Iconic Pizzeria Closing Indoor Dining + Dessert Shop Expanding: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Middle Of The Day, Walmart Supercenter Shuts Its Doors

A Facebook post alerted people that the store would "temporarily" close at 2 p.m. for "cleaning, sanitizing" and reopen Friday.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Resident & Founder Of Caldor Dead At 101

The Connecticut resident founded the beloved department store chain in 1951, according to his obituary.>>>Read More.

Iconic Pizzeria Closing Indoor Dining Room

The iconic pizzeria is temporarily closing its indoor dining room, the owners announced Thursday.>>>Read More.

Man Accused Of Faking COVID Test To Avoid Court Hearing

The man is charged with illegally fabricating a positive COVID-19 test notification in order to avoid appearing at a bond review hearing.>>>Read More.

Dessert Shop To Open Second Location

Dave’s Gourmet Paletas, which opened less than a year ago in downtown, has announced plans to expand to an adjacent town.>>>Read More.

Town Welcomes Home Local Youth Who Has Been Battling Brain Tumor

More than 800 residents welcomed home 11-year-old Ben Marek.>>>Read More.

Nearly 200,000 Connecticut Families To Get Tax Credit Boost

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services plans to issue checks before the end of February.>>>Read More.

CT COVID-19 Test Kits Delay: 'Things Were Misrepresented To Us'

The coronavirus infection rate hit another 2021 high Thursday as the state continues to wait for its supply of test kits.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Pedestrian — Suspect In A Stabbing — Killed In Crash
• CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates: See Latest Connecticut Cases.
• The Year In Review: A Message From Attorney General Tong
• Governor Applauds $77M In State Bond Commission Funding For DEEP
• Yale New Haven Health Restricts Visitors Due To COVID-19 Surge
• Driver Severely Injured, Ejected From SUV
• Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle: Police

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