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Incumbent Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati faces challenge from political newcomer- MERIDEN — Incumbent Mayor Kevin Scarpati, an independent endorsed by Democrats, is seeking his fifth term in the upcoming November election, but he’s not without competition. His opponent in the race is lifelong Meriden resident and Republican-backed...
Study predicts Meriden student population to remain stable avoiding need for new schools- MERIDEN — A 10-year projected enrollment study commissioned by the Board of Education predicts the number of students in local schools will remain stable over the next decade, meaning the city will not likely need new schools in that time.The study...
Car fire in Southington extends to residential garage- SOUTHINGTON — A car fire outside a home on Kathryn Lane Tuesday afternoon spread to the garage, causing damage to the structure but no injuries.At 2:51 p.m. on Tuesday, the fire department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire beside a garage at...
Report: Despite opt-outs, most CT towns allow accessory dwelling units- Although more than two-thirds of Connecticut towns opted out of a 2021 law that aimed to streamline the process and regulations around accessory dwelling units, most towns still allow units of this type in some form, according to a report released...
Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home- Alisha Alderson placed her folded clothes and everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases. She never imagined she would have to leave the comfort of her home in rural eastern Oregon just weeks before her due date....