Hartford Daily: Council Wants Airport Closed + Mask Mandate

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Aug. 25.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Hartford city council, mayor want local airport closed: The city council has joined those arguing that Hartford-Brainard Airport be closed. Mayor Luke Bronin has supported closure since 2015. (Shelton Herald)
2. Nearly 800 families receive back-to-school, personal care items in Hartford on Tuesday: A massive event was held to reduce food insecurity, which has spiked during the pandemic. (WTNH.com)
3. East Hartford implements mask mandate with fines for violators (WFSB)
4. Back-to-school food and supplies event set for Hartford's Keney Park (WFSB)
5. Police: Hartford teen shot at Glastonbury woman during car break-in (New Haven Register)

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Today in Greater Hartford

• Teacher Professional Learning - Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (12:00 AM)
• Clemens Conversations: The Character of the Place (3:00 PM)
• V FB Hall v. Bloomfield (Scrim.) - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• Green Party of Connecticut Nominating Meeting (7:00 PM)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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