Popular News Anchor Leaves Station; Layoffs Announced: CT News

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

Popular CT News Anchor Departs After More Than 20 Years

The longtime anchor is leaving the news station for a new job in health care.>>>Read More.

Firefighter's Firing Coincides With Rape Charges

The firing of a former firefighter coincided with charges against him in a rape case, documents show.>>>Read More.

Another CT Company Succumbs to Virus-Related Layoffs

The company announced plans for temporary layoffs.>>>Read More.

Beloved Former School Teacher Dies Mourned

He was one of the first faculty members when the school building opened in 1971.>>>Read More.

Massive $544 Million Economic Development Project Begins In CT

A new phase of construction has begun on a $544-million project for the company.>>>Read More.

Push To Rename School Moves Forward: Report

The city is considering changing a school’s name in honor of anti-slavery activists.>>>Read More.

Child, 7, Donates 600 Masks To First Responders

A 7-year-old girl recently raised funds to purchase and donate 600 protective masks to hospital staff and firefighters.>>>Read More.

‘Rash Of Violence’ Leads To Increased Patrols: Police

Police responded to four violent crimes, including armed street robberies, within a little more than an hour on Thursday, officials said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Lamont Speaks More On Potential Major Police Changes
• Police Officer Assaulted During Melee
• Students Expected To Return To School In Fall: Lamont
• CT Partners With Indeed To Help Unemployed Get Jobs
• Barricaded Person Removed From Home Safely: PD
• Manfredonia Returned to CT, Charged With Murder And Other Crimes
• Police Investigate Carjackings

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