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Tyler Mill mountain bikers air concerns before Wallingford commission- WALLINGFORD — The Conservation Commission was unable to conduct business during a meeting this week because it didn’t have a quorum, but members still got an earful from residents who mountain bike at Tyler Mill Preserve.Though the commission didn’t...

State could lose thousands of affordable housing units in next few years-  As Connecticut grapples with how to add affordable housing, the next few years will likely bring questions about how best to preserve the stock that already exists. The state is at risk of losing more than 5,000 affordable housing units in the next...

Review of proposed town budget continues in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — The Town Council spent several nights this week taking questions from the public about the proposed 2023-24 budget, and it has more nights coming up next week before the process concludes.Mayor William Dickinson Jr. has proposed a...

Three juveniles arrested after stolen car crashes into Meriden home- MERIDEN —Three juveniles face charges in connection with a stolen car driven into a Harrison Street home.At approximately 12:45 p.m. Friday, officers received a call alerting them of a motor vehicle crashing into a home in the area of Harrison and Elm...

CT income tax exemption for retirement earnings could expand- While a proposal to exempt all pension and annuity earnings from state taxation has bogged down, the General Assembly’s tax-writing committee has crafted a compromise that would exempt more middle-income retirees from paying taxes on these...

Sikhs celebrate spring festival in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — Sikhs from the local community and throughout Connecticut came out on Sunday to celebrate the arrival of spring with a festival and parade in Southington.Each year, Sikhs all over the world celebrate the festival of Baisakhi. The holiday...

Local Latino services wrap up busy tax season in Meriden- MERIDEN — Tax season is a predictably busy time at Meriden Tax Services at 440 West Main St. As tax season ends on Tuesday, owner José Mendoza said he works seven days a week to help his clients.Filing taxes can be a complicated and anxiety-inducing...

Abandoned speed boat removed from Black Pond in Meriden- Record-Journal staffMERIDEN — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection removed an abandoned boat at Black Pond in Meriden Friday. The boat had been grounded in front of the fishing platform for about a week. Record-Journal Woods ‘N’ Water...

Residents take advantage of warm, sunny weather at Hubbard Park- MERIDEN — Hubbard Park was filled with residents taking advantage of the unseasonably hot and sunny, 88-degree weather on Thursday. Krishna Pawar, South Windsor resident, drove 30 minutes to enjoy the weather at the park with his family. “The...

North Haven Rotary Club- At a weekly meeting, the North Haven Rotary Club had special guests Iran Nazario Founder and CEO, and Jacqueline Ford Board Chair of the Peace Center of Connecticut. Mr. Nazario talked about his personal story and the work that this nonprofit...