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1. Hartford Man Accused Of Selling Cocaine/Fentanyl In Vermont: Feds (patch.com) — Hartford readers should know that a local man has been detained in Vermont after federal investigators linked him to a series of recorded cocaine and fentanyl sales, while he was already on supervised release from a Connecticut gun-theft case. Hartford Police worked with Vermont authorities and the FBI in the investigation, and the defendant now faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
2. Major Hartford-Area Orthopedic Group Has 4 New Doctors (patch.com) — Hartford residents now have access to four new fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists joining Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, strengthening care for fractures, sports injuries, joint replacements, and hand surgery. With offices and surgery centers in Hartford and nearby towns, the expanded team is expected to improve access to advanced orthopedic treatment across central Connecticut.
3. Ribbon cutting held for new homes on Garden Street in Hartford (wtnh.com) — Two new two-unit homes have just risen on Garden Street in Hartford, replacing vacant lots that sat empty for 25 years and adding much-needed housing to the neighborhood. Led by the Hartford Land Bank and a local developer, the project is part of a broader push to transform abandoned parcels into homes for city families.
4. As Mortgage Rates Stay High, Renting Stays More Affordable Than Buying in Mass. (bankerandtradesman.com) — If you live in Hartford, current data show renting still costs far less each month than buying, even as mortgage rates hover around 7 percent. Zillow's analysis finds local renters save over $18,000 a year versus new homeowners, giving Hartford residents important context for deciding whether to keep renting or jump into the housing market this fall.
5. $1,502 — You need flood insurance and live in Connecticut. Here's the painful picture (ctpost.com) — Hartford homeowners are among thousands statewide facing some of the nation's highest flood insurance costs, with 45 local policyholders paying well above $1,500 on average for coverage. A new analysis breaks down how premiums vary widely by town, why inland cities like Hartford and East Hartford still carry significant flood risk, and what coverage limits and options look like for Connecticut residents.
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