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1. Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Manchester (patch.com) — Drivers in Manchester are paying less than the Connecticut average for regular gas this week, with local stations averaging $4.35 per gallon. The report lists specific prices at 14 Manchester gas stations, showing where residents can currently find the cheapest and most expensive fuel in town.
2. A specialized CT school is expanding to meet demand for autism services. 'We're seeing needs increasing' (courant.com) — Adelbrook Academy in Manchester is planning a major expansion that will nearly double its capacity for preschool and elementary students with autism and developmental disabilities, backed by $2.5 million in state funding. The project will add new classrooms, offices, treatment rooms, and parking, helping Manchester and surrounding districts meet rising demand for early, specialized services close to home.
3. Manchester, CT Board of Directors — October 6, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Manchester's Board of Directors conditionally approved a site plan at its October 6 meeting, requiring a revised landscaping plan as part of the decision. Residents can review the exact vote, minutes, and video timestamps through MeetingWatch, which links directly to official records for anyone wanting to verify details or follow specific issues.
4. Pennsylvania woman's health care fraud scam caused CT Medicaid to lose $1.3 million (fox61.com) — A former Manchester resident has pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to a health care fraud scheme that cost Medicaid and other insurers nearly $1.3 million. Authorities say she ran the scam while living in Manchester and operating a women's health business in nearby Vernon, submitting false claims for post-mastectomy products clients never received.
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