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1. Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Hartford (patch.com) — Hartford homeowners and buyers can see how five recent property sales, all closed between September 10 and 14, reflect current neighborhood values. Smaller two-bedroom homes on Freeman Street commanded the highest prices per square foot, while larger multi-unit properties on Capen, North Beacon, and Wayland Streets sold for lower per-square-foot amounts, highlighting an inverse relationship between size and price density.
2. New Hartford HealthCare urgent care center expands medical access in Hartford (wtnh.com) — A new Hartford HealthCare Go Health urgent care has opened on Washington Street in Hartford, offering extended 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily hours, on-site labs, X-rays, and advanced treatment rooms. State officials say it fills a long-standing gap in convenient, affordable medical access just minutes from Hartford Hospital, giving residents another nearby option for non-emergency care.
3. Heading to Olivia Rodrigo concert this weekend? Here's how to stay safe with nor'easter on the way (nbcconnecticut.com) — If you're heading to the Olivia Rodrigo concert at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford this weekend, be ready for a nor'easter bringing one to two inches of rain, gusty winds, and possible flooding. CTDOT urges drivers to slow down, avoid flooded roads, and report downed branches or wires to 911, while crews monitor conditions and post any road impacts online throughout the storm.
4. Stage Shift on I-84 Westbound at Exit 45 Off-Ramp in Hartford (ct.gov) — Drivers in Hartford should prepare for a stage shift and temporary ramp closure on I-84 westbound at Exit 45 on Monday, October 5, 2026, as CTDOT works on bridge pin and hanger replacements. Traffic barriers, striping, and signs will be reconfigured, with state troopers guiding motorists through a rolling roadblock, so plan extra travel time and slow down in the work zone.
5. SNAP enrollment is down in CT since last year — but where? (ctmirror.org) — Hartford residents are seeing some of the steepest SNAP losses in Connecticut, with an estimated $1.3 million in monthly benefits disappearing under new federal eligibility rules. A recent DataHaven report shows enrollment falling fastest in urban areas like Hartford, raising concerns about food access for families with teens and the broader local economy as more changes loom.
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