences at Heritage...

West Hartford, CT · 1d