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Contested Election Underway In Newton: Patch PM Patch 3/16/2021 Jenna Fisher © Jenna Fisher/Patch The winners will be in a seat as the city determines key zoning regulations and works through the economic and social fallout from the effects of the pandemic. MASSACHUSETTS — Its Tuesday, March 16. Heres what you should know this afternoon: The Department of Public Health said Tuesday the states first known case of the Brazilian coronavirus variant was confirmed in MA. A law...

East Haven Hires New Zoning Enforcement Officer Patch 3/15/2021 Ellyn Santiago © Ellyn Santiago/Patch The town announced in a news release that Joseph Budrow, who held a similar role for the town of Essex, has been named to the post. A union job, hell be paid $84,815 a year. ​The ZEO job has been vacant since last fall. EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven has a new zoning enforcement officer. Popular Searches The town announced in a news release that Joseph Budrow, who held a ...

From a 20 percent tax rate to how much control is given to cities and towns, here's an overview of the latest legalization legislation.

Newton Coronavirus Stats: Slight Uptick, Moderate Risk Still Patch 3/5/2021 Jenna Fisher © Jenna Fisher/Patch The citys daily average and percent positive rates held steadily in the moderate-risk range during the past two weeks. NEWTON, MA — Newton stayed in the moderate-risk category in the latest city and town coronavirus report from the Massachusetts Department of Health Thursday — despite the fact that the number of coronavirus cases reported ticking slightly upward...

The coronavirus vaccinations are now available by appointment at 75 locations in Pennsylvania, CVS announced Friday.

Snow Business: Mount Southington Primed For A Good March Patch 3/4/2021 © Chris Dehnel/Patch The skier and boarder cross run at Mount Southington. SOUTHINGTON, CT — Its no secret that ski areas on Connecticut have had to go above and beyond the norm this season to accommodate the increased amount of visits with folks staying close to home ... and Mount Southington has been at the forefront of that shift since the early going. Things like importing food trucks, moving the snack bar to a ...

Armed Lake Forest Man Found Intoxicated, Stuck In Snow: Blotter Patch 2/17/2021 Jonah Meadows © Jonah Meadows/Patch The incidents and arrests below were reported by the Highland Park Police Department from Feb. 1–Feb. 14. HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The following information comes from the Highland Park Police Department and public records as a record of incidents reported to the police and of those arrested by police. Criminal charges represent accusations by the state that ar...

North Carolina Walgreens To Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations This Week Patch 2/9/2021 Kimberly Johnson © Ellyn Santiago/Patch The vaccines will be available at about 300 Walgreens locations in the state. NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina Walgreens will begin administering doses of coronavirus vaccine by this weekend, according to North Carolinas top public health official. "They are going to have vaccines starting at the end of this week at 300 or so stores," North Carolina Depa...

Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties Patch 1/22/2021 © Chris Dehnel/Patch The entrance to the Vernon Depot Historic Park. VERNON, CT — Well take our latest journey to a Hidden Gem via what is now part of the north central Connecticut Rails-to-Trails system. There, on Church Street in Vernon and along a spur of the trail system, sits the Vernon Depot Historic Park. Its a ride back in time to when trains ruled in Victorian America. © Provided by Patch The passenger shelter an...

Als Steakhouse: Owner Reveals Whats In Store For 2021 Menu Patch 1/21/2021 John Ferak © Image via John Ferak/Patch Editor Halibut is the newest item on the Als Steakhouse seafood menu. "If you like something different than steaks, it would definitely be the halibut," owner George Daskalakis suggested. JOLIET, IL — The coronavirus pandemic led to the demise of many Illinois long-standing restaurants and indoor dining institutions, but Als Steakhouse wasnt one of them. Als...