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Simsbury Street Closed After Tree Falls
The incident happened amid Thursday morning's wind and rain.
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The incident happened amid Thursday morning's wind and rain.
Local and state authorities conducted an operation Wednesday to ensure Simsbury stores are not selling tobacco to those under 21.
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Sunday, May 19, is hosting a community dinner/training session on suicide prevention.
The Canton Public Library is seeking registrants for a special program on Tuesday, May 21, on financial literacy and how to save money.
Simsbury Public Works on Saturday, May 18, is hosting a free open house at the town's public works facility.
The Southington Town Council has voted unanimously to appoint current corporation counsel Alex Ricciardone to take over as town manager.
Tickets are on sale for the July 17 event, with the town manager's last day being next month.
New Britain's Tremell Collins was endorsed by the GOP to seek the 6th Senate seat, which serves New Britain, Berlin, and part of Farmington.
The eatery on Main Street cited ongoing issues with its building.
Four events this month are scheduled as part of West Hartford's celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month.
West Hartford's public works department Saturday, May 18, is hosting both an open house and a personal document-shredding event.
The accident had shut down one lane of travel.
The local American Legion chapter is hosting a volunteer flag-planting initiative at a local cemetery on Saturday, May 18.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department is hoping to gain a few new volunteers at the event, which is on Sunday, May 19.
Canton's Memorial Day Parade is May 26, with volunteers with convertibles being asked to drive veterans who can't march during the event.
The Elmwood Senior Center will host a variety of vendors and information booths aimed at improving seniors' health and wellness.
Two accidents at about the same time on Interstate 84 caused some headaches for Hartford and East Hartford commuters.
Berlin High School Tuesday announced the upcoming graduating class' valedictorian and salutatorian.
The event will take place next month in Avon, with proceeds benefiting the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. and several local causes.
The accident has closed a section of Route 15 at the Interstate 91 interchange.