Mass Layoffs Announced; Officers Save Distressed Swimmer: CT News

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.

Child, 5, Struck By SUV While Chasing Dog: Reports

Police believe the boy was chasing his dog when he was hit by a driver in an SUV, according to reports.>>>Read More.

McDonald's Pledges 2,000-Plus Summer Hirings In Connecticut

McDonald's is pledging more than 2,000 jobs in Connecticut this summer as communities continue to reopen their economies.>>>Read More.

Police Officers Rescue Swimmer In Distress

One officer immediately jumped into the water and swam around 100 yards to rescue the swimmer who was struggling to stay afloat.>>>Read More.

1 Injured In Explosion Incident

The incident occurred near a local schools.>>>Read More.

Mass Layoffs Hit Connecticut Plant

A local facility will close later this summer.>>>Read More.

Store In Shopping Plaza Honors Its Recent Graduates

Having lost out on much of the enjoyment of their senior year, four Bed Bath & Beyond employees were treated to a special ceremony Monday.>>>Read More.

Dems: Anti-BLM Letter 'Not Who We Are'

The letter's author uses racist language to describe blacks, and refers to the letter's "virtue signaling" readers as "loud mouthed phonies">>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Victim In Homicide ID'd
• Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
• CT State Police, Local Cops Looking For Serial ATM Thieves
• Water Restrictions Requested In Into Tuesday
• Taxi Cab Carjacked At Gunpoint: Police
• Swap Shop Reopens For Residents June 29
• 5 Vehicles Stolen In Greenwich: Police

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