Ciara Hooks
Staff Writer at New Britain Herald
Digital Reporter at Meriden Record Journal
Writing is one of my passions. Trying to make something out of it. Business & Entertainment Staff Writer at the @NewBritHerald, but sky's the Limit. CCSU Alum
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks
Pennsylvania-based retailer Five Below is expanding into both Southington and Hamden this year. The retailer's newest store in Southington is officially opening in the ShopRite Plaza at 724 Queen St. on Friday, according to a press release. The all-new Five Below offers a variety of merchandise, including candy and snacks, brand name beauty items, technology, and room and party décor. Most items are priced between $1 and $5, but there is also a Five Beyond shop with items priced above $5.
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks
SOUTHINGTON- The Southington Water Department is moving forward with its new drinking water treatment building along with water main replacements and other upgrades that service all town residents and some Cheshire residents. The new $3.5 million drinking water treatment building is being built over Well #10, a 120-foot-deep drinking water well that was added in 2022 next to Well #9.
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2 weeks ago |
ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks
WALLINGFORD- World Turtle Day took on a new meaning for the residents and staff of Masonicare's Ashlar Village in Wallingford after they released Bowser - the snapping turtle they came to know, nurture and love - into his new habitat Friday. "He has really become the mascot for our Ashlar Village dining services department," said Ed Hutwagner, director of dining services.
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2 weeks ago |
ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks
MERIDEN- The late Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, a Southington native who died in the line of duty after being struck by a pickup truck while conducting a traffic stop nearly a year ago, was among those honored at Thursday's 37th annual Police Memorial Service. Also honored by the Connecticut Police Chiefs' Law-Enforcement Memorial Foundation were the late Det. Sgt. John Bonin and the late Lt. Otto Ernest Dobratz, both of the Meriden Police Department.
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2 weeks ago |
ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks
SOUTHINGTON- The expansion of Kelley and South End elementary schools, along with roof replacements for three other elementary schools are on the horizon once they pass referendum. The expansion of Kelley and South End elementary schools were previously part of the original South End construction project, said Superintendent Steven G. Madancy.
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