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Enfield, CT|
Four Enfield Fire Districts Pursue One Department
The plan would combine four departments into one. What residents would pay and how the merger would be approved are still unsettled.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Prevails In Open Meetings Battle Over Affordable Housing Panel
The attorney general ruled the open meetings law doesn't apply. Meanwhile, a critic said the "real" decisions occur outside of public view.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
New Sports Training Facility Proposed In Milford
The project was on the agenda at a recent Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
New Rochelle, NY|
This Year Mighty Mouse Won't Be The Only Local Role Model In NY's Second Largest Thanksgiving Parade
He doesn't have a catchy a theme song, but the 62nd New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade emcee is also known for coming to save the day.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield School Board Debates Class Sizes, Capital Spending And Budget Pressures
Ridgefield school officials discuss crowded middle school classes, capital projects and special education costs ahead of budget talks.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
2 Hurt In Separate Crashes In Brookhaven Town On Monday Night: Police
The women were brought to area hospitals for treatment, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township High Draws $28.2M Bid For Willow Springs Land
Four residential developers bid on the property. That was a relief to nearby homeowners.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Patch Of Woods near Entrance Of Connetquot Park In Ronkonkoma: Police
It started at around 8:35 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Man Arrested After Stabbing Another At Group Home In Suffolk Monday Night: Police
The 57-year-old man was treated for lacerations and a puncture wound at a local hospital, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Town's New Specialized Equipment Aids In Critical, Time-Saving Fire Response
The suppression devices were used to knock down a structure fire that broke out in Hampton Bays Thursday, officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
SUV Careens Into Greenport Harbor Brewing Company: PD
The driver was airlifted after crashing right into the brewery, police say. See dramatic photos here
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula On Verge Of Historic Election Firsts
The city has always been represented by male Republicans in Congress. A woman, who is a Democrat, is poised to take over.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
Shirley Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Vehicle Into Parked Vehicle And Tree In East Patchogue: Police
He went to NYU Langone-Suffolk in East Patchogue where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Regenerative Organic Teaching, Research Farm Raises African, Caribbean Veggies
Asawana Farms grows African and Caribbean vegetables, and shares farming techniques with refugees displaced by conflict.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
Rancho Palos Verdes Residents Invited To Weigh In On Nature Preserve
Residents can hear updates on preserve maintenance, ongoing projects and public access at a forum Monday evening.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Council Removes Data Centers From Greymark Redevelopment Plan
The ordinance removes data centers as a permitted use in the Greymark Office Tract redevelopment plan.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Murrieta, CA|
Conservative Church-Backed Murrieta Valley USD Candidate Nick Pardue Is Outlier In IE Culture Wars
A conservative PAC backed eight school board candidates in the Nov. 3 election, with only two leading in their races: Pardue and one other.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Predatory Towing Bust Announced By Prince William Police
Police say they have arrested a Woodbridge man in connection with a fraudulent towing scheme.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Trader Joe's Trying To Hire More Employees Before Grand Opening, Is This Your Next Job?
Days of suburban cities such as Naperville gaining all the top restaurants and retail stores are over. Joliet is getting a Trader Joe's.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Conservative Church-Backed Candidates Continue Trailing In Temecula Valley USD Board Election Results
The candidates had the backing of Inland Empire Family PAC, which is led by 412 Church Temecula Valley Pastor Tim Thompson.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Across Rhode Island, RI|
3 Charged After Guy In Viking Costume Found Outside East Greenwich Bar With Broken Leg: Cops
The three men were charged with felony assault and/or battery and conspiracy, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Holiday Market Gets Season Underway In Warminster
The 5th Annual Kris Kringle Holiday Market took place on Saturday at Warminster Community Park.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|
Free Candlelight Concert Coming To Merrick Library Tuesday
"Candlelight concerts have become incredibly popular in theaters, but you never see these types of performances offered at libraries."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Teen Saved Girl Who Broke Her Arm Riding An E-Bike
Aidan Frasca was in his home on the afternoon of Oct. 19 when he heard "hysterical" screams and cries from the street.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Weighs $155M Property Yard, Major Projects As FY28 Budget Planning Begins
Fairfax City officials reviewed major capital projects, future borrowing, property taxes and employee costs during FY28 budget talks.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
Official Reacts To Blue Wave Sweeping Through Bensalem
Bensalem was once the Republican stronghold of Bucks County. The last two elections have changed that.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
'On Death's Door': Islip Woman Charged After Emaciated Husky Rescued, SPCA Says
A husky named Ghost weighed just 27 pounds when rescued from an Islip home. His owner faces an animal cruelty charge, the SPCA says.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Former School Counselor, Swim Coach Accused Of Offering Sex For Money Online
The 52-year-old former District 200 employee faces prostitution and disorderly conduct charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Approves Memorial Honoring 21 Fallen Service Members
The city approved an open-book granite design featuring a soldier-shaped passageway, with funding already allocated for the project.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Catonsville, MD|
VeryBest Wholesales Moves To Baltimore Co. After $11.45M Warehouse Acquisition
A Halethorpe property is now housing a new brand after a wholesaler landed the warehouse in a $11.45 million deal. See what's coming.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
74-Year-Old Woman ID'd In Fatal Crash On Farnsworth Avenue: Kane County Coroner
No charges have been filed, nor any citations issued, to the driver involved, Aurora police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Woodbridge EMS Reports 99% Ambulance Response Compliance, Approves Six-Month Performance Review
Woodbridge EMS commissioners review six months of response data, report strong compliance and approve 2027 meeting dates.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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San Leandro, CA|
Candle-Flamed Tree: Photo Of The Day
What season produces the best colors in nature?
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Park Official Doubts Survey, Defends Bandshell Stance
Another official disagreed, saying the board majority ignored local feedback.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Could Tax Streaming Services Under $850K Ballot Proposal
The proposed changes could generate an additional $850,000 annually, with voters potentially deciding the issue in March.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
East Granby Plan Targets Housing, Sidewalks, Business Growth
The draft calls for more housing choices, safer walking routes and Village Center investment while expanding open space protections.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham School District Prepares For Cell Phone Changes
Hatboro-Horsham Schools Superintendent Scott Eveslage addressed cell phone use changes signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro recently.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Construction Worker In Critical Condition After Crash Near Lemont: Palos Park PD
The driver of the vehicle was also taken to the hospital, according to police.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Parks Commission Advances Beach Erosion Project, Plans $300K Skate Park Renovation
Clinton Parks and Recreation Commission advances shoreline erosion plans and discusses a $300,000 skate park renovation and field upgrades.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
There's New Sheriff In Town: Patrick Jones' Reveals His Plans For Will County Residents As He Takes Over
Road patrol Sgt. Patrick Jones defeated Republican challenger Jim Reilly in the Nov. 3 general election. Jones takes office Dec. 1.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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