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• Aldi expected to open East Windsor supermarket in October (ctpost.com) — A new Aldi supermarket is set to open in East Windsor next month, and the chain confirms Bristol is on its short list for additional Connecticut locations. While no opening date is given yet, the planned Bristol store would expand local grocery options as Aldi becomes the state's second-largest supermarket chain, potentially bringing more discount shopping choices closer to town.
• I-Team: How to fight an insurance denial after summer storms (wfsb.com) — State regulators say they've received dozens of complaints, including from Bristol homeowners, over insurance denials after the July 4 hail and wind storm that damaged properties across several Connecticut towns. The report explains how the Insurance Department can pressure companies, what limits it faces, and how residents can file complaints or seek help if their storm claims are rejected or delayed.
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