Manchester, CT|News|
2020 Manchester Road Race To Take Place Under 'Hybrid' Format
The 84th running of the Manchester Road Race will take place on Thanksgiving Day with a different format amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Chris Dehnel, 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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Stamford, CT|News|
2 Stores Close At Stamford Mall
The closure marks the end of a 10-year run at the mall for one of the businesses.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Zandri’s Stillwood Inn Closes Banquet Hall In Wallingford
The owners of the popular banquet facility are returning to their catering roots and transitioning to the next stage of their business life.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Public Schools Delays Start Of School To Sept. 8
"This change is needed to make sure all health and safety precautions are in place," officials said.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Memorial To Fallen Police Officers Defaced In Darien
The vandalism, which police Chief Don Anderson called "abhorrent," was discovered Tuesday.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Bakery Specializing In Unique Cakes Opens In Stamford
Nothing Bundt Cakes, a bakery specializing in unique cakes, has opened a new location in Stamford.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Restaurant Week Announced In Hamden
The 10th annual event will take place in September and restaurants interested in participating are still able to join.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Farm Offering Unique Experience — Goats and Pajamas
Bradley Mountain Farm in Southington is offering a unique experience — goats and pajamas.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Test Mark
Connecticut reported more than one million coronavirus test results. Gov. Lamont credits robust testing with keeping infection rates low.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Couple’s Eversource Bill Nightmare: $400 To Over $1,000
When the Francises got a high bill last summer, they tightened their energy belt. That bill was a mere fraction of their new bill: $1,053.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Milford Restaurant Reopens After Being Closed By City
The city had ordered the restaurant closed due to violations of the state's requirements on capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
New Ocean State Job Lot Taking Shape In Vernon, Hiring Under Way
Hiring has begun for the new Ocean State Job Lot store in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Petition Started In Support Of Fall Football At Staples HS
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a pause and possible rescheduling of fall high school sports.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
Stop & Shop Celebrating Grand Reopening In Cheshire
The newly remodeled store features an expanded produce section, more prepared foods and introduces pickup services, according to officials.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Bouncing Back: Vernon Martial Arts Center Recruiting Amid Hit
A Vernon martial arts studio is recruiting after taking a hit from the coronavirus.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
'Zoom Bomb' Turns Vernon Ed Meeting Into Bad Vocabulary Lesson
Changes will be made to Vernon school information sessions after a "Zoom bomb" Monday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Temporary Layoffs Extended At Stamford Hotel
Temporary layoffs have been extended at the Marriott hotel in downtown Stamford, according to a letter sent to the state labor department.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Nursing Home Coronavirus Response Had Gaps: Study
An interim report by a state-commissioned study found some deficiencies in Connecticut's nursing home response to the pandemic.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Annual Labor Day Weekend Soccer Tournament Canceled For 2020
The Barmak/Bryson tournament, which has run annually in Enfield since 1992, has been canceled for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield-Based Bigelow Signs 8-Year Lease On Warehouse In Orange
The tea company will use the more than 40,000-square-foot facility to expand its storage and distribution capacity.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Pinstripes In The SoNo Collection Reopens Rooftop Dining Area
The 3,000-square-foot patio, which overlooks Long Island Sound, has been closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Social Media Business Campaign Launched in Manchester
A Manchester social media campaign highlighting how local businesses are adapting to pandemic-related disruptions has launched.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Teacher Union Asks For Delayed Start To School Year
The Connecticut Education Association updated its recommendations for the state's school reopening.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
I-95 Ramp Closures Begin This Week For Bridge Work In Norwalk
The temporary closures will be during the overnight hours.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Coronavirus Hits 3 Age 20 & Under In New Canaan: First Selectman
The new positive tests are the first in town in a couple of weeks.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport FD Responded To 581 Calls During/After Tropical Storm
The number is a huge increase over its normal call volume.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Ellington School Board Adopts Hybrid Reopening Model
The hybrid model has students attending classes in person twice a week and distance learning three days a week.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Prestigious Gold Key Dinner Honoring Sports Figures Rescheduled
Continued uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic has pushed the 79th annual extravaganza back to early May 2021.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|News|
South Windsor Mayor Apologizes For Process of BLM Mural Approval
The mayor explained the town's lack of a formal process for approving this type of mural led to his decision to allow it in June.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Some In New Canaan Had No Internet 10 Days After Tropical Storm
Ten days after the storm hit the area, some residents with Altice's Optimum service reportedly still did not have access to the web.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Library Reopens With Limited Service
Like other libraries in the state, the New Canaan facility had been closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Stamford Sheds Light On Hybrid Model For Schools Reopening
District officials have released details on a plan to reopen Stamford public schools this fall under a hybrid model.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Petition Calls For In-Person/5-Days-Per-Week School Year
Currently, the coronavirus infection rate per week is at three in Darien, and it has not risen above 14 cases per week in months.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
UConn Move-In Weekend To Feature Strict Coronavirus Rules
Part of UConn’s student body will return to campus over four days starting Friday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon School Officials Adopt Hybrid Opening Plan, Post Rules
Vernon education officials Wednesday officially adopted a hybrid back-to-school plan with strict coronavirus safety protocols.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Students Return To School Sept. 3 & 4 Under Hybrid Model
Questions still need to be answered about the district's plans for the return.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Indoor Dining Capacity For Restaurants May Soon Increase In CT
Also, an additional five people have been fined $1,000 for violating the state's coronavirus quarantine policy.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Students Will Return To School Part-Time In September
Back-to-school season will mean face masks and hand sanitizer for students in Stratford.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Message From Mystic Family's Little Herd: 'We Goat This'
It's hard to pass by Stacy Zujus' herd of six Miniature Nubian goats and not stop and smile. Now, stop and get soap from "goats you know."
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Texas Couple Finds A New Home In CT Amid Isaias Chaos
A Texas couple and a Farmington-based realtor dodged downed trees, wires and poles to find a home in Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
