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A group of students used a survey of Patch readers to build a list of the biggest road issues for the town’s Public Works Department.
Sources say parent company UTC is considering the Stratford helicopter manufacturer's future.
The First Selectman says Newtown cannot afford capital road improvements without a substantial cost increase in coming years.
The First Selectmen asked residents to attend a February public hearing on a proposed state-funded bridge replacement near the Route 302 / Main St. intersection.
Reed said the district is "not running away" from enrollment, reducing staff and lowering school budgets.
Llodra says she's "struggled to keep the budget as close to zero as possible."
Sen. Chris Murphy called the budget a 'home run' for Sikorsky.
ConnDOT will install an 8-foot protective barrier and plant trees along I-84, according to Rep. Mitch Bolinsky.
Sandy Hook Promise, other advocates come to the New Hampshire Statehouse in Concord to promote bill.