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Trail Plan Gets Fresh Look In Enfield
Town officials revisited a long-discussed rail trail concept, with new details on cost, safety, and regional impact.

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Town officials revisited a long-discussed rail trail concept, with new details on cost, safety, and regional impact.

Organizers are also seeking sponsors as planning ramps up for the popular summer car show.
Granby officials recognized a familiar delivery driver who spent more than two decades serving local residents.
Residents can bring unused or expired medications to the Somers Fire Department on Saturday.
The Suffield property is being marketed for warehouse, contractor and light manufacturing uses.
An official opening date is now posted for Roasted Beanery’s new Somers location.
A contractor says three new retail buildings are next at the Gateway at Buckland development in South Windsor.
East Windsor Public Schools said the grant will keep the K-4 summer program free for participating families.
Town officials say the annual game is not endorsed and can sometimes look like real criminal activity.
Snow days forced a change to the district calendar, with Windsor families now looking at a later finish to the school year.
Two Oxford-area locations tied to Southford Falls State Park were included in the state’s latest report.
The fish helped shape Windsor’s identity, and now it is the focus of a new trivia night.
The plan would raise the amount to be collected from taxes to about $49 million next fiscal year.
Officials said the multi-phase plan would reshape Enfield’s elementary school system through 2032.
Students in grades 6 through 8 were named to the high honor roll and honor roll for the third marking term.
Ellington emergency responders are mourning a man they said gave a lifetime of service to the town.
A public hearing was held Tuesday night as East Granby officials laid out the proposed 2026-27 budget.
Enfield police said the overnight checkpoint is aimed at keeping local roads safe.
Officials said the discussion follows recent enforcement activity and concerns about fires, trespassing and injuries.
Residents may see students running, hiding or carrying water toys as part of the annual game, according to police.