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Damon Wayans Jr. to Perform Stand-Up in Manchester, CT Alongside Local Entertainment Events

Damon Wayans Jr. to Perform Stand-Up in Manchester, CT Alongside Local Entertainment Events

Damon Wayans Jr. to Perform Stand-Up in Manchester, CT Alongside Local Entertainment Events
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Thy Neighbors Farm Expands Regenerative Agriculture and Community Service with UConn Extension Support

Thy Neighbors Farm Expands Regenerative Agriculture and Community Service with UConn Extension Support

Steven Thompson, owner of Thy Neighbors Farm in Torrington, Connecticut, has significantly expanded his veteran-owned farming operation with extensive support from UConn Extension. What began as a backyard garden to address food insecurity during the pandemic has evolved into a diversified regenerative farm spanning 1.5 acres of vegetable production and a flock of approximately 120 Katahdin breeding ewes. The farm utilizes no-till practices, hydroponics, and solar grazing, a partnership with renewable energy installations. Thompson has participated in numerous UConn Extension programs, including the Climate Smart Adaptation Strategies Certificate Course, the Solid Ground Tool and Equipment Stipend funded by USDA pandemic assistance, and the Farm to School Ready to Sell Cohort. These programs have enabled him to acquire specialized equipment, implement innovative farming techniques, and establish farm-to-school deliveries of hydroponically grown lettuce. Community service remains central to the farm's missi...
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Angelina Jolie Relocates to Connecticut Following Sale of Los Angeles Estate

Angelina Jolie Relocates to Connecticut Following Sale of Los Angeles Estate

Angelina Jolie Relocates to Connecticut Following Sale of Los Angeles Estate
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Angelina Jolie Relocates to Connecticut After Selling Los Angeles Mansion

Angelina Jolie Relocates to Connecticut After Selling Los Angeles Mansion

Angelina Jolie Relocates to Connecticut After Selling Los Angeles Mansion
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Boston Bruins Host Annual Holiday Toy Shopping Event for Hospitalized Children

Boston Bruins Host Annual Holiday Toy Shopping Event for Hospitalized Children

Boston Bruins Host Annual Holiday Toy Shopping Event for Hospitalized Children
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The Waterbury Times Reviews Top 50 Stories of 2026, Highlighting Downtown Development and Local Incidents

The Waterbury Times Reviews Top 50 Stories of 2026, Highlighting Downtown Development and Local Incidents

The Waterbury Times has initiated its annual 'Year in Review' series, counting down the top 50 stories that shaped Waterbury, Connecticut, in 2026. This retrospective aims to revisit significant people, decisions, developments, and events from the past year. Among the initial stories highlighted are ongoing downtown redevelopment efforts, which saw the city advance a major development proposal with a first-time developer even before their initial project was completed. This particular story, originally published on May 14, 2026, focused on the city's expanding development pipeline and the strategic decisions influencing the future of downtown Waterbury. Another notable event in the countdown is a mid-summer motor vehicle accident in Waterbury's East End, which resulted in injuries to multiple individuals, including a child. This incident was originally reported on July 25, 2026, underscoring the local impact of such events.
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Connecticut Disability Advocates Urge Governor Lamont to Protect Medicaid Home Care Funding

Connecticut Disability Advocates Urge Governor Lamont to Protect Medicaid Home Care Funding

Disability rights advocates in Connecticut are urging Governor Ned Lamont's administration to safeguard funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs. These programs, particularly Community First Choice (CFC), enable individuals with disabilities to receive care in their own homes, promoting independence and personal choice. Concerns arose after a proposal during the 2026 legislative session threatened to cut CFC funding, a proposal that was ultimately abandoned but caused significant alarm within the disability community. Advocates, including Walter Glomb, Executive Director of the Connecticut State Council on Developmental Disabilities, gathered to send a clear message to Governor Lamont ahead of his budget proposal next year. They fear that amid rising Medicaid costs and decreasing federal aid, cuts to these vital programs could be reconsidered. The CFC program allows qualified individuals to choose their own care, a flexibility that advocates argue is crucial for dignity and au...
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Charles Schwab Employees Pack Over One Million Meals and Donate $300,000 to Hunger Relief

Charles Schwab Employees Pack Over One Million Meals and Donate $300,000 to Hunger Relief

Charles Schwab Employees Pack Over One Million Meals and Donate $300,000 to Hunger Relief
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9D Breathwork Offers Immersive Wellness Experiences in Connecticut

9D Breathwork Offers Immersive Wellness Experiences in Connecticut

9D Breathwork Offers Immersive Wellness Experiences in Connecticut
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Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut

Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut

Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut
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Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns
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Connecticut Transportation Initiatives Face Delays and Funding Challenges

Connecticut Transportation Initiatives Face Delays and Funding Challenges

Connecticut's transportation infrastructure projects are experiencing a mix of progress, setbacks, and significant cost overruns. While new train stations are being built in Windsor Locks and Enfield, and renovations are underway at Union Station in New Haven, other major projects are facing delays. The Waterbury line remains closed until May 2027 for upgrades, and a $340 million investment over nine years is allocated for three miles of track between Bridgeport and Stratford, equating to $113 million per mile. The total budget for New Haven line speed enhancements is $1.6 billion over nine years. Despite a projected $209 million surplus in the Special Transportation Fund by FY2027, the state has implemented two fare hikes. Ridership on Metro-North has recovered to about 90% of pre-COVID levels, with strong on-time performance. However, Shore Line East service has not returned to pre-2020 numbers, and the state is reverting to diesel locomotives due to unwillingness to pay Amtrak for overhead wire usage. T...