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Looking Back At The Top Stories Of 2023 From Enfield Patch
These stories were the most-read on Enfield Patch during 2023.

ENFIELD, CT — As the curtain falls on 2023, Enfield Patch has compiled many of its most-read stories into this year-end edition. They are arranged in five categories, and within each category are listed chronologically, with the original date of publication following the headline.
BUSINESS
- Unique Pizza Shop With Central American Delicacies Opens In Enfield (Jan. 19)
- LEGO To Move Corporate Offices From Enfield To Boston (Jan. 24)
- Bed Bath & Beyond Announces Imminent Closure Of Enfield Store (Jan. 30)
- Specialty Pharmacy And Home Infusion Provider To Open Enfield Location (Feb. 17)
- Subway Sandwich Shop Closes Its Doors On Elm Street (Mar. 30)
- Boston Seafood Market Goes Out Of Business (May 24)
- Massachusetts-Based Hardware Store Closing Its Enfield Location (June 7)
- Demolition Begins On Old Laurel House Furniture Building (June 7)
- Enfield Square Tenants, Town Officials Discuss Improving Communication (Aug. 8)
- Music Institution To Close After Four Decades In Business (Aug. 14)
- Proliferation Of Smoke Shops In North Thompsonville Section Of Enfield (Aug. 22)
- Second Cannabis Dispensary Gets Green Light From Enfield PZC (Oct. 4)
- Over $162,000 Owed Mexican Restaurant Employees Who Worked In Enfield (Nov. 10)
- Movie Theater Closing For Good In Early December (Nov. 13)
- Certified Home-Based Bakery Begins Operation In Enfield (Dec. 1)
- L.L. Bean Signs Lease To Open 4th CT Store In Enfield Shopping Plaza (Dec. 6)
POLICE & FIRE
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- Firefighters Battle Blaze In Historic Enfield Building (Jan. 7)
- Bank On Enfield Street Robbed; Police Searching For Bandit (Jan. 23)
- Willard Correctional Institution In Enfield to Close By April 1 (Jan. 24)
- Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Interstate 91 In Enfield (Feb. 20)
- Groundbreaking Enfield Patrolman Retiring After 3 Decades Of Service (Feb. 23)
- Pair Sentenced For Violent Armed Robbery At Enfield AT&T Store (Mar. 30)
- Enfield Juvenile Review Board Original Feted For 57 Years Of Service (Apr. 10)
- California Men Charged In Fraudulent Gift Card Case At Target (May 11)
- Reports Of Jumper Prompt Search Near Route 190 Bridge: Enfield Police (June 23)
- Dedicated Firefighter Taking On New Challenge Slightly West Of Enfield (July 5)
- Like Father, Like Son: Legacy Continues For New Enfield Police Officer (Aug. 3)
- Enfield Native Promoted To Deputy Chief Of Police (Aug. 23)
- Stabbing Results From Domestic Dispute At Motel 6 (Sept. 30)
- Man Killed After Windsor Car Theft And Bank Robbery Was From Enfield (Oct. 5)
- Convicted Cat Killer Sought In Homicide, Nabbed At Enfield Burger King (Nov. 3)
- Enfield Teen Treatment Center Worker Charged With Sexual Assault: PD (Nov. 8)
- Enfield Police Promotions: New Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant Selected (Dec. 7)
SPORTS
- Enfield Athlete On Team USA For Para Alpine Skiing World Championships (Jan. 17)
- Enfield Legend Installed In National Field Hockey Coaches Hall Of Fame (Jan. 18)
- ESPN Founder, Former Enfield Resident Releases New Award-Winning Book (Jan. 20)
- 30th, And Possibly Final, Scantic Spring Splash Scheduled For March 25 (Mar. 1)
- 40 Years Ago Today: The Greatest Day In The History Of Enfield Sports (Mar. 12)
- A Few Minutes With Former Enfield Hockey Star Mike Little (Mar. 31)
- Inspiring Story Of Homeless Golfer From Enfield Creates National Buzz (May 1)
- Pickleball Protest: Players Upset With Enfield Leaders Over Conditions (July 26)
- Former Enfield Standout Signs With Pro Basketball Team In Germany (Aug. 9)
- Newest Crop Of Honorees Inducted Into Enfield Athletic Hall Of Fame (Sept. 18)
- Enfield Council Cuts Over $500K From Powder Hollow Field Appropriation (Dec. 19)
GENERAL
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- New Signage On North Maple Street In Enfield To Properly Direct Trucks (Feb. 1)
- 40 Years Ago: New England's Worst Blizzard And An Awful Rock Concert (Feb. 13)
- Enfield-Based Doctor Fined For Failing To Diagnose Cancer Patient (Feb. 22)
- Enfield Folk Troubadour Releases Newest Original Album (Mar. 10)
- Enfield Dog Park Needs More Volunteers To Prevent Permanent Closure (Mar. 13)
- Enfield Town Councilor Asked To Resign By Democratic Colleagues (Apr. 10)
- Family With Enfield Roots Riding To Support Cancer Research (May 19)
- Lifelong Enfield Resident Appointed Principal At Hazardville Memorial (June 1)
- Lucky Winner From Enfield Snares $1 Million Prize On Powerball Ticket (July 26)
- Troubled Enfield Roadway One Of Five To Be Reconstructed (Aug. 9)
- Construction Begins On Enfield Solar Farm At Former Driving Range Site (Sept. 14)
- Enfield Election Results 2023: GOP Gains Majority on Town Council, BOE (Nov. 7)
- Enfield Town Manager Submits Resignation (Nov. 9)
- Former Town Manager Returning As Enfield's Chief Executive Officer (Nov. 10)
- Enfield Native Becomes Executive Director At Assisted Living Facility (Dec. 5)
- Wreaths Across America Convoy Makes Detour Through Enfield [VIDEO] (Dec. 13)
IN MEMORIAM
- Dick McDonough Of Enfield Dies; Radio Personality For Half A Century (May 30)
- Dr. Frank Taylor, Long-Tenured And Beloved Enfield Teacher, Dies At 88 (June 1)
- Tom Brocuglio Dies; Longtime Firefighter And Businessman In Enfield (Aug. 8)
- Generous Enfield Businessman, Community Leader Myron Marek Dies (Oct. 23)
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