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Wallingford YMCA hands out awards, unveils vision for aquatic center- WALLINGFORD — Volunteers, staff and community partners will be recognized and the vision for an aquatics center at the west side branch will be unveiled during the Wallingford Family YMCA’s Membership & Community Breakfast on Thursday.“We’re excited...

Lawmakers to vote on 25-cent gas tax holiday- The General Assembly is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposal to suspend the state’s 25-cent-per-gallon excise tax on gasoline in hopes of easing the pain at the pump for Connecticut motorists.An early version of the emergency bill would suspend...

Art and Artisans of Meriden- As in so many other areas, the city of Meriden has a lush history in the visual arts, a gift that continues to the modern era. Speaking to 43 Y’s Men of Meriden (14 by Zoom) on March 8, Justin Piccirillo, art teacher, political cartoonist and area...

Les’ Dairy Bar in Meriden opens for 2022 season- MERIDEN — Although it was a chilly start, Les’ Dairy Bar opened for the season on Wednesday after with a line wrapped around the well-known East Main Street building. “My parents have been here since 1990, it’s beyond a childhood memory,” Meriden...

Southington approves restaurant’s expansion plan- SOUTHINGTON — A Meriden Avenue restaurant owner’s applications for expansion and full liquor license was approved by the town on Tuesday.“I want to put an addition on to the building but because of where it is, a residential area, it’s a non-corming...

Plainville Chamber to join collective- PLAINVILLE — Seeking a “broader reach” for its members, the Plainville Chamber of Commerce has opted to join the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, one of the largest chamber organizations in the state. The change goes into effect on April...

PZC approves creation of watershed zone in Wallingford - WALLINGFORD — The Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved the creation of a watershed zoning district — a move designed to limit the amount of rainwater runoff contaminated by paved surfaces.The new Watershed Interchange District regulations...

Best Buddies to spread message of unity, inclusion in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — Best Buddies wants to give Wallingford a hug.The group’s message of inclusion, acceptance and equality will be on display around town Saturday night thanks to the Lyman Hall High School Best Buddies chapter and a dedicated crew of...

Jersey Mike’s, Starbucks planned for bank location- SOUTHINGTON — Jersey Mike’s Subs and a Starbucks coffee shop are the two latest planned additions to the Queen and West Queen Street area.Those business could join a host of others that have opened in recent years on property owned by local developer...

Jersey Mike’s, Starbucks planned for bank location- SOUTHINGTON — Jersey Mike’s Subs and a Starbucks coffee shop are the two latest planned additions to the Queen and West Queen Street area.Those business could join a host of others that have opened in recent years on property owned by local developer...