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Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Swears In Marc Fainman As Village's 25th Police Chief
The longtime Northbrook officer and Glenbrook North graduate says officer wellness and the new police facility will be priorities.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor THC Drink Maker Seeks Approval For Taproom
The business wants to serve its nonalcoholic, hemp-derived brews at its Hayden Station Road production facility.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Reveals Proposed Sewer Rates
Residential users would pay a $535 annual flat fee, while businesses would be charged based on usage.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Approves 9-Month Development Moratorium
The pause took effect Aug. 12 and covers multifamily housing, larger subdivisions and certain commercial projects.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Mahwah, NJ|
Guitar Great Les Paul's Family Furious Over Demolition Of NJ Home
Les Paul's son said his boyhood home in Bergen County was demolished this month without the family being notified.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Dog Park Proposed At Suffield Park
The plan remains under review as officials consider environmental concerns, maintenance costs and feedback from nearby residents.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Flashing-Beacon Crosswalk Planned Near South Windsor Elementary School
The Avery Street crossing would receive new warning lights, accessible ramps and other safety improvements.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Wants A Robot To Paint Its Athletic Fields
The GPS-guided machine would help maintain town property.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Longtime Elmhurst Alderman Running For Another Term
His ward has shown loyalty to him for years. He hasn't shied from being the lone dissenter.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Passes By 1 Vote Following Recount
The town’s months-long budget fight came down to a recount and the narrowest possible margin.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit By An SUV, NJ State Police Say
The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon after the person ran onto the road to retrieve a bicycle and was hit by a Volkswagen SUV, police said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
MetroWest Project Near Vienna Metro Heads To Public Hearings
Fairfax County will hold public hearings on a proposed 269-unit mixed-use building next to the Vienna-Fairfax City/GMU Metro station.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
1 Hurt In Crash On Sunrise Highway In East Patchogue: Police
The 37-year-old Bellport woman was taken to NYU Langone-Suffolk in East Patchogue with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Osprey Trapped At Topgolf In Holtsville Frees Itself From Net, Flys Away
"We appreciate the community's concern and thank all the local authorities and wildlife experts who assisted." - Topgolf
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Rescheduled Public Hearing Set For Sept. 9 For Revised College Church Parking Lot Proposal
The public hearing had been rescheduled to allow sufficient time for public notice amid a revised proposal.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Fairfax County Dissolves Tree Commission, Replaces EQAC With Environmental Panel
Fairfax County supervisors voted 9-1 to dissolve the Tree Commission and unanimously restructured EQAC into a new panel.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Former UConn Great Tina Charles Expands Brewing Venture With 'Sunset'
The business side of Tina Charles is growing.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
South End Shooter Escapes Felony Firearm, First-Degree Assault Convictions, Receives Suspended Sentences
Follow-Up: David Anziani was released after serving 178 days in jail for shooting another man in the leg on South State Street in February.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Students Organize Civic Bootcamp For Local Youth
The Youth and Society Bootcamp featured hands-on lessons on elections, city planning, and community services.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
AFSCME Local 440 Files Grievance Against Joliet City Hall Over Rock Run Collection Construction
Joliet's Rock Run Collection is anchored by Hollywood Casino and The View apartment complex. Dick's House of Sport will build next.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Tuscaloosa Police Respond To Reported Shooting On 13th Street
The Tuscaloosa Police Department is on the scene of a possible shooting after responding to a report of gunfire.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Gabby Petito: Almost 5 Years After Her Slaying, Oral Arguments In Suit To Be Scheduled Soon: Lawyers
Attorneys for her parents in the wrongful death lawsuit expect to learn of a date in the coming weeks.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Kiss Video At Lyon Township In Limbo; Official Says She Wants It Released
The clerk, who was involved in the incident, said it is imperative to release the video to her political rival.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Main Street In Skokie Set For Streetscape Upgrades
The village board approved a bid for upgrades aimed at safety, public space and future Main Street development.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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South Side, IL|
Bevy Of Switches, Guns, Pills, Cannabis And $14,000 Cash Found During Warrant Search, 3 Arrested: Sheriff
Three men are accused of trafficking switches that turn guns into machine guns in Chicago’s South Side Ashburn neighborhood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Running Legend Amby Burfoot At 80: 'I Consider Manchester My most Important Race Every Year'
At 80, Amby Burfoot is certainly not running on Empty.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Squeaky Has Waited Nearly A Year For Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Squeaky has chronic kidney disease and needs a special diet, but the playful cat is stable and thriving in foster care, the shelter says.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison P&Z Approves Downtown, Sidewalk Projects And 4-Unit Apartment Building
Commissioners backed pedestrian upgrades, debated tree removal and continued an 18-home Mill Road hearing to September.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
SB 79 Explained: Why Santa Monica May Upzone 89 Homes To Delay Housing Law
A proposal affecting 89 single-family properties is part of Santa Monica's effort to retain control over where new housing density goes.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Fire Training Tower Plans Approved By Bolingbrook Board
The training tower will be located at the new fire training complex.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
A Luxury Venue Commandeered A Public East Side Plaza For 20 Years, Neighbors Say
A class-action lawsuit accuses Guastavino's of blocking access to a public plaza to make way for weddings, galas and other events.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
3 Young Mama Cats Still Waiting After Kittens Adopted: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Cookie, Sarabi and Miel raised 8 kittens between them — all now adopted — but the 3 mothers are still waiting at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month In Stafford
The measure recognizes September as a time to honor those affected by ovarian cancer and support awareness efforts.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Project Draws 'Significant' Contractor Interest
The village is poised to hire an expert to oversee the Village Hall work, saving taxpayers money, officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Dolly Parton's Secret Idyllwild Cabin: 'If The Walls Could Sing'
For years, Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, reportedly owned an 1,800-square-foot getaway in the Southern California mountain community.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Boy Gives His Money To Hoboken Homeless Shelter
"The end of the month is challenging for so many in our community" said the Hoboken shelter, of a little boy's donation.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Salem, MA|
How Music Icon Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' Spurred Child Literacy In MA
Pathways for Children was one of several beneficiaries of the actress and philanthropist's program. Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Dolly Parton Built A CA Legacy From Hollywood To Idyllwild
Parton’s California ties included Hollywood history, private retreats and a major expansion of her Imagination Library.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
No Property Tax? Burr Ridge Eyes Joining Small Club
Officials look at the pros and cons of doing away with the village's part of the property tax.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Smash-And-Grab Crew Comes Back For More, Stella's Hit Third Time In Palos Hills
Four people dressed in black and wearing masks were seen fleeing the gaming cafe as Palos Hills police officers were arriving, reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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