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5 Connecticut Property Tax Breaks Homeowners Over 65 Never Apply For but Should

In Haddam, homeowners 65 or older can get a $500 property tax abatement, or $750 if they’re married. Many Connecticut towns offer breaks like that, but none of them show up unless you apply. Here are the Connecticut property tax breaks some homeowners over 65 never apply for but...

Connecticut · 2d
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This Gorgeous State Park Might Just Be The Best-Kept Fishing Secret In Connecticut

Somewhere between the highway noise and the daily grind, Connecticut tucked away a little masterpiece in Simsbury, and most people have no idea it’s there. Stratton Brook State Park is that masterpiece, and it’s been sitting quietly in the woods, minding its own business, while the rest of the state drives past without stopping.

Simsbury, CT · 15h
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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 · 20h

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This Connecticut Flea Market Is A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise With Bargains That Rival Big-Box Stores

Flea markets are dangerous places for anyone who loves a bargain. You arrive with twenty dollars and a perfectly sensible plan, then spot something you didn’t even know you wanted. Goodbye, sensible plan. One Connecticut flea market gives bargain hunters a chance to browse unexpected finds and potentially score...

Plainville, CT · 5d
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State lawmakers calling for changes after elderly woman found dead at healthcare center

(WFSB) - State lawmakers are calling for changes after an elderly woman was found dead at a healthcare center earlier this year. 93-year-old Peggy Healey lived at Bickford Healthcare and was found lying in a snowbank outside the home in February. She was apparently there for hours, and staff waited hours to call 911 after they found her.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Detour begins for Springfield bridge project

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Northbound traffic on Armory Street in Springfield is being detoured as crews prepare for construction tied to a $37 million bridge replacement project. MassDOT is clearing trees on Armory Street between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Drivers headed south can still use the road as usual.

Springfield, MA · 3d

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Holyoke Health Center to reopen with enhanced security after threat investigation

Holyoke Health Center will reopen all of its locations on Thursday after temporarily closing due to a safety concern that prompted a police investigation.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Agawam Veterans Day observances to begin with bridge wreath laying

AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Veterans Day observances in Agawam will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at 7 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Strathmore Bridge. The Veterans’ Council will place a wreath in the middle of the bridge, where Agawam and West Springfield meet. The...

Agawam, MA · 1d

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Westfield Water Plant Gets $19M Loan Break as PCB Delays Loom Over 2028 Deadline

Ratepayers across the Springfield area are getting a break on the cost of a massive new water treatment plant, after the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forgave $19 million of a $50 million loan tied to the project. The announcement, made Monday, covers the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant under construction at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's Westfield facility, a project with an estimated cost of $363.8 million that is scheduled to be complete in 2028.

Westfield, MA · 1d

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Armory Street bridge replacement project expected to last until 2032

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield could face traffic restrictions and detours as a major bridge replacement project gets underway, with construction expected to continue through 2032. MassDOT held a public informational meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans to demolish and reconstruct two bridges...

Springfield, MA · 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 · 23h

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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 · 3d

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MassDOT shares early designs for regional safety improvements

Holly Russell discusses the proposed areas MassDOT is considering for accessibility and pedestrian safety improvements during an Oct. 29 public hearing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a virtual 25% design public hearing on Oct. 29 to present proposed accessibility improvements in Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield. As part of the...

Westfield, MA · 1d

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New billboards in Springfield target $2B courthouse project amid ongoing lawsuit

A group of developers opposing Springfield's proposed $2 billion courthouse project is continuing its public campaign, putting up new billboards across downtown as a legal battle over the project's selection process moves forward.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Springfield celebrates Veterans Day with parade and thank yous (photos)

The parade was led by marshal Edward Hatten and Joseph Hendrix, the veteran of the year. Both are U.S. Army veterans.

Springfield, MA · 21h

CT Insider

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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 · 9h

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts council opens food pantry for families its senior program couldn't serve

"We had to turn people away, and I didn't like the way that felt."

Springfield, MA · 3d

WWLP

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Campbell distinguishes public records question from legislative audit fight

Attorney General Andrea Campbell put daylight between a recently passed ballot question expanding the state's public records laws to lawmakers and the governor's office and a controversial legislative audit.

Agawam, MA · 1d

WWLP

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Historic Springfield church sees restoration progress after tornado damage

Springfield city officials are scheduled to provide an update on the $2.6 million restoration and stabilization project for the historic Old First Church that was damaged in the 2011 tornado.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Officials gather to remember the veterans laid to rest in Agawam

AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A heartfelt afternoon at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Local leaders, veterans, and families of veterans gathering to honor those who served. Western Mass News was at the ceremony and has why this tradition has gone on for decades. Over one hundred people packed...

Agawam, MA · 19h