CT Town Rules On Flag Displays; Pets Saved During House Fire

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Connecticut Town Votes To Only Allow U.S., State Flags At Town Flagpoles

The subject had become controversial as the town rejected a request to allow the LGBTQ rainbow flag to be displayed during Pride month.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Save Numerous Pets During House Fire: FD

Firefighters responded to a house fire, and saved several pets from the home.>>>Read More.

Fireworks Retailer Says Buy Early, Issue Shortage Warning

Connecticut — and the nation — could be faced with a retail fireworks shortage in 2021, a top retailer is saying.>>>Read More.

Man Shot In Car, Crashes: Police

Police said the man was shot in the head, leg and shoulder and crashed the vehicle after the shooting.>>>Read More.

Patch Visits A Strawberry Patch Where The Picking Is Fruitful

On a bright blue-sky day at Bishop's Orchard, the strawberries are ripe, with blueberries, peaches, raspberries and pears coming soon.>>>Read More.

Tweed $100M Expansion Deal Announced In May, Was Inked Friday

Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority voted to approve the three-party agreement between itself, Avelo Airlines, and airport operator Avports.>>>Read More.

2 Caught Burglarizing Home: Police

A resident called police to report that a person was trying to break into their home, according to officials.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Treasurer Wooden's Baby Bonds Proposal Makes History
• Lamont Applauds Plan To Restore Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
• CT State Department Of Education Announces ARP ESSER Plan
• Current, Former UConn Players Up For 2021 ESPYs
• Barber Retiring After 50 Years Of Tonsorial Artistry
• 16 Years Later, He Made It To Commencement

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