Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Somers Middle Schooler Wins Connecticut Spelling Bee
Julia Settevendemie, of Somers, will represent Connecticut at the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the state championship.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
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Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Library Will Give Out At-Home COVID Tests Starting Next Week
Tests will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of one kit per person (each kit contains two tests).
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Gets $2M From State For Open Space Conservation
A grant approved today will help the town buy land in north Glastonbury that it plans to conserve as open space for the public.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Breast Milk Dispensary Opening At Glastonbury Pediatric Office: Report
Soon, parents can buy donated breast milk directly from a dispensary at a Glastonbury doctor's office, the Hartford Courant reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Woman With 3 Active Warrants Arrested In Glastonbury: Police
An officer pulled her car over and discovered she had three active "failure to appear in court" arrest warrants from two police departments.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Farmer's Cow Planning 'Calfé' Expansion Throughout Connecticut
The dairy farming company is close to signing leases for two new counter service restaurants — and it has plans to open several more.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
East Windsor Brewery Highlighted In WFSB's 'Something's Brewing'
The TV station took a ride to Problem Solved Brewing Company, where staff chatted about upcoming events, new drinks, and more.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Police Hiring Certified; Entry Level Officers
The department has several openings. All applicants must be at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma or GED and a driver's license.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Lieutenant On Paid Leave During Investigation: Report
Lt. Kevin Troy has been on leave since Feb. 7 so the department can investigate a motor vehicle accident, the Journal Inquirer reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|News|
'All Are Welcome': South Windsor Leaders Form New Political Party
The United Community Party's founders hope to end divisiveness in South Windsor by emphasizing community service and balanced growth.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Rocky Hill, CT|News|
Rocky Hill House Fire Extinguished; Road Has Reopened
Richard Road has reopened after it was closed because of a house fire, though police urge caution when driving through the area.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Joe Wehr, Ellington Board Of Finance Co-Vice Chair, Dies At 74
"He went above and beyond in his role as an elected official in town," First Selectman Lori Spielman said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Juvenile Charged With Robbery, Assault In Enfield: Police
He's accused of hitting a victim in the head with a handgun, then stealing items the victim intended to sell to him, Enfield police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
Bradley Airport Cyberattack Related To U.S. Support Of Ukraine
An external party tried to crash the airport's website on Tuesday. According to a report, a Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|News|
South Windsor Weighing One-Year Ban On New Warehouses: Report
A moratorium on distribution centers would give the town time to research their benefits and costs, the Hartford Courant reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
CT Truck Driving Championship Returning To Windsor Locks
After a 2-year hiatus, the annual event that gives professional truck drivers a chance to demonstrate their skills and expertise is back.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Police Sergeant Retiring After 3 Decades Of Service
Sgt. Kreg O'Brien, a Glastonbury native, joined the department in May 1989. In 1995, he was named Glastonbury Police Officer of the Year.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Man Releases Solo Rock 'N' Roll Album
"Sentimental Junk" is Tom Guerra's fifth album. It includes a duet, a Bob Dylan cover and a tribute to his bandmate who died of COVID-19.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Man Charged In Wife's Death Must Undergo Competency Exam: Report
A judge has ordered that the New Canaan man, who is charged with murder, take the test before entering an insanity defense, a report says.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Metro-North Increases New Canaan Line Weekday Service
As of Monday, 40 trains will run between New Canaan and Grand Central Terminal each weekday, Metro-North has announced.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
