Greenwich, CT|News|
Pickleball Courts Now Available To Reserve At Greenwich Park
The town has announced two official pickleball courts are now available for use at Christiano Park in Greenwich.
RJ Scofield, 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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Norwalk, CT|News|
Remote Learning At 2 Norwalk Schools As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Students and staff at Brien McMahon High School and the Center for Global Studies are on a distance learning model to Nov. 2. UPDATE
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
New Oil Change Outlet 'Coming Soon' To Vernon Parcel
A sign has popped up in Vernon indicating there could "soon" be a new oil change place in town.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Nearly 40 Employees Expected To Be Laid Off At Greenwich Hotel
The Hyatt Regency Greenwich notified the state labor department of the expected layoffs, which would be effective at the end of the month.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
29 Students Asked To Quarantine After Positive Coronavirus Cases
School officials confirmed nearly 30 Greenwich High School students were asked to quarantine after a student tested positive for COVID-19.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
Perfectly Prepared Catering Business Closes In Cheshire
The popular catering business has closed its retail store because the coronavirus pandemic “proved to be too much,” the owners announced.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
New Family-Run Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich
Lenny's Bagels recently opened its first Connecticut location in the Cos Cob area of town despite "a lot of challenges."
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Nearly 1/2 Of Eligible City Workers Take Early Retirement: Mayor
Norwalk was looking to reduce its government workforce.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit Highest Level Since Mid-June
There is still plenty of hospital capacity, but Connecticut's coronavirus hospitalizations continue to grow.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Elementary Schools Will Fully Reopen In November
“Parents are frustrated,” one Fairfield school board member said during a tense discussion Tuesday. “They’re running out of patience.”
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Coronavirus Cases On The Rise In Wallingford
Superintendent Salvatore Menzo said the recent increase in coronavirus cases in Wallingford schools are originating from the community.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Rate Jumps Above 2 Percent
Gov. Ned Lamont said the state is prepared to deal with a rise in coronavirus cases.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Elementary School Students Back Full-Time In Vernon
As Vernon elementary level students are back full-time, officials have announced a positive virus test at the high school.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Near 4-Month High
The state reported more than 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Chocolate Works Of Darien To Close At End Of October
The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on the business, co-owner Meredith Scheine said.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Public Schools Delays Decision On In-Person Instruction
The temporary delay will allow Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice to receive more feedback, according to the Board of Education.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Sees A Spike In New Coronavirus Cases, Mayor Says
"Clearly things are not trending in the right direction," said Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
New Report Shows CT A Top State For Those Fleeing Coronavirus
COVID refugees from across the country are buying up homes and businesses in Connecticut by the thousands.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
City Receives $151 Million From State For New Norwalk High School
The total project is expected to cost about $189 million.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Virtual Manchester Road Race To Honor Vets, Military Members
The Manchester Road Race will again honor area veterans in November, but in a manner different than it has in past years.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Nearly A Third Of CT Students Learning Remotely In October
Some students are doing remote learning as a choice and others because schools have temporarily switched learning models.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Stamford School Soccer Team Members In Quarantine: Report
Team members at Westhill High School have been asked to quarantine after some tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon's School Safety Chief Taking On New Challenge In Stride
Vernon's new school safety chief has taken on challenges in stride — just like when he was a cop.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
More Students Start In-Person Schooling In New Canaan Next Week
Schools Superintendent Bryan Luizzi made the announcement Thursday.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Spread Different Now Than March: Birx
White House task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx warned that the Northeast could see an increase in coronavirus cases.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
UConn Gets $1 Million Gift From Former Trustees Chairman, Wife
The former UConn trustees chairman and his wife have boosted the program that bears their name with a $1 million gift.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Rotary Club Honors East Haven High School Students
Student of the month events, like so many other in-person celebrations, was postponed due to the pandemic. The Rotary didn't forget them.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Somers School Officials Set Date For Full-Time Elementary Return
Families will still have the full remote learning option available, according to the superintendent.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT 3rd Reopening Phase Starts: Here Are The Changes
Many businesses like restaurants and nail salons can increase capacity. Here are all the changes.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Brooks Brothers Greenwich Avenue Store Closes, New Tenant Sought
Signs have gone up at the clothing chain's Greenwich Avenue indicating the space is available for lease.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Masks Now Mandated At Enfield Town Council Meetings
Council leaders from both parties adopted a policy requiring the wearing of masks at all council meetings.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield's Flipside Burgers & Bar Is Thriving In The Pandemic
The popular burger restaurant "figured out a rhythm" to not only survive during the coronavirus pandemic but stay relevant and thrive.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Closing New Haven Location
The owners said the decision to close the popular restaurant was a “difficult, but necessary choice.”
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT State Data Error Leads To Higher Positive Test Rate
The state broke a streak of increasing hospitalizations Tuesday after more than a week straight of increases.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford's Great Pumpkin Festival Canceled Due To Coronavirus
The event traditionally includes high-risk activities, such as horse-drawn hay rides, bounce houses, and a roaming train ride.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Teachers Concerned Over Ventilation, Engaging Remote Students
A survey by the Connecticut Education Association found teachers are concerned about ventilation, cleaning and contact tracing.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
100 Sacred Heart Students Suspended For Coronavirus Violations
Two repeat offenders were removed from campus for the remainder of the semester.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
2 Positive Coronavirus Tests Hit New Canaan Public School Staff
One staffer at the high school has tested positive for the virus, and so has one at West Elementary School, says Superintendent Luizzi.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
3 Brunswick School Students Test Positive For Coronavirus
School officials said three middle school students have tested positive for the virus and others have been asked to quarantine.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Phase 3 Reopening Still On, Hospitalizations Increase
Connecticut will press on with its third reopening phase despite an increase in hospitalizations and the positive test rate.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
