Mass Layoffs Announced + Major Mall Closed On Thanksgiving Day

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

80 Animals Found In Squalid Home, Police Say

The animals, which were taken to local shelters for evaluation, included chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and cats, according to police.>>>Read More.

Cop Charged With 'Patronizing A Prostitute,' Police Say

In April, a woman reported to another cop "unwanted contact by" a police officer, according to a report. After a 7-month investigation, he was charged.>>>Read More.

Mass Layoffs May Hit Connecticut Business

A business is expected to terminate 65 positions, according to a document filed with the state.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Post Mall Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving

The state's largest mall unveiled its hours for the holiday week and when kids can meet Santa at the mall.>>>Read More.

Pratt Announces Sale of Rentschler Airfield Land To Developer

More than 250 acres at Rentschler Field are being sold to National Development, according to a Monday announcement.>>>Read More.

Student Seeks Trained Diabetic Alert Dog

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help the student - recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - buy the dog, which can cost $20,000.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Assaulted Woman At Community Lake: Police
• Man Sentenced For Sending Cocaine To CT Via US Mail: Feds
• Sentence Rendered In $600,000 Federal UTC Charity Fraud Case
• Structure Fire Breaks Out At Home: FD
• Police Investigating Weekend Car v. Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Crash

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