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State Comptroller Kevin Lembo has launched a new interactive online revenue calculator on the comptroller's website. Credit: Office of the State Comptroller
A proposed development would plant 75 homes on 14 acres near Granby's historic district.
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo has launched a new interactive online revenue calculator on the comptroller's website. Credit: Office of the State Comptroller
The 2013 town budget proposal can be viewed online.
Recent Simsbury home sales include 11 Washburn Drive, 33 Beaverbrook Road, 4 Somerset Lane, 13 Beaverbrook Road, 5 Oak Glen Court, 33 Chriswell Drive, and 6 Hickory Hill Road.
The governor told reporters last week that his proposal is on the ropes and not likely to pass the legislature.
Simsbury residents will vote on the $18.35 million selectman budget, a $64.9 million education budget, and $12.8 million in appropriations on May 14.
Arrest information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
This week Viewfinder features the work of photographer Lea Anne Moran.
The Children's Clubhouse has been serving Simsbury kids since 1999.
Recent Granby home sales include 7 Schoolhouse Road and 16 Old Orchard Road.
Is bad driving behind all car accidents? Or are some roads just risky to drive on? Patch breaks down accident statistics from Route 83, Route 66, Route 10, Route 85 and Route 191.
Is bad driving behind all car accidents? Or are some roads just risky to drive on? Patch breaks down accident statistics from Route 83, Route 66, Route 10, Route 85 and Route 191.
Recent Simsbury home sales include 22 Lucy Way, 2 Bantry Road, 11 Mathers Crossing, 8 Centerwood Road, 112 Library Lane, 19 Whitman Pond Road, 290 Bushy Hill Road, and 117 Firetown Road.
A Bloomfield man scratched up $10K worth of chicken wings from a South Windsor business, police said.
A Bloomfield man scratched up $10K worth of chicken wings from a South Windsor business, police said.
Thousands will line the banks of the Farmington River on Sunday for the 18th annual event.
