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Lawmaker Opposes Proposed 21% Water Rate Hike Affecting Northern CT
Connecticut Water’s request could add an average $15.54 a month to residential bills, according to the senator’s office.

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Connecticut Water’s request could add an average $15.54 a month to residential bills, according to the senator’s office.

Tami Zawistowski cited a 6.1 million-gallon discharge and sought federal attention, faster aid reviews and infrastructure funding.
The second annual contest will challenge students to imagine Enfield 250 years from now.
Health officials plan larvicide applications July 17-23 to target mosquitoes before they become adults.
Music, food, history exhibits and family activities are planned July 26 at Salmon Brook Historical Society.
The town’s Human Services Department is collecting donations to help students prepare for the new school year.
A $4 million project will bring public water to 31 homes with contaminated wells and the Park Hill housing complex.
The program is available to eligible residents with a permanent physical disability or long-term illness.
The company plans retail sales and free samples at 625 Day Hill Road; a bar would need separate zoning approval.
The company plans retail sales and free samples at 625 Day Hill Road; a bar would need separate zoning approval.
Power is out near Deerfield Lane and Blue Ridge Drive as Eversource crews respond, fire officials said.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane near 906 South Grand St. as Connecticut Water’s larger infrastructure project continues.
Police said officers reported seeing a speeding vehicle near Sullivan Avenue and Troy Road.
Eight elected and appointed officials were recognized for 10, 20 and 30 years of service to the town.
First responders were working near Maple Avenue Thursday morning.
East Granby firefighters extinguished the Thursday morning blaze; no injuries were reported.
The business will celebrate Aug. 8 with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and light refreshments.
Cases announced this week include allegations involving a child and a reported assault.
Town opioid-settlement funds may help residents cover inpatient, outpatient and therapeutic services.
Town records show the industrial-zoned property was assessed at $895,600.