Danbury, CT|News|
Amos House In Danbury Helps Homeless Moms Reclaim Their Lives
How does a homeless mother in Danbury with no job find a life once she leaves the shelter?
Rich Kirby, 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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Across Connecticut|News|
CT Projects $2 Billion Budget Deficit, Lamont Plans Plug
Gov. Ned Lamont released his plan to plug a projected $2 billion budget deficit for the current fiscal year.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Updates: These Towns Have The Most New Cases
Connecticut's positive test rate remained near 2 percent and hospitalizations increased once again.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Uptick Cause Not Fully Known: Lamont
The state saw another day of a positive test rate around 1.8 percent and increase hospitalizations.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Unique Hamden Kids’ Hair Salon Needs Help Amid Pandemic
From first haircuts to birthday parties, the owners of Trixie’s Cuts For Kids in Hamden are hoping to be around for many more memories.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
New Reptile Zoo and Education Center Set to Open In Enfield
Over 50 species of amphibians and reptiles will be on display, including an 8-foot alligator, venomous snakes, various turtles and lizards.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Exceed 100
Net coronavirus hospitalizations in Connecticut exceeded 100 for the first time since June. Connecticut's third reopening phase is still on.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Plan Renderings Offer Sneak Peek At 'New Golf Land' In Vernon
Renderings submitted with applications show what the "new Golf Land" in Vernon could look like.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
State Choses Old Manchester Sam's Club For New PPE Warehouse
State officials want to purchase the former Manchester Sam's Club to store coronavirus-related personal protective equipment.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
White House Coronavirus Task Force Optimistic About CT
The task force complimented Connecticut's gradual reopening strategy determined by coronavirus metrics.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Delicious Bread Baked From Scratch: New Bakery Opens In Greenwich
Cobs Bread, a bakery franchise with a unique menu, has opened a new location in the Riverside area of Greenwich.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Greenwich Pumpkin Decorating Contest Promises Safe Halloween Fun
The town will host a virtual pumpkin decorating competition designed to bring some safe Halloween fun to residents' homes.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CDC: Best Way To Enjoy Safe Thanksgiving Is By ‘Staying Home’
Thanksgiving dinner with folks from outside your household, parades, and shopping in crowded stores are "high risk "activities, CDC says.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield School Board to Resume Meetings At Town Hall
The Enfield Board of Education will conduct an in-person meeting Tuesday for the first time since mid-March.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Elks Club Reinvents Itself While Clinging To Traditions
Volunteerism is taking a beating during COVID. Time to call in the Elks...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
New Artisan Coffee Shop Opens In Stamford
The new coffee shop will also be offering free drinks during its grand opening celebration this weekend in Stamford.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
3 Familiar Vernon Vacancies Primed For New Tenants
Three recognizable vacancies on Routes 83 and 30 are being primed for new tenants.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Department of Public Health Issues Organized Sports Guidance
The department has provided suggested guidance on the operation of youth, club and private play during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Need Help Paying Your Utility Bills? What You Need To Know Now
As the shut-off moratorium ends in days, the deadline to apply for a payment plan is Nov. 1. Here's how to keep the lights and heat on.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Ellington School Officials Plan Return to 5-Day In-Person Classes
The current hybrid schedule of in-person and remote learning will give way to a return to full-time in-person classes in early October.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT To Issue Halloween Safety Guidance Soon: Lamont
The state Department of Public Health will issue guidance for Halloween safety in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Joining Nationwide Movement, Blackstone Library Goes Fine-Free
Fines don't provide an incentive to return library items on time, instead they stop people from coming back, says library director.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Updates: Positive Test Rate Declines
Connecticut's daily positive test rate dropped slightly and the number of hospitalizations also declined slightly.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Dozen Under Quarantine At Darien Middle School Due To Coronavirus
Twelve people from the Middlesex Middle School community have been instructed to quarantine following the discovery of a positive test.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Popular Farmington-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Popular Southington-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Popular Tolland-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Popular Vernon-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT 3rd Reopening Phase Schedules: Here's What's In It
Connecticut will advance to its third reopening phase, but some businesses won't return.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Sidewalk Dining Season Extended In Wallingford
In an effort to help restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Town Council has extended the sidewalk dining season in Wallingford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
State Launches Emergency Food Resources Program For Food Pantries
"Designated a high-priority area by the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Boxes," the state, and End Hunger CT, developed a distribution plan.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus School Closure List
More than 20 school districts have had to temporarily switch at least one school to remote learning.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Sees Uptick In Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Wednesday
The rate still falls within the lower risk category for state and federal guidelines. Hospitalizations also slightly increased.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
A Store For Parents, Run By Moms: New Shop Opens In Greenwich
The Piccolina Shop, a store offering gear, toys, clothing and other items for babies and toddlers, recently opened on Greenwich Avenue.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Bethel Library Back In Business
The library will limit the number of patrons and staff in the building to reinforce social distancing, and a mask must be worn at all times
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Layoff Prevention Program Expanded In CT, Lamont Announces
The Shared Work Program helps cover wages when employee hours are temporarily reduced.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Control Good, But Cases Rise: Task Force
Connecticut is controlling the coronavirus pandemic well, according to the White House Coronavirus Task Force's latest state report.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Wedding, Portrait Photographer Opens New Studio In Greenwich
Natasha Miller, a wedding and portrait photographer, has opened a new studio space in Greenwich for her business, Tashography LLC.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Trash Sculptor Putting Out A Few Sweet Pieces
A Southington artist known as "Sugarfox" is turning trash into art.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Popular Food Truck Opens New Restaurant In Wallingford
With the opening of Taco Pacifico, Greg Sharon has realized his dream of owning and operating a tortillerÃa/taquerÃa business.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
