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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Zoning Commission Approves 104 Apartments, Four Warehouses And Accessory Apartment
New Milford zoning officials approve 104 apartments on Kent Road and four warehouses on Pickett District Road.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
From Titanic To Tetris, See Best Costumes In Hoboken Ragamuffin Halloween Parade
Hoboken's traditional Ragamuffin Halloween parade kicked off Saturday afternoon. See a few of the most unique costumes.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Chester Selectmen Review $13,000 Fire Marshal Bill, Sunday Market Fees And Parking Concerns
Chester selectmen examine a $13,000 fire marshal bill, Sunday Market charges and drainage concerns at the fire department.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Parks And Recreation Commission Discusses Lake Reopening, 2027 Summer Camp Plans
Bethany Parks and Recreation officials discuss reopening the lake in 2027, summer camp plans, new events and childcare licensing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Across California, CA|
4 Bay Area Cities Rank Among CA's Most Dangerous For Halloween
One Bay Area city landed in the statewide top 10 safest, while another had the region’s highest danger score in a new analysis.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Falls To Hand-Madison In SCC Boys Soccer Tournament: PHOTOS
The fifth-seeded Green Dragons were eliminated in the SCC boys soccer quarterfinals.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Edges Hamden Field Hockey Team On Senior Night: PHOTOS
The town rivals faced off on Hamden’s Senior Night.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Firefighters Extinguish Chimney Fire In The North End: Video
Firefighters responded to Bradley Street after receiving reports of sparks and flames coming from a chimney on Friday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
DOJ Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Mass. Printer, D.C. Firm Sending Illegal Political Mailers To NH
Mailers in the Senate race appear to be driving voters to an indie candidate, potentially costing the GOP nominee votes — a repeat of 2016?
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
Trump's Escalating Data Center Push On Private Lands Challenged By Bay Area Lawmakers
Federal land proposals intensify fights over local control, electricity costs, water supplies, and public access.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
Trump's Federal Data Center Push On Private Lands Challenged By Bay Area Lawmakers
Federal land proposals intensify fights over local control, electricity costs, water supplies, and public access.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
What's IL's Least Favorite Candy: Poll Results
Patch asked readers what they hate to see in their candy bags during Halloween. Here's what they said.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Walnut Creek, CA|
Pickleball Dispute Enters Year 4 Still Unresolved In Walnut Creek
Neighbors near the Rudgear Park pickleball courts say they feel overwhelmed by pickleball players who defend their court access.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|
At This Brooklyn Restaurant, What's Yours Is Mine
At Tera Mera, two sisters bring generations of Sindhi family recipes and Bombay memories to Cobble Hill.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Sakura Market Signs Lease In UES Women’s Shelter Building
The space is on the ground floor of the neighborhood's newest homeless shelter.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Brick Man Brought Joy, Fun, Love To Life, Family Says
Lucio Fierro, who was hit and killed on Brick Boulevard, was "unapologetically himself," and brightened the lives around him, family said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Terrabis In Plainfield Seeks Use Of Cannabis Dispensary Drive-Thru
Trustees will vote on a special use permit that would allow the recreational cannabis dispensary to operate a drive-thru lane.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
Floating Figures, Creepy Voices Abound At Maryland's Most Haunted Places
Strange smells. Weird noises. Objects moving. Doors closing. All of these paranormal experiences can be found at historic Maryland places.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Leader Won't Accept Money From Village Vendors
Greg Hart reacts to trustees' questions about an engineering firm's contribution.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Plans For Business Park Moves Forward In Bolingbrook
The property is located north of Remington Boulevard and south of Belle Lane.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Giant Digital Billboard Advances On Historic Santa Monica Promenade Building
A 5-1 council vote advances the project despite concerns over historic preservation, housing potential and the removal of healthy trees.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Arlington Heights Outlines $238.9M Budget With No Tax Levy Increase
The village's 2027 budget snapshot includes nearly $22.9 million for street improvements and water infrastructure.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Expands Rent Aid For Seniors, Advances $23.5M Housing Plan
Council expands rent aid for older residents and advances housing funding, but rejects a proposed worker protection ordinance.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Woodbridge Zoning Panel To Hold Hearings On Shared Housing, Child Care Rules
Woodbridge’s Nov. 2 zoning meeting includes housing and child care hearings and discussion of development at the former country club.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Oswego, IL|
SUV Hits Semi While Making Left Turn On Route 34: Oswego Police
The two vehicles collided Friday at Route 34 and Fifth Street in Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
NYC Nonprofit Leader Wins $200K To Expand Faith-Based Homeless Shelters
Broadway Community's director shares plans to bring shelter and support services to more houses of worship across the city.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Officer Takes On NYC Marathon For Kids
Chris Dufresne will run the New York City Marathon Nov. 1 to support a free youth triathlon program honoring Chase Kowalski.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
New Grocery Store Approved In Bolingbrook
The new grocery store is proposed at a currently undeveloped property off of Boughton Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
South Jersey Candidates Clash On Medicaid, Energy And Town Halls In Debate
A South Jersey congressional debate turned on affordability, federal policy and how voters can reach their representative.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|
ICE Agent ‘Body Checks’ Woman Filming Heated Exchange In Morristown: See Video
Video shows a physical altercation between an ICE agent and a bystander, with accusations of assault being hurled.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|
ICE Agent ‘Body Checks’ Woman Filming Heated Exchange In Morristown: See Video
Video shows a physical altercation between an ICE agent and a bystander, with accusations of assault being hurled.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Park District Has Never Paid Its Director This Kind Of Money: Patch Reveals Contract Details
After spending most of his professional career employed in Tinley Park, Sean Caddigan is taking over the Joliet Park District come Jan. 1.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Wayland, MA|
Wayland-Weston Cheer Teams Celebrate Winning Season With Showcase
The growing 62-athlete program will perform at Wayland High School following a season of competition victories.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica To Count Homeless Monthly As RAND Questions Official Numbers
RAND researchers found significant gaps in LA homelessness counts. Now their methods are coming to Santa Monica.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford School Board Reviews Changes To Student Meal Policy
Proposed revisions address unpaid meal balances, student protections and communication with families.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Aalberts Invests Over $9 Million In Windsor Locks Facility
The Hamilton Road operation has 22 employees, with potential growth to about 50, a company spokeswoman told Patch.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Manhattan, IL|
Sex Offender, 52, Arrested While Attending Town Trunk-Or-Treat Event: State Police
By law, the man is prohibited from participating in trick-or-treat or other Halloween events involving children younger than 18.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield School Vote Puts Building Damage In Focus
Photos show damaged ceilings, worn windows and crowded rooms as Enfield prepares to vote on a plan for new schools Nov. 3.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|
Man With Knife Fatally Shot By Boston Police In Brighton
Two officers involved in the encounter were also taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Man Trespasses At Middle School Game: Cops
He has been arrested repeatedly, including for spitting at a woman, authorities said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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