Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
Windsor Locks Fire Station Study Could Get State Funding Boost
A proposed state grant would help Windsor Locks study the future of its longtime fire department facility.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|News|
Madison Selectmen Approve $1.42M in Roads, Storm and Coastal Funding
Earlier this month, the Madison Board of Selectmen approved $1.42M in special appropriations and ratified a dispatcher union contract.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Increase In Ticks, Lyme Disease, 'Red Meat Allergy' Across LI: Experts Weigh In
"Consider yourself to always be at some level of tick risk," health officials say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
For Massapequa Girls’ Lacrosse, A Sixth Straight County Championship Is A Goal Accomplished
Massapequa girls’ lacrosse won their sixth straight Nassau County championship Wednesday, beating Syosset 13-5.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Kids Press City Council For Bike Jumps, Pump Track After Recent Scott Valley Teardown In Marin County
Kids said the dirt jumps demolition left them “with nothing to do after school” and presented about 100 signatures backing new facilities.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Longtime Housing Commissioners Honored For Tenant Protection Work In Redwood City
The mayor praised the two for more than a decade of volunteer service shaping anti‑displacement strategies and tenant protections.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Council Considers Adopting Code Of Ethics
Fairfax City Council discussed whether to adopt a code of ethics, debating time, scope and enforcement of such a code.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Proposed Fall Hill Shops In Fredericksburg Include Retail, 2 Fast-Food Restaurants
Fredericksburg residents can comment by June 22 on proposed Fall Hill Avenue shops and restaurants proposal.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Part Of Route 35 In Holmdel, Police Say
Police are urging drivers to plan an alternate route due to heavy congestion in the area.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Looks To Ban Data Centers As Nearby Project Looms
Officials plan a zoning change after concerns tied to a nearby AI data center project.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Ellington Restaurant Opening Soon, Hiring Now
Full-time workers will be eligible for benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Temporary Road Closure Approved In Area Of Central Middle School
The closure is necessary so crews can shift sewer piping and manholes out into the road. Here's when the work is expected to start.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
MA Nonprofit Broke Law By Firing Staffer Who Opposed Autism Discrimination: Lawsuit
A former employee sued the art center last week, claiming she was discharged because she tried to uphold legal guarantees of equal access.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Town Of Hempstead Takes $12K Donation From Production House That Filmed In Point Lookout
The Town of Hempstead accepted a $12,000 donation Wednesday from a film production house that Filmed in Point Lookout May 12.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Vehicle Forfeiture For Joliet Motorist Driving With Expired License Plates: Prosecutors Reveal
Richard Green, 42, of Joliet's Third Avenue, was driving the Kia K5 on April 2 near the area of Douglas and Raub Street with expired plates.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
State Continues Invasive Northern Snakehead Fish Probe, Spotted For 1st Time, In Lake Ronkonkoma: Spokeswoman
Officials immediately looked into a sighting and began electrofishing to capture the species, and control its spread, the DEC says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Bridgewater Chick-fil-A To Open Next Week At Towne Center On Route 202
Guests of all ages who come dressed in cow spots or sporting a cow-spotted accessory on opening day can redeem one free entrée or kids meal.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
See Where Southbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Southbury home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
See Where Brookfield Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Brookfield home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
See Where Bethel Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Bethel home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
New Free Services Being Offered For Military Families Of Camden County
Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. called this "the least we can do."
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Police Investigating Incident In Patchogue
Officers were seen in the neighborhood early Wednesday morning, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
2 Injured In Fire At Brookline Scuba Store
The department responded to the scene after receiving reports of an explosion.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Zoners Continue Airbnb Debate, Approve New Preschool Plans
The Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission advanced ongoing discussions about proposed regulations for short-term rentals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Greenbriar School Construction Begins Under Build 28 Plan: District
The project includes a new classroom wing, cafetorium addition and multipurpose room renovations at the Northbrook school.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
NYCLU Appeals Ruling That Preserved NCPD-ICE Agreement, Says Lower Court Ruling Was Wrong
The NYCLU has appealed a February court ruling that found a 287(g) agreement between NCPD and ICE to have been made legally.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Officials Open Sound Beach Bathing Area After Increased Bacteria Levels Subside
UPDATE: The beach was closed since Tuesday, then reopened Thursday afternoon, a Suffolk health department spokeswoman says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Is New Hinsdale D86 Leader Arriving Early?
The incoming superintendent is leaving his Indiana job earlier than expected, according to a report.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Insurer Wanted To Drop Oak Brook Before $2M In Settlements: Lawsuit
The village said it would suffer "imminent, irreparable harm" without court action.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Disgraced Ex-Elmhurst D205 Official Collects Pension
He would have lost his right to a pension if he had been convicted of a job-related felony.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Arrest Made In Connection With Harvard Campus Dormitory Assaults
Police believe they have identified the person behind multiple occurrences that took place earlier this month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Grass Fire Breaks Out Near Lawrence-Livermore Lab
Firefighters stopped forward progress on a small grass fire that broke out south of Tesla Road, according to the Watch Duty app.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
With Crisis Averted, Controversy Heats Up Around OC HazMat Catastrophe
Now that evacuations for roughly 50,000 people have been lifted, questions about what prompted the incident to begin with are mounting.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
184-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed For Office Building On 31st Street
A public hearing will be held June 1 for a proposal to convert the site's six-story office building into a multi-unit apartment building.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Toddler Was Looking For Juice When He Found Unattended Gun And Shot Himself In Head: Prosecutor
The boyfriend of the 2-year-old's mother told police he hid the gun between layers of clothing on the closet floor, prosecutor said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
City Celebrates Adopt-A-Pet Day With Big Deals
Residents who adopt a pet on national Adopt-a-Pet Day will have their adoption fees waived, officials said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Why Mark Soporowski Thinks He Can Win This Primary
"There are too many backroom decisions made in this town. Being on the Board of Ed. really opened my eyes to that."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Petersburg Distillery Debuts Public Speakeasy, Moonshiners Tour
The new 45-seat speakeasy adds an after-hours lounge and a history-focused Moonshiners Tour at the St. Petersburg Distillery.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Senior Club Cuts Draw Pushback, Hillsborough Delays 2026 Budget Vote
Residents challenged a $31,000 cut to two senior clubs as Hillsborough officials detailed budget pressures and delayed a vote.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
100-Year-Old Tree At Risk, Residents Speak Up In Summit
Residents are urging city officials to reconsider a long-planned sidewalk project they say could impact a historic Japanese maple.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
