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HALIFAX -- One of the most significant landmarks in downtown Moncton has been vacant since 2015. The former Moncton High School, previously home to 1,200 students, now sits quietly on Church Street. Over the years, there have been many discussions on what to do with the building, including turning it into a commercial space. Those discussions have been stalled since 2015. "The former Moncton High School was found to be in a condition that required a lot of renovations, a lot of upkeep and improvements, and it was deemed by the province that it would be far superior to build a new high s...

'Warden watchers': Shelton police launch crime prevention program Brian Gioiele FacebookTwitterEmail Shelton Police Officer John Staples Jr., left, with Mayor Mark Lauretti, right, and Police Chief Shawn Sequeira at his swearing in last January, is heading up the department’s new crime prevention and neighborhood watch program.Brian Gioiele / Hearst Connecticut Media SHELTON — The police department is hoping to rebuild trust within the community while cracking down on the recent rash of property crimes throughout the city. Police officer John Staples, who is spearheading the department’...