Kaitlin Lyle

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Kaitlin Lyle

There’s a tenderness in Jim Taylor’s expression that speaks volumes as he watches his wife Geri search for words to express herself. “The problem with Geri is she’s an undying optimist,” he said. “It’s just who Geri is — she’s extremely positive, Pollyanna and Mary Poppins.

Dec 8, 2024 | registercitizen.com | Kaitlin Lyle

Shah's Halal Food is continuing its Connecticut expansion by opening a new restaurant on Friday at 8 South Main St. in Winsted. Shah's Halal Food/contributed photoShah's Halal Food is continuing its Connecticut expansion by opening a new restaurant on Friday at 8 South Main St. in Winsted. Shah's Halal Food/contributed photoShah's Halal Food is opening in Winsted, town officials confirmed. Pictured here is a chicken and rice platter, the restaurant's most popular dish.

Dec 5, 2024 | newstimes.com | Kaitlin Lyle

NEW MILFORD — With construction underway to create new housing units in town, some residents are worried the new developments might lead to additional traffic issues. “The fact that people are concerned about the traffic is bad enough,” said state Rep. Bill Buckbee, R-New Milford. “Now how bad is it going to get when we have these new developments set up in these places that are already overwhelmed with traffic?

Dec 3, 2024 | registercitizen.com | Kaitlin Lyle

Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington, Conn. Register Citizen File PhotoTORRINGTON — Individuals seeking shelter this winter can take refuge inside the Trinity Episcopal Church where Torrington’s emergency shelter, Operation Overflow, will be housed for the 2024 season. “We go by the motto of 'clean, safe, warm,'” said Greg Brisco, chief executive officer of Northwestern Connecticut YMCA, which runs Operation Overflow. “That’s really what we’re there to offer.

Dec 2, 2024 | ctinsider.com | Kaitlin Lyle

WILTON — Two months have passed since the tenants of the G&B Cultural Center were forced to move out when the building was closed due to health and safety concerns. While some of the remaining contents were auctioned off, the town is weighing the building’s future. “It’s all things that belong to the artists or were accumulated by the center,” Pat Hegnauer, director of the G&B Cultural Center, said about the final contents.