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Council selects design firm for historic train station, rejects Democratic ZBA nominee- WALLINGFORD — The Town Council has selected a design firm to create plans to potentially renovate the historic train station.“The whole concept is to take the historic railroad station and evaluate the building envelope. This project does include the...

Southington businesses ready to ‘go all out’ and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day- SOUTHINGTON — With St. Patrick’s Day just a week away, Southington business are planning different celebrations for the Irish holiday. In the last couple of years, bars have had to cancel or scale back events due to COVID restrictions. Many...

Wallingford and Meriden show support for Ukraine- Since Russia invaded Ukraine almost two weeks ago, locals with personal ties to the conflict, business owners and others have displayed support. Kouign Bakery on North Colony Road in Wallingford is supporting relief organizations aiding Ukraine, with...

Wallingford and Meriden show support for Ukraine- Since Russia invaded Ukraine almost two weeks ago, locals with personal ties to the conflict, business owners and others have displayed support. Kouign Bakery on North Colony Road in Wallingford is supporting relief organizations aiding Ukraine, with...

Equity applicants for marijuana licenses face obstacles under state system- MERIDEN — Biagio “Nick” Gulino has a local, provisional special permit for a cannabis dispensary at 28 W. Main St. and continues to wrestle with the state’s lengthy license application process. “We have reviewed the application but are still putting...

Wallingford council to examine design bids for train station renovation- WALLINGFORD — A plan to renovate the historic train station could move into the next phase with the Town Council voting on whether to hire a design firm for the project during its meeting Tuesday.“Its a complete evaluation of the building,” Economic...

Equity applicants for marijuana licenses face obstacles under state system- MERIDEN — Biagio “Nick” Gulino has a local, provisional special permit for a cannabis dispensary at 28 W. Main St. and continues to wrestle with the state’s lengthy license application process. “We have reviewed the application but are still putting...

Miss Connecticut contestant is beautiful ‘inside and out’- Emanuela Stakaj has always been intrigued by beauty pageants, but school work and other priorities had kept her from trying her luck in that world.Now, at the age of 20, Stakaj is giving beauty pageants a shot as a contestant in the Miss Connecticut...

No speakers at Southington budget hearing- SOUTHINGTON – No town residents spoke at a public hearing on spending plans for the upcoming year, a first according to a finance board leader.While budget hearings don’t usually draw a large crowd, there’s usually a handful of residents speaking for...

Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist- BOSTON (AP) — Major school districts around the country are allowing students into classrooms without masks for the first time in nearly two years, eliminating rules that stirred up intense fights among educators, school boards and parents throughout...