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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Schools Approve $1.44M Plan To Raise Student Achievement
The district set goals for improving reading and math scores while reducing chronic absenteeism.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|
Green Brook Filmmaker Releases First Horror Feature, 'Echo Point'
Evan Marcewicz's film follows a man who inherits a secluded cabin and discovers an old radio carrying the voices of a killer's victims.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Approves New Home For School Program
The relocation will give young adults with disabilities a community-based setting while freeing classroom space at the high school annex.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Nor'easter Nearly Ruined Their Wedding. Newlyweds Married At Life Time Fitness
When the storm nearly canceled their wedding Saturday, Life Time Middletown-Red Bank stepped up to make it happen.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Man Charged After Report Of Damage To School Bus
Officers responded near Beverly Drive and Sky Ridge Drive shortly after 3 p.m., according to state police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Business Sheds Light On $13M Deal
The buyers paid $13 million for the nearly 30-acre property, according to Windsor land records.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers High Assistant Principal Resigns After Sermon Controversy
He was hired this summer and had been away from the school while the district reviewed videos of his past sermons.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Aging Windsor Pool Plan Returns For Review
A town committee will discuss the preferred “budget-friendly” concept for Veterans Pool.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange's Fastest Traffic: Resident Seeks Village Study
Cut-through traffic is increasing as a result of construction work, she said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
League Of Women Voters Darien Cancels Candidate Forum
A candidate forum originally scheduled for Oct. 7 in Darien has been canceled.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Lockhart Leads Peterson In Fairfax City Mayor’s Race Fundraising After $30,000 Donation
Lockhart reported $33,807 on hand to Peterson’s $7,058 through Aug. 31, while the Fairfax City mayoral rivals spent similar amounts.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Multiple Cats Rescued From Early-Morning 4-Alarm Fire In Mastic: Fire Department
"Nice job by our members, and thank you to the surrounding departments."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Downtown La Grange Resident Upset With Parking, Calls It 'Failure To Many Levels'
She moves her car repeatedly during the day. The village concedes to unclear communication.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Battles Hand-Madison In Girls Soccer: PHOTOS
The Sharks lost recent hard-fought games to Hand and Mercy.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Victims Killed In IE Plane Crash Include Pilot Who Was Also An Actor
Pilot Guy Kapulnik, 46, of Los Angeles, and Taylor Laska, 33, of Santa Monica, died in the crash.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Man Hurt In Industrial Accident With Sausage Grinder In Lake Ronkonkoma: Police
He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, CA|
Video Released Of Car Sought In Long Beach Hit-And-Run That Killed Man
Police are asking for help identifying a black sedan that struck 65-year-old Juvenal Banderas before leaving the scene.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
Inspired By Their Mother And 'All-Time Hero,' Tinley Park Woman & Brother Take On 'The Amazing Race'
Siblings Jaime Tribo and Cody Langlois are featured in season 39 of the adventure reality show.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|
4-Unit Mixed-Use Development Proposal For Duane Street Heads To Pre-Application Review
Petitioners applied for a pre-application to build a four-unit residential space with retail space on the first floor at 451 Duane St.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
Lidl To Open New Chelsea Store Next Month
This will be the chain's newest Manhattan location.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
Months Of Single-Lane Traffic Begin On Palos Verdes Drive South
Single-lane traffic will remain in place on Palos Verdes Drive South through February during a major sewer rehabilitation project.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Brookhaven Officials Call On MTA To Address Traffic Woes In Mastic-Shirley
MTA spokesman says "the best way to improve safety and traffic throughput is to eliminate at-grade crossings, not create new ones.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
CA Extends Time Parents Have To Surrender Their Newborns With No Questions Asked
The bill was introduced early this year by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, D-Ontario, and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
NJ Transit Train Crash In Hoboken 10 Years Ago Was Followed By Grief, Changes, New Loss
A young mother died, her widower died later, and an engineer returned to work after the fatal NJ Transit crash 10 years ago. What's changed?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Chaos In Crest Hill As Man Slams Woman's Head Against Wall Before Attacking Police Officer: Prosecutors
This marks the second consecutive year that 20-year-old Zach Plant has been put in the Will County Jail during September.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Boy, 14, Dies After 'Traumatic Injury' At Cary Home: Police
The cause of death, which happened over the weekend, is under investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
District 47 Cancels Boundary Committee Meeting Amid Open Meetings Lawsuit
The district says it canceled the Oct. 6 meeting to avoid legal costs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|
Suggestions Offered On Jenkintown Football Future
Residents are reacting after the Jenkintown School District canceled the rest of the varsity football season.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Orland Park, IL|
Newly Formed Foundation Honors Late Orland Teen's Legacy, Supports Kids & Families In Cancer Fights
The Live Like Matthew Foundation was started in honor of Matthew Greenfield. Its inaugural golf outing will be held Sunday, Oct. 4.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
'Top Chef' Alum Will Open New South Indian Restaurant In Williamsburg
Mythily will open later this week.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Londonderry, NH|
Manchester Teen Arrested On Londonderry Child Sexual Assault Charges
Conner Olson was accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl when she was in elementary school between 2021 and 2022, court docs say.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
State Approves Major Solar Farm In Ellington
The nearly 5-megawatt project along the Stafford town line was approved.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Schools Honor Teacher, Staff Member Of The Year
Granby Public Schools has recognized two employees.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Board Review Finds Open Meetings Act Violation In Ethics Case
A DuPage County transparency advocate challenged Skokie's handling of an ethics complaint under the Open Meetings Act.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Gas Bills Could Rise Later Under $1.7B Plan
A major National Grid plan could affect what New Yorkers pay for energy in the years ahead.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Ex-Burr Ridge Official Warned About Political Signs
The village's action may have violated its own constitutional interpretation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Suffield, CT|
Temporary Bridge Plan Stalls As Suffield Street Remains Closed
Selectmen declined to waive the town’s bidding policy for a contractor as officials work to replace the failed culvert.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Friends Of The Alameda Free Library Used Book Sale Returns. Here's What To Know
The sale includes $5 bags filled with books.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Town Manager Awarded Pay Raises For 2027, 2028
The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved two 3.3% raises, increasing his salary to $204,191 by 2028.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$14.9M Co-op Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Contracts
Ink has dried on three real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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