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Scout Gives Southington FD Garden A Much-Needed Makeover
The Eagle Scout candidate led a project Saturday to clean up a garden dedicated to honoring fallen firefighters.

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The Eagle Scout candidate led a project Saturday to clean up a garden dedicated to honoring fallen firefighters.

The incident is the second road closure of the day in Simsbury due to traffic hazards associated with utility poles/lines.
The Town of West Hartford said the morning commute on Wednesday will be impacted.
The state Department of Consumer Protection has fined a local strip club and suspended its liquor license for inappropriate dancer behavior.
The Simsbury Fire District hosted its annual meeting Monday to determine its budget for the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co.
Volunteers must be entering grades 7-12, with applications being collected now for this good community service requirement opportunity.
One attends Farmington High School while the other attends Miss Porter's School in Farmington.
Motorists are being urged to be patient until the project finishes later this month.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 17, to benefit the women's auxiliary at the organization.
The Wethersfield Police Department issued a warning Monday about major traffic backups expected when a new restaurant opens next month.
The popular sandwich shop franchise is hosting a fundraiser later this week for the Connecticut Special Olympics.
The Connecticut Forum series is hosting an ex-President at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
The large event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at West Hartford Town Hall, with donations still being sought.
The West Hartford Symphony Orchestra is performing a special show on Saturday, May 17, which is Armed Forces Day.
The single-vehicle accident occurred early Tuesday morning and involved a utility pole.
The tax assessment dispute was settled between the town and the site owners of two major manufacturers in town, costing the town.
The Southington Public Library's popular 'Books & Bagels' program is on Thursday, May 15, with registrants still being sought.
The Southington Police Department recently issued a short video on the topic of safety on the Southington Linear Trail.
Berlin High School's Unified Theater Program features students with disabilities working with others. Its next show is Thursday, May 15.
The 2024 Farmington High School grad, who shares the same name as another UConn legend, will study music's effect on the brain.