Beloved Restaurant Closes, Owners Announce With 'Heavy Hearts': CT News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Connecticut. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Beloved Waterfront Restaurant Closes For Good, Owners Announce

After 26-years, the owners of the prominent waterfront restaurant have decided to close the eatery for good. The news was met with sadness by long-time patrons.>>>Read More.

Man Poses As Delivery Person, Attempts Armed Home Invasion: PD

After telling the resident that the package he had belonged to him, the suspect immediately brandished a black handgun and attempted to enter the home, police said.>>>Read More.

Honoring A Brother: USMC Combat Vet, FD Firefighter Thomas Shanley

He bravely fought in Vietnam. And then came home to bravely fight fires, and save lives. Late last month, the U.S. Marine Corps combat war hero and decorated firefighter died alone in his home. With no family, his body was taken to the State Office of the Chief Examiner, where he's lain, unclaimed. But when firefighter "brothers" learned of his passing, there was immediate action to bring their firefighter brother and military veteran home for a funeral with honor.>>>Read More.

Beloved Teacher On Unpaid Leave During Serious Health Battle

Because of the daily symptoms, the educator is set to miss close to a third of this school year unpaid, as he is out sick and has exhausted every avenue with his union and the school district.>>>Read More.

Stew Leonard's Breaks Ground On New Project

The project is expected to be completed this summer and is a passion project for Stew Leonard Jr. and his family.>>>Read More.

Major Company Closing CT Facility, 150+ Employees To Be Laid Off

Job termination at the facility will begin June 30, with final closure of the facility scheduled for this summer.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Homeowner Attacked Confronting Car Thieves, Video Shows
• Iconic CT Eatery To Be Put Up For Sale After 2023 Season
• Plane Crashes In Residential Area
• Boy, 12, Named First Selectman For A Day
• TV, Movie Actor Settles With Connecticut Woman After Crash
• CT Lottery Now Keeping Winners 'Safe' From Phishing Hooks
• Restaurant Chain Files Plans To Open First Location In CT
• Mysterious Stink In Town Remains A Mystery, 911 Call Placed

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