Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Trio Hosting 15th Food Drive Since Coronavirus Onset
The event will overlap with Saturday's Fairfield Sidewalk Sale.
Anna Bybee-Schier, 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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Greenwich, CT|News|
School Board Votes To Delay First Day Of School In Greenwich
The Board of Education has voted to start school in Greenwich a few days later than originally planned.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Issues Warning Of Possible Beach Closures This Weekend
A heatwave is expected to begin on Saturday, and coupled with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it may require beaches to be closed.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
25th Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Postponed
The silver anniversary celebration of Enfield's sports greats has been put off until 2021.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|News|
Heritage Day 2020 Canceled By South Windsor Historical Society
Heritage Day, an annual family-oriented celebration in early fall honoring the history of South Windsor, has been canceled for 2020.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
New 'Clam Shack' Serves Up New England Favorites In Old Greenwich
A cart parked outside Garden Catering in Old Greenwich is serving up delicious lobster rolls and clam strips...and selling out fast!
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
Airport Hotel Employees Hit Hard By Pandemic-Related Layoffs
Nearly 100 employees of the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport have been laid off or had their hours drastically slashed.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
3 Enfield Playgrounds to Reopen Friday
The town of Enfield is beginning a phased reopening of its 28 playscapes, with three designated spots becoming available for use Friday.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
More Stores In Manchester Now Requiring Customer Masks
Shoppers in Manchester better have their masks ready when visiting certain major stores.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
New Coronavirus Trend In CT Worries Gov. Lamont: Patch PM
Body of missing mom is found: PD / Community aids single mother / Caterer launches new food truck / 2 found dead inside car.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Significant Number Of Parents Not Sending Kids To School: Surveys
Around one out of every five students may not go back to the classroom in the fall, according to surveys.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT, 49 Other States Need Federal Assistance: Murphy, Blumenthal
U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal called on their colleagues to pass more federal aid.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|News|
Popular Caterer Rolling Out New Food Truck In Greater New Haven
The owner of a popular catering business in Woodbridge is rolling out a new food truck into the Greater New Haven area.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Drafts Plan To Reopen Schools
The state wants all schools to have all students return in-person, but the district is petitioning for a hybrid in-person/remote model.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
'Somers March For Black Lives' Travels Down Main Street
A group of sign-carrying protesters walked nearly two and a half miles from the Mill Pond Park area to town hall.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Blues On The Beach Canceled In Stratford Due To Coronavirus
"In consideration of how impossible implementing social distancing guidance would be at this event, we really don’t have a choice."
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
First Day Of School May Be Delayed In Greenwich
Greenwich administrators are considering delaying the start of school as they prepare for students to return to school buildings this fall.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Connecticut Water Buys Shenipsit Tract From Farm For $1.3 Million
Connecticut Water Co. has acquired a huge tract of land in the Shenipsit Lake watershed from an area dairy farm.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
2 New Businesses Coming To Greenwich Avenue
Two new businesses are scheduled to open this summer along Greenwich Avenue.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Absentee Ballot Boxes Soon to Be Placed At Ellington Town Hall
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a special ballot box will soon be installed in the town hall parking lot, between Main and Maple streets.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Walmart To Require Masks For All Customers Beginning Next Week
Walmart and Sam's Club stores will have a mandatory mask policy in place starting next week.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Student Makes Senior Connection During Coronavirus Crisis
The pandemic has chased seniors indoors, frightened for their lives. One student is making sure that fear doesn't become their New Normal.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Community Conversation With Enfield Legislators Set For Wednesday
State Representatives Tom Arnone and Carol Hall have been invited to share legislative updates with residents at a virtual Zoom meeting.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Schools Reopening Plan 2020: School Year Shortened
The state Board of Education voted to shorten the school year for 2020-21.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Plans For Fairfield's Return To School Start To Take Shape
The school district is considering twice daily outdoor face mask breaks, as well as potentially renting tents to expand cafeteria space.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
2 Coronavirus Deaths, 1 New Case Reported In Norwalk: Mayor
Trends in Norwalk are now shifting to the coronavirus infecting a younger population, according to officials.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Absentee Ballot Boxes Set Up At Enfield Town Hall
The boxes for the Presidential Preference and Republican primaries have been delivered, ensuring residents do not have to enter Town Hall.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Greenwich Hospital Sets Up Coronavirus Employee Relief Fund
Greenwich Hospital has announced the establishment of an employee relief fund to support frontline medical workers.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New CBD Shop Opens In Downtown New Canaan
Called Your CBD Store, the shop is part of a national chain that sells a full line of cannabidiol products.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Town Hall Continues To Operate By Appointment Only
"It is imperative that masks are worn while inside or when unable to maintain social distancing in all public spaces."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield To Reopen Playgrounds, Cautiously
The town does not have the capability to sanitize the playgrounds, and is urging caution.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Drive-In High School Graduations Canceled At Calf Pasture Beach
Norwalk school officials said Monday that graduations will be rescheduled at each school.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
New Vernon Dog Park Officially Opens
Vernon's Saxony Dog Park officially opened Monday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Country Music Icon Featured In Southington 'Drive-In Concert'
Tickets go on sale Tuesday for a country music icon "visiting" a drive-in theater.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Historic Connecticut River Ferry Gets Funding Into 2021
$2 million worth of improvements have been dedicated to the historic Connecticut River Ferry.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
A Few Days Left to Enjoy Rainbow Bridge In Ellington's Arbor Park
A colorful design of fabrics was weaved into the railings of the bridge in honor of Pride Month.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Puppy Pride Canceled, But Enfield Dog Park Mayor Race Is Still On
Thus far, five candidates are competing for the title of mayor of the Enfield Dog Park, and voting has begun.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
A Tale Of 2 Bars: One Allowed To Reopen, The Other Could Not
Café 9 is a popular New Haven corner bar with a vibrant music scene. Branford's Cue & Brew is a lounge and pool hall. Which one is open?
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Fate Of Thousands Of International College Students In CT Unclear
As the Trump Administration says international students must take in-person classes or leave the U.S., some CT colleges vow to protect them.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
2 Hand Students Start Online Debate Camp For Middle-School Kids
At Charlie McIntyre and Max Wu's online Shoreline Debate Academy, middle school kids can connect, make friends, and learn debate skills.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
