“We respectfully disagree with the judge’s ruling and we’ll file an appeal,” said Andrew Matthews, executive director for the Connecticut State Police Union.
HARTFORD AREA — Autism Families CONNECTicut, based in Newington, is launching its revamped virtual programs for children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum ages three to young adult. Like its in-person programming, participants will be able to explore creativity through fun acti…
HARTFORD — Connecticut has a long history of haunted happenings and throughout the month of October, cities, towns and businesses across the state are leaning into the Halloween season with fun, and sometimes frightening, experiences for all. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new activities — incl…
Testing of the technology has revealed it removes all airborne viruses and bacteria, Metro-North officials said.
WEST HARTFORD — Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Town of West Hartford for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019, accord…
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WEST HARTFORD — West Hartford, Litchfield, Regional School District 6, and other schools have been working with NextGen SmartyPants, based in Canton, to bring engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education to kids of all ages, according to an email from the company.
WEST HARTFORD — The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is offering a safe place for students to go during their week of remote learning. Three mornings a week, a “study hall” with adult supervision will provide a safe environment for students to complete their distance…
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At the pandemic grinds on, domestic violence shelters are grappling with budgets gaps and growing needs
WEST HARTFORD — More than 200 community members and friends of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford gathered — virtually — to celebrate community accomplishments, recognize outstanding service, and elect new leaders at the organization’s Annual Meeting & Celebration, held Wednesday …
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A doctor who illegally prescribed Oxycodone and failed to pay employee taxes will spend six months in prison, authorities said.
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One family is highlighting some of the nation’s biggest topics of the year – COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter – in their Halloween display.
WEST HARTFORD — Although orientation days at Kingswood Oxford were held on Sept. 8 and 9 and classes began on Sept. 10, the official start to the new school year kicked off with Convocation which happened a little later this year. Like much of 2020, the Convocation took on a different look a…
WEST HARTFORD — The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Jewish Community Relations Council invites the community to attend a 5th Congressional District Virtual Candidate Forum, to be presented via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All U.S. congressional districts are holding…
WEST HARTFORD — The St. Peter Claver Knights of Columbus, Council 10817 has installed Austin Gillis as Grand Knight of the Council. Gillis, who lives in West Hartford with his wife, Meghan and their three children, Clare, Maggie. Ryan, has been a Knight since 2012 and has held Council positi…
WEST HARTFORD — There are many habits we can change to improve our health and quality of life. Join this interactive workshop to discuss changes that are important to you. You will learn about the stages of change and the ingredients of motivation. Through conversations and demonstrations, y…
The federal Food and Drug Administration has authorized the company to begin Phase I clinical trials of the drug candidate Zavegepant in humans.
“In AL amyloidosis, misfolded amyloid proteins can build up in many organs throughout the body, including the heart and kidneys, causing significant damage,” an official said.
“VA Connecticut is in turmoil,” wrote the whistleblower in an anonymous complaint filed in August and obtained by C-HIT.
Dr. Thomas Balcezak, executive VP and chief clinical officer at Yale New Haven Hospital, said officials are “appropriately concerned” about the increase in cases in Connecticut.
In April, Rhonda Eigabroadt, 53, showed up at the ER at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, struggling to breathe.
The announcement came following a directive from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, the federal Health and Human Services agency that oversees nursing homes.
FARMINGTON — Sonia Plumb School of Dance, the educational wing of the acclaimed Sonia Plumb Dance Company, recently announced an expansive and rigorous array of dance training classes to be held in a hybrid arrangement of in-person and virtual formats, according to an email from the school. …
Attorney who founded Pride fest wins a national award for championing diversity on the municipal level.
Amid some of the nation’s lowest infection rates, Gov. Ned Lamont announces easing of restrictions for Phase 3 of the reopening.
The test, used to test players in the NBA’s bubble, is currently only available at the Yale Pathology Labs. It will soon be available in three other states, officials said.
Tentative deal will give Stop & Shop workers retroactive premium pay for working during the pandemic
The tentative agreement between the grocery giant and United Food and Commercial Workers Union calls for premium pay in the form of lump sum payments.
International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Autorino Center team up to showcase New Haven and Hartford artists in Kennedy Center weekday series online.
WEST HARTFORD — Continuing its 20-year tradition of responding to the needs of women and girls in greater Hartford, the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation recently raised $20,000 to support community organizations addressing issues of food security, healthcare, shelter, childcare safety and e…
As of the time of printing, the Senior Centers are still closed. Given the uncertainty of physically reopening, the Senior Centers are offering an extensive fall program utilizing many virtual formats. Look for the newly added instructional programs as well as many virtual special events and…
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WEST HARTFORD — WeHa Brewing & Roasting is about to open as the latest business development in the city. Amid the pandemic shutdowns, these expert brewers and roasters are using the downtime to develop the artisanal retail establishment; a coffee roasting company and brewery which will u…
With a high fire danger across the state on Tuesday, officials reminded residents about the importance of safe burning.
Doctors hope for a milder flu season because of mask wearing and other COVID-19 precautions, but advise a vaccination by October.
On Thursday, the state identified 220 new infections out of just under 14,000 tests performed, a positivity rate of just under 1.6 percent.
WEST HARTFORD — The Capital Classics Theatre Company will focus on “power” for the seventh semester of its popular Shakespeare Book Club. All are welcome for this free, nine-month discussion series. The Noah Webster Library will determine whether events are held on Zoom or in person at their…
The Town of West Hartford’s Assessment Office is reminding honorably discharged veterans and active duty military persons that they may be eligible for exemptions. Resident veterans who already filed with the town for their exemption, and are not disabled or do not meet the income requiremen…
WEST HARTFORD — The Town of West Hartford recently gave notice that it will submit an application to the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341 (401 Water Quality Certificate), according to an email from the Town.
WEST HARTFORD — Did I have any relatives that served in the Civil War? I have always heard that my grandma was adopted, is this true? How did my great-uncle die — no one in the family seems to know! When did my great-grandparents come to the United States? I always thought I was Italian but …
WEST HARTFORD — The West Hartford Town Council appointed nine town residents to the previously inactive West Hartford Commission on the Arts, first established in 1986, at its meeting on Sept. 8, accoding to an email from the town.
UI, Eversource have established programs that allow customers who have fallen behind in paying their bills because of the pandemic a way to catch up.
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Many children have been waiting for judges to decide if they can return home or become available for adoption as court proceedings were suspended for months.
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Elderly, chronically ill adults are the most vulnerable to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
State distancing rules have been enforced informally but now the governor wants to clamp down as towns clamored for the right to impose fines.
Bears have reportedly entered 42 Connecticut homes through Sept. 10, state officials said.
Efforts include limiting external support persons during and after childbirth, offering early discharge, and using telehealth in lieu of in-person postnatal follow-up visits.
The board issued a cease and desist order to a woman without a Connecticut medical license who performed a procedure that led to an infection.
Tong charged in his lawsuit that ExxonMobil had conducted decades of research on fossil fuels’ impact on climate, and then misled people.
Asian longhorned ticks are a vector for the viral agent of severe fever with thrombocytopenia — or lowered platelets in the blood — in humans.
Three key metrics on the spread of coronavirus are all showing slight increases in Connecticut.
The unit would investigate all incidents involving the deadly use of force by police and in-custody deaths.
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The annual state ceremony in remembrance of 9/11 victims will take place at Sherwood Island State Park Sept. 10 with safety measures due to COVID-19.
