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State Parks close as capacity is reached
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Several state parks closed Sunday as parking lots have reached capacity. According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, parking lots for Bigelow Hollow State Park, Harkness Memorial State Park, Wadsworth Falls State Park, Millers Pond State park and Gardner Lake State Park are closed.
Newington Assessor Files Misconduct Complaint Against Former Town Attorney
NEWINGTON — Town Assessor Fauna Eller has filed a complaint with the Statewide Grievance Committee against Ben Ancona Jr., claiming the former town attorney harassed her, broke confidentiality agreem... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
After Car Tax Repeal’s Flop, General Assembly Eyes Special Session
HARTFORD, CT – Key members of the General Assembly are considering a special session following a surprise move on the final day of this year’s legislative session regarding the state’s much-maligned car tax. An amendment giving towns the option to repeal the long-detested tax – which some...
Memorial Day parades held in Simsbury
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The town of Simsbury hosts two parades on Memorial Day Weekend. The first parade begins in Tariffville at 9 a.m., starting at the intersection of Winthrop and Main Streets. Later that day at 1:30 p.m., a larger parade is held in Downtown Simsbury. Residents gather at...
CT-based Colt’s Manufacturing awarded $57 million contract for Army weapons
The U.S. Army has awarded West Hartford-based manufacturer Colt’s Manufacturing Co. a $57.2 contract for M4 and M4A1 carbines, according to the U.S. Department of Defense Website. The contract, awarded on May 16, is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 18, with the location of the work yet to...
Health Headlines: Helpful tips to stay safe during Memorial Day festivities
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – For many, Memorial Day weekend kicks off all things summer with warm temperatures, barbeques and vacations. However, it is also important to be safe while enjoying the festivities. Dr. Anamika Singh, the chief of emergency medicine at Hartford Hospital, joined News 8 at noon...
New Britain Public Library Makerspace Hosting “Craft with Pride” Activity
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Craft with Pride,” activity in its Makerspace. Create beautiful works of art at the library centered around celebrating LGBTQ+ pride month, in collaboration with New Britain Pride! Come make a quick headband or button, or stay a while and paint with us! Registration is optional but encouraged for this drop in event!
See all homes sold in Hampden County, May 19 to May 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from May 19 to May 25. There were 52 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,456-square-foot home on Emerson Street in Springfield that sold for $336,000. Agawam.
Legislators, please don’t weaken CCSU
As a recent graduate of Central Connecticut State University, I can’t help but worry about the cost of public higher education. Is it getting out of reach for students like me? Central is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU). The system’s board of regents is trying to close a […]
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