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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 · 15h
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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 · 15h
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Connecticut communities prepare for winter after last season’s salt shortages

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut communities are preparing for winter weather and the costs that come with it, after last year’s salt shortages forced some towns to pay more for emergency supplies. Hartford already has 6 million pounds of road salt stored and ready for the season, Mayor Arunan...

Connecticut · 6h
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If Your Family Disagrees About Dinner, Hartford’s Parkville Market Gives Everyone Options

One kid wants ramen, another wants tacos, and somebody at the table just wants plain chicken. Most families settle this fight with a coin toss or a sigh. In Hartford, there is a better answer, and it lives under one roof with about 20 food vendors waiting inside. Each person can order from a different counter and still sit together at the same long table.

Hartford, CT · 1d
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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

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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

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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

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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

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West Hartford homeowners receive new property assessments as home values rise

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Homeowners in West Hartford are receiving new property assessments that reflect how much home values have changed since the town’s last revaluation in 2021. Connecticut towns are required to revalue properties at least once every five years. West Hartford has more than 22,000 residential...

West Hartford, CT · 5h

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Lamont selects West Hartford mayor to serve as chair of UConn’s Board of Trustees

Gov. Ned Lamont has selected Shari Cantor, the mayor of West Hartford, to serve as chair of the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees, the governing body that oversees the state's flagship public university.

West Hartford, CT · 13h

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Connecticut reentry welcome centers seeking $1.5M in funds to help incarcerated individuals get back on their feet

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Investing in reentry welcome centers was the topic on the minds of Connecticut leaders and community partners Thursday at a legislative breakfast in Hartford. “To be able to have family reengagement, to be able to have stability, to be able to have employment, that’s what...

Connecticut · 1d

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Ohio State Buckeyes at UConn Huskies odds, picks and predictions

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) and No. 4 UConn Huskies (3-0) meet Friday at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze NCAA basketball odds around the Ohio State vs. UConn odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets. This is the first meeting since 2016, a 64-60 victory by the Buckeyes in Columbus ,while the Huskies covered as 9-point underdog as the Under (130) cashed. In the most recent meeting in Connecticut in 2015, the Huskies routed the Buckeyes 75-55 as an 8-point favorite as the Under (133) connected. Ohio State picked up an 84-74 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd Monday, but it failed to cover as a 25.5-point favorite. The Buckeyes are 0-3 against the spread (ATS), while the Under has cashed in 2 of 3 outings. The Buckeyes have scored at least 83 points in each games, including a 94-83 against the BYU Cougars on a neutral floor to open the season Nov. 2. UConn blasted the Wagner Seahawks 83-41 as a 39.5-point favorite Monday as the Under (139.5) cashed. The Huskies

Columbus, OH · 16h

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New 21,000-square-foot health center rising on Mashantucket tribal land

The Pequot Wellness Center will combine Tribal Health Services with a Hartford HealthCare clinic serving patients from the wider community.

Hartford, CT · 19h

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No. 4 UConn takes home win streak into matchup with Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) at UConn Huskies (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Huskies face Ohio State. UConn finished 34-6 overall last season while going 15-2 at home. The Huskies averaged 76.6 points per game last season, 35.1 in the paint, 13.1 off of turnovers and 9.0 on fast breaks.

Columbus, OH · 1d

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This Connecticut River Is Facing The Spread Of A Harmful Invasive Aquatic Plant

Have you ever heard of a plant that can turn a peaceful river into its own little kingdom? It doesn’t need flashy flowers or towering leaves to get attention. This particular underwater guest has a habit of spreading where it isn’t wanted, and Connecticut has a reason to keep an eye on it.

Glastonbury, CT · 1d

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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 · 2d

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'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

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Protesters rally against license plate cameras across Connecticut Thursday

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

Connecticut · 1d

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Disability rights groups urge CT to fund home, community-based services

When Ryan Loosemore was 16, he broke his neck in a bicycle accident, altering his life forever. He spent the next two years in a rehabilitation hospital, but he wasn’t able to go home after. Loosemore said his mother didn’t have the support needed to care for him.

Connecticut · 1d

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Hartford Kids Holiday Event Celebrates Twenty Years

(November 12, 2026) — Killingworth resident Carolyn Anderson is looking forward to the 20th anniversary of an event that started as a suggestion to a group of her friends all those years ago. To date, the Hartford Kids Holiday Event has served almost 7,000 Hartford schoolchildren. This year’s event will be held for roughly 500 children in two schools: December 11, 2026 at Fred D. Wish Museum Elementary School and December 16, 2026 at Milner Middle School.

Hartford, CT · 1d