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Torrington could add 120 affordable apartments on a $1 property

Torrington officials want to build 120 affordable apartments at the former Nidec site, pending City Council and other approvals.

Torrington, CT · 21h

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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 · 3d

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Historic New England City Reclaims Top Spot as America's Hottest Market

Connecticut's capital, Hartford, and the surrounding idyllic suburbs have shot to the top of the hottest markets list after a long break.

Hartford, CT · 20h

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Connecticut Locals Guard The Secret Of This Remarkably Cheap Neighborhood Market

Finding a genuinely affordable grocery store these days can feel like winning a small lottery. You walk in expecting the usual prices, then notice something that makes you check the shelf label again. Wait, that’s all it costs?. One Connecticut neighborhood market offers budget-conscious shoppers an alternative to the...

Hartford, CT · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 7h

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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

WTNH

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Aerospace, defense company opens facility in Windsor Locks

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Aalberts Surface Technologies opened a new facility in Windsor Locks on Wednesday. The company supports U.S. aerospace, defense, space, power generation and other “mission-critical” industries. Members of the Aalberts team say they are reinforcing their commitment to Connecticut by opening the new space. “Previously, the plant and business sat in […]

Windsor Locks, 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 · 7d

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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 · 1d

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Stop & Shop Store Closures 2026: Complete List of Confirmed Locations

Stop & Shop has closed four supermarkets in New Jersey and Connecticut during 2026. Here’s where the stores were located, when they closed and what the changes mean for shoppers. Stop & Shop is continuing to reduce its supermarket footprint in the Northeast, with four locations in New Jersey...

Connecticut · 4d

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Six Connecticut Roadside Grinder Shops Where Contractors Line Up Before Noon

In Connecticut, a sub is called a grinder, and the best ones come from small shops that open their doors before most office workers take a coffee break. Watch the parking lots around 10:30 or 11 in the morning and you will spot work trucks, vans, and pickups pulling in for a big lunch to carry back to the job site.

Connecticut · 4d

Connecticut Mirror

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Fuel vendors continue to leave CT’s winter heating program

This year, 192 fuel vendors are taking part in CT’s winter heating program, down from 325 in 2016-17, and demand for assistance is rising.

Connecticut · 17h

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9 Connecticut Meat Markets Where Buying In Bulk Could Save Families Money

Buying meat for the week can make a grocery bill climb surprisingly quickly. Add a few extra meals to the plan, and suddenly you’re reconsidering what dinner should look like. But buying smaller packages isn’t always the most economical approach. Some Connecticut meat markets offer bulk purchasing options...

Connecticut · 1d

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These 6 Old-Fashioned Connecticut General Stores Feel Frozen In Time

Want to find the best old-fashioned general stores in Connecticut that feel like stepping back in time?. These 6 general stores offer small-town charm and a warm, welcoming vibe you’ll love!. 1. Franklin’s General Store (Mystic) Some places just make you feel good the moment you walk through...

Connecticut · 5d

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This Connecticut Turkey Farm Is Famous For Its Colorful Turkeys That Have Become A Thanksgiving Tradition

Now that’s something you don’t expect to see while driving past a farm. And yet, this unusual Thanksgiving tradition has been making people smile for generations. Every autumn, a Connecticut turkey farm becomes a colorful roadside attraction thanks to its famously bright feathered residents. I have so many...

Connecticut · 1d

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10 Family-Owned Connecticut Grocery Markets Better Than The Corporate Giants

Big supermarkets have plenty of advantages, but sometimes grocery shopping feels like wandering through a warehouse with a shopping cart. And finding someone to answer a simple question can become an adventure of its own. Family-owned Connecticut grocery markets offer a more personal shopping experience that gives larger supermarket chains...

Connecticut · 3d

WTNH

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Former employee says Wethersfield restaurant hasn’t paid him after closing its doors

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — After announcing its closure earlier this month, a popular Wethersfield restaurant is falling under scrutiny for allegedly not paying at least one of its former employees. The Charles is facing multiple civil lawsuits and now Rishi Singh is telling News 8 that he has not been paid since the former establishment […]

Wethersfield, CT · 7h

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These 10 Huge Connecticut Secondhand Shops Are Worth The Road Trip

Secondhand shopping can get dangerously addictive when a store seems to go on forever. You finish browsing one section, turn a corner, and discover there’s still an enormous amount left to see. Well, goodbye to the rest of your afternoon. Some of Connecticut’s biggest secondhand shops offer enormous selections...

Connecticut · 3d