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WFSB Building Evacuated

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:39:28 GMT

A bomb threat made against WFSB forced the evacuation of the station's Capitol Boulevard building late Friday afternoon.

Post-Sandy, State Parks Ready For Memorial Day Weekend

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:40:00 GMT

The first summer season since storm Sandy kicks off on Memorial Day weekend, and the state's parks are ready, a state spokesman said Thursday.

Connecticut Celebrates 107 Parks, 100 Years

BY STEVE GRANT, SPECIAL TO THE COURANT — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT

It was 1918, five years after the Connecticut State Park Commission was created and charged with developing a statewide system of parks. Even though the commission was presented within its first year of existence with a grand plan identifying ideal park sites, progress in actually creating them was minimal four years later.

West Haven Man Sentenced For Stealing From Dead Relative

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:56 GMT

A West Haven man was sentenced Friday to 15 months in prison for stealing more than $300,000 from his dead aunt, state officials said.

More Lawmakers Join Fight Against Higher Ferry Fares

By ERIK HESSELBERG, Special to The Courant — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:43:05 GMT

Three more Republican legislators have joined the fight against the state's plan to double fares on the landmark Connecticut River ferries.

Meriden Crashes Slow Traffic On I-91

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT

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Crashes in the north and southbound lanes of I-91 near Meriden are causing massive traffic backups. Southbound traffic is backed up all the way to Rocky Hill.

Couple Overcome Giants, Patriots Rivalry

By M.A.C. LYNCH, Special To The Courant — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

For years TiffanyRobin Jantzer pretended she was a bride at Savin Rock Beach in West Haven. "I was practicing at that gazebo since I was six," Tiffany says.

State Senator, Residents Mobilize Against Proposed Ferry Fare Increases

By ERIK HESSELBERG, Special to The Courant — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:48:08 GMT

State Sen. Art Linares, R-Westbrook, is joining residents mobilizing to oppose to the state Department of Transportation's plan to double fares on its historic Connecticut River ferries.

Dems Endorse Moriarty For Rocky Hill Mayoral Run In November

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:37:57 GMT

Timothy Moriarty, who became mayor last month following the unexpected resignation of his predecessor, received unanimous backing from the Democratic Town Committee to compete for a full term in November.

Man Dies After Dirt Bike Accident In Rocky Hill

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:09:57 GMT

A 53-year-old Plantsville man died as the result of injuries he sustained in a dirt bike accident Tuesday.

Proposed Connecticut River Ferry Fare Increases Meeting Resistance

By ERIK HESSELBERG, Special to The Courant — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:01:21 GMT

Petition Drive Launched

The state Department of Transportation's plan to double fares on the historic Connecticut River ferries is running into opposition from residents along the lower river.

Rocky Hill Council Restores Money For School Sprinklers To Budget

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:12:55 GMT

Reverses Decision To Divert Money To Security Upgrades

It's back to Plan A.

Democrat Robbins Resigns From Rocky Hill School Board

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:34:45 GMT

The board of education has lost one of its members.

First Patients Moving Into Controversial Rocky Hill Nursing Home

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:33:00 GMT

Facility Receives Necessary License From State

The nursing home at 60 West St., the subject of much recent controversy, is now fully licensed and has begun admitting patients.

Rocky Hill To Hire Firm To Analyze School Security Needs

By DAVID DRURY, Special to the Courant — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:54:52 GMT

A New York security company led by several retired high-ranking city police officers is expected to be hired by the town to conduct an in-depth security analysis of local schools.

Rocky Hill Changes Direction On School Security Plans

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:26:00 GMT

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What began as Sandy-Hook inspired proposal to base specially trained police officers in all four of the town's schools morphed into something very different during a council budget workshop Monday night.

Kevin Hunt: Why Are Some New MDC Water Fees 'Astronomical'?

Kevin Hunt - The Bottom Line — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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A glass of tap water, a cold shower and hosing down the car will cost every Metropolitan District Commission customer more this year. The reality of fee increases, following a vote of the MDC's member towns last November to fund the second phase of the Clean Water Project, finally arrived this month with the year's first quarterly bill.

Rocky Hill Appeals Dismissal Of Nursing Home Lawsuits

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:08 GMT

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Moving felons into the nursing home at 60 West St. will cause "irreparable harm'' to the Town of Rocky Hill and its residents, attorneys said as they urged the State Appellate Court to fast-track their appeal of the dismissal of the town's lawsuit against the owners of the facility.

Judge Dismisses Rocky Hill's Lawsuit Seeking To Block Nursing Home For Prisoners

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:43:00 GMT

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A Superior Court judge has dealt a devastating setback to efforts by Rocky Hill to prevent a state-backed nursing home for inmates and mental patients from opening.

Police: Serial Burglars Charged In Five Break-Ins

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:40:56 GMT

Three men suspected of burglarizing homes in several towns were arrested Tuesday in connection with six break-ins, state police said.

CREC Magnet School To Open In Rocky Hill In August

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:45:34 GMT

A former office building on Brook Street will become the temporary home of a science-themed regional magnet school for elementary students.

Judge To Decide 'Soon' On Whether To Send Rocky Hill Nursing Home Issue To Trial

By DAVID DRURY, Special to The Courant — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:16:11 GMT

No Patients Moved Into West Street Facility Yet

The Superior Court judge handling the litigation brought by the town of Rocky Hill against the opening of a state-backed nursing home for prisoners and mental patients indicated Tuesday he will decide soon whether or not to allow the case to go to trial.

Rocky Hill 'Adventure PE' Not Your Mother's Gym Class

By DAVE DRURY, Special to The Courant — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:24:00 GMT

Dave Coyne has spent 23 years coaching local youngsters, most notably as the high school head football coach.

State Police Nab Rocky Hill Bank Robbery Suspect; West Hartford Police Have Warrant For Him For Friday Robbery

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:02:01 GMT

A Bristol man who police say robbed a bank in Rocky Hill Monday was caught less than an hour later by state troopers monitoring I-91 for President Barack Obama's visit to the state.

State DOT Plans To Increase Ferry Fares

By ERIK HESSELBERG, Special to The Courant — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:09:00 GMT

Two May Meetings Will Address Proposal

The tradition of crossing the Connecticut River aboard one of the state's two historic ferries will become more costly this summer.