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Storrs, CT · Business

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

WWLP

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Five Springfield families selected to purchase affordable homes for $215K

Five Springfield families are one step closer to becoming homeowners after being selected in an affordable housing lottery Friday, with newly constructed homes being offered for $215,000 each.

Springfield, MA · 19h

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This Massachusetts Flea Market Turns Into A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise Only Three Times A Year

Six days. Three months a year. Hundreds of vendors stretched along both sides of one country road, selling everything from 1800s furniture to taxidermy. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned admission is free, and the whole thing runs rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in May, July, and September.

Massachusetts · 3d

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Glastonbury Second Chance Shop to Reopen November 6 at New Location

Glastonbury, Conn. The Glastonbury Second Chance Shop will officially reopen on November 6 at its new location, 2450 Main Street in Glastonbury, welcoming shoppers back after a temporary closure to facilitate the move. The reopening comes as the Glastonbury Second Chance Shop celebrates 66 years of supporting the crucial, life-changing...

Glastonbury, CT · 3d

CT Insider

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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

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 · 2d

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 · 23h

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West Hartford Apartment Boom Adds 1,000-Plus Units as Homes Sell in 17 Days

West Hartford’s recent housing additions span affordable conversions and market-rate construction. More than 1,000 new apartments and condos are being added as the town responds to housing demand: a former synagogue is now home to dozens of residents, the former Children’s Museum site has become a 172-unit apartment complex, and a former hotel has been redeveloped entirely as affordable housing.

West Hartford, CT · 2d

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

Eyewitness News

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Connecticut sanctuary farm accepts leftover pumpkins to feed animals

EAST HADDAM, Conn. (WFSB) - Anam Cara Sanctuary Farm in East Haddam is accepting pumpkin donations to help feed the animals that live there. Andrea Murray, farm help, said the animals are always looking for food. “We want pumpkins because the animals are always hungry and they want snacks,” Murray...

East Haddam, CT · 2d

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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After Triumph’s sale, workers on picket line say they fear another change is coming to aerospace manufacturer

After two days on strike, UAW-represented workers at aerospace manufacturer Triumph's facility in West Hartford said they are still willing to negotiate with the company.

West Hartford, CT · 3d

CT Insider

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

A local developer wants to retrofit the circa-1962 school building with age-restricted units.

Enfield, CT · 11h

yieldpro.com

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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

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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

WTNH

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Second Chance Shop celebrates reopening of Glastonbury location

GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A budget-friendly store with multiple locations in the Greater Hartford area cut the ribbon Friday on reopening its Glastonbury shop. The Second Chance Shop, which is now located in the heart of Glastonbury, offers the community an opportunity to save money, shop sustainably, and support a local nonprofit with every purchase. […]

Glastonbury, CT · 20h

ctnewsjunkie.com

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Audit: SERC Underreported Expenses By $13.7M

HARTFORD, CT – The State Education Resource Center (SERC) underreported its vendor expenditures by $13.7 million to the state comptroller, leading to incorrect information in a state database, a recent audit has found. This has been a recurring issue at SERC, auditors noted in their report. The quasi-public agency...

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Fuss & O’Neill hires Roman as vice president

Hartford, CT Civil and environmental engineering firm Fuss & O’Neill has hired Charles Roman as vice president and highway sector lead. Roman brings more than 38 years of transportation leadership experience, having held numerous executive and engineering positions throughout his career, including leadership roles with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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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 · 3d

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