Across Connecticut|News|
Lamont Extends Pandemic Disaster Declaration By 5 Months
Gov. Ned Lamont extended Connecticut's state of emergency. Legislative Republicans are asking for some limits.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Connecticut: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Connecticut are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Vernon, CT|News|
Lamont On Schools Reopening: 'Let's Walk Before We Run'
Gov. Ned Lamont was in Vernon Tuesday to sample the hybrid school reopening plan.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Flu Vaccine Mandate Considered For CT Students
Gov. Ned Lamont said his administration may follow Massachusetts, which recently instituted the mandate.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop; No Deaths Over Weekend
Connecticut's positive coronavirus test rate low also remains low.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Hundreds Of Stratford Students Won't Be Back In The Classroom
As of last week, 700 students had signed up for the Stratford school district’s full-time distance learning option.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Smith Funeral Home Development: Strong Opinions On Both Sides
The city of Milford is holding a public hearing Sept. 1. Here is a review of the dozens and dozens of letters the city has received.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Lamont Confident CT Can Control Coronavirus Flare-Ups Come Fall
Gov. Ned Lamont said he is confident Connecticut can stamp out coronavirus flare-ups before they get out of control this fall.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Reopening Right: How Bethel Schools Overcame Your Anxieties
Bethel Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver says that science — and preparedness — trumped fear in their successful reopening.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
St. Luke's School Teacher Positive For Coronavirus On First Day
Students returned to the New Canaan campus on Monday.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
School Buildings Open Back Up In Vernon
Vernon students were back in classrooms for the first time since March Monday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Branford Schools Says Storm Has Pushed First Day To Sept. 10
This latest adjustment is not even related to the pandemic but rather due to storm damage and power outages that crippled Branford for days.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Teachers Quarantined In Norwalk; School Staffer Has Coronavirus
Some teachers at Kendall Elementary School will start the school year under quarantine.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Eatery Darbar India Facing Eviction After 25 Years In Branford
Struggling but surviving during the pandemic, the popular Indian eatery created a GoFundMe to help it cover back rent demanded by landlord.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Connecticut
The latest trek to a Hidden Gem takes us to home cooking in the central part of the state.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Market And Grill To Replace Shuttered 7-Eleven In Fairfield
A local couple plans to open their business, Reef Shack, this fall. Co-owner Bridget Lesizza is from Fairfield and attended Lauralton Hall.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Thousands Of Stamford Students Expected To Learn From Home
Survey results revealed during a Board of Ed meeting revealed over 3,000 families said their child will attend classes virtually this fall.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties
The latest trek to a Hidden Gem takes us to home cooking in the central part of the state.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Teachers' Return To Classrooms Slightly Delayed In Greenwich
In a note to teachers, the superintendent said the decision was made following recent "questions and concerns" shared by the GEA.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Lottery Contributes $348 Million To State's General Fund
The CT Lottery declared its second-best year ever in a report released Thursday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Connecticut Fall Sports Plan Updated By Athletic Governing Body
Girls volleyball and football will proceed as planned this fall, despite recommendations to the contrary by the Department of Public Health.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Senior Services Program Suspended In Stratford Due To Coronavirus
The target group served by C.A.R.E.S. is at particularly high risk of serious and potentially life-threatening medical complications.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Harvest Market Canceled Due To Coronavirus Concerns
"Given the size of this event, it would be very difficult to maintain proper safety protocols," the Fairfield chamber president said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Delays Reopening Of Schools
The Board of Education voted to delay the start of school to give the district more time to work through “very complex personnel matters.”
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
4 New Coronavirus Cases In Madison Tied To Family Travel, Events
First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said Wednesday the new cases "highlight the importance" of self-quarantining after travel to another state.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Major Downtown Milford Development Project Filed With City
The developer said he has already received interest from small grocers who are interested in the project.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Seeks Government Staffing Cuts Through Early Retirements
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of financial uncertainty for Norwalk and communities throughout Connecticut and the country.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Nearly 200 Fairfield School Staff Seek Pandemic Accommodation
“There will be some staff members who have requested a remote assignment and will not be able to receive that change,” one official said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Update: East Haven Teachers Protest School Reopening Plan
An impassioned plea by a teacher of the year and a COVID-19 survivor for schools to reconsider didn't alter the back-to-school plan.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Isaias Cleanup Totals 15,000 Cubic Yard Of Debris, Officials Say
Debris from Tropical Storm Isaias has added up in West Hartford.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|News|
Coronavirus Recovery Survey Open To North Haven Residents
Officials are asking North Haven residents to take a survey regarding the community’s needs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Nearly 20 Percent Of Greenwich Students Choose Distance Learning
Middle school students represented the highest percentage of remote learners at 20 percent, according to school officials.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Feds Award $700,000 Crumbling Foundation Research Grant To UConn
U.S. Reps Joe Courtney and John Larson said UConn will begin studying causes of the Connecticut crumbling foundation crisis.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
MCC Announces Fall 2020 Accelerated Class Schedule
Manchester Community College has announced a fall 2020 accelerated schedule.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Amazon Opens New Delivery Station In Wallingford
To celebrate the opening of its second facility in Wallingford, Amazon donated 700 backpacks filled with school supplies for local students.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Isaias Cleanups Turning Into Plenty Of Mulch For Vernon Residents
Yard waste from Tropical Storm Isaias is translating into plenty of mulch at the Vernon Transfer Station.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
'Non-Negotiable' School Reopening Terms From CT Teachers, Staff
Connecticut teachers, bus drivers, secretaries and nurses issued a series of coronavirus safety demands before schools reopen.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Coleytown Elementary Staffer Positive For Coronavirus: Report
The news comes just weeks from the start of school.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Backpack Program Maintaining Its Success
Manchester officials Monday offered an update on the annual back-to-school backpack program.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
BJ's Wholesale Club Going 'Contactless' At Curb Amid Coronavirus
BJ's Wholesale Club officials announced Monday that "contactless" curbside pickup is in effect at all locations.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Opinion: Connecticut Defends Everyone's Right To Vote
State Sen. Will Haskell discusses how Connecticut is ensuring that all votes will be counted in this fall's election.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
