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Group voices concerns over state plan to build new Norwalk bridge
Group voices concerns over state plan to build new Norwalk bridge
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
Trout season kicks off Saturday morning
Trout season kicks off Saturday morning
Trout season begins Saturday morning at 6 a.m., and anglers of all ages are heading to supplies stores across western Connecticut.
Trout season begins Saturday morning at 6 a.m., and anglers of all ages are heading to supplies stores across western Connecticut.
Trout season begins Saturday morning at 6 a.m., and anglers of all ages are heading to supplies stores across western Connecticut.
Lawmakers mull moratorium on recycled rubber in playgrounds
Lawmakers mull moratorium on recycled rubber in playgrounds
The Planning and Development Committee of the state House of Representatives debated a bill that would place a moratorium on the use of recycled rubber in new playground construction pending the results of a federal study.
The Planning and Development Committee of the state House of Representatives debated a bill that would place a moratorium on the use of recycled rubber in new playground construction pending the results of a federal study.
The Planning and Development Committee of the state House of Representatives debated a bill that would place a moratorium on the use of recycled rubber in new playground construction pending the results of a federal study.
The Planning and Development Committee of the state House of Representatives debated a bill that would place a moratorium on the use of recycled rubber in new playground construction pending the results of a federal study.
State officials: Warm weather leads to increased ticks
State officials: Warm weather leads to increased ticks
Connecticut is expecting an increased amount of ticks this summer, and experts are warning residents to be careful, state officials say. Theodore Andreadis at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station in New Haven tells News 12 that because of warmer days in January and February, there will be more ticks in the area this summer. "The best method of protection is to just check yourself," he says. "If you've been in an area where there's ticks, you get b...
Connecticut is expecting an increased amount of ticks this summer, and experts are warning residents to be careful, state officials say. Theodore Andreadis at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station in New Haven tells News 12 that because of warmer days in January and February, there will be more ticks in the area this summer. "The best method of protection is to just check yourself," he says. "If you've been in an area where there's ticks, you get b...
Crews prepare for mosquito season at Eisenhower Park in Milford
Crews prepare for mosquito season at Eisenhower Park in Milford
Mosquito spraying is underway in towns and cities across western Connecticut.
Mosquito spraying is underway in towns and cities across western Connecticut.
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Norwalk lifts drought restrictions, urges water conservation
Norwalk lifts drought restrictions, urges water conservation
Norwalk officials announced Wednesday the end of their drought restrictions after a nearly six-month water emergency.
Norwalk officials announced Wednesday the end of their drought restrictions after a nearly six-month water emergency.
Norwalk officials announced Wednesday the end of their drought restrictions after a nearly six-month water emergency.
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Meeting held to discuss impact of rising sea levels in Norwalk
Meeting held to discuss impact of rising sea levels in Norwalk
The issue of rising sea levels in Norwalk was addressed at a meeting. The Norwalk Land Trust was hosting a meeting to talk about how rising sea levels could impact coastal communities. The discussion was held at 7:30 p.m. at the Rowayton Community Center. The meeting was scheduled earlier, but bad weather forced organizers to reschedule.The issue of rising sea levels in Norwalk was addressed at a meeting. The Norwalk Land Trust was hosting a meeting to talk about how rising sea levels could impact coastal communities. The discussion was held at 7:30 p.m. at the Rowayton Community Center. The meeting was scheduled earlier, but bad weather forced organizers to reschedule.News
Dye to be released in Greenwich harbor for wastewater study
Dye to be released in Greenwich harbor for wastewater study
Scientists are planning to release dye into Greenwich Harbor to study how wastewater discharges might be affecting shellfish growing areas. Parts of the harbor may turn reddish during the study beginning on Tuesday. Scientists say the dye is not harmful to people or the ecosystem. The study will track the flow of emissions from the Greenwich Water Pollution Control Facility into Long Island Sound to determine where shellfish can be safely harvested. The goal is to use the informatio...Scientists are planning to release dye into Greenwich Harbor to study how wastewater discharges might be affecting shellfish growing areas. Parts of the harbor may turn reddish during the study beginning on Tuesday. Scientists say the dye is not harmful to people or the ecosystem. The study will track the flow of emissions from the Greenwich Water Pollution Control Facility into Long Island Sound to determine where shellfish can be safely harvested. The goal is to use the informatio...News
No injuries reported in Stratford fire that severely damaged home
No injuries reported in Stratford fire that severely damaged home
A fire this morning in Stratford caused serious damage to a home on North Peters Lane.
A fire this morning in Stratford caused serious damage to a home on North Peters Lane.
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State lawmakers stamp out plan to raise smoking age
State lawmakers stamp out plan to raise smoking age
State lawmakers killed a plan to raise the legal smoking age to 21.
State lawmakers killed a plan to raise the legal smoking age to 21.
Forecast: Cloudy, rainy Wednesday
Forecast: Cloudy, rainy Wednesday
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Hundreds of nonprofits team up for 36-hour fundraiser
Hundreds of nonprofits team up for 36-hour fundraiser
Hundreds of nonprofit organizations from Waterbury and Litchfield banded together Tuesday for an all-day, all-night fundraiser.
Hundreds of nonprofit organizations from Waterbury and Litchfield banded together Tuesday for an all-day, all-night fundraiser.
Hundreds of nonprofit organizations from Waterbury and Litchfield banded together Tuesday for an all-day, all-night fundraiser.
Mayor: Danbury water main break requires custom replacement
Mayor: Danbury water main break requires custom replacement
A water main break in Danbury that caused problems for thousands of residents and shut down two schools should be repaired by Wednesday morning, according to the mayor.
A water main break in Danbury that caused problems for thousands of residents and shut down two schools should be repaired by Wednesday morning, according to the mayor.
A water main break in Danbury that caused problems for thousands of residents and shut down two schools should be repaired by Wednesday morning, according to the mayor.
Stamford food trucks in need of new parking spots
Stamford food trucks in need of new parking spots
Some food truck operators in Stamford are seeking new spots to run to their businesses.
Some food truck operators in Stamford are seeking new spots to run to their businesses.
Western Connecticut State students return to class after norovirus outbreak
Western Connecticut State students return to class after norovirus outbreak
Students returned to class today at Western Connecticut State University after an outbreak of norovirus.
Students returned to class today at Western Connecticut State University after an outbreak of norovirus.
Food and Fun Jam: Donut Crazy
Food and Fun Jam: Donut Crazy
Donut Crazy in Shelton is part of a Connecticut-based bakery chain that specializes in taking the average doughnut to a whole new level.Business Briefs: ABC News, Facebook, Sarah Jessica Parker
Business Briefs: ABC News, Facebook, Sarah Jessica Parker
ABC News will now be up all night.
ABC News will now be up all night.
Business Briefs: Alphabet, Gap, Match.com
Business Briefs: Alphabet, Gap, Match.com
Google's parent company Alphabet released its first quarter earnings after the bell Monday. Gap is reportedly opening 60 more Old Navy locations across the United States this year. A glitch on Match.com reactivated old accounts that have been deleted or d
Google's parent company Alphabet released its first quarter earnings after the bell Monday. Gap is reportedly opening 60 more Old Navy locations across the United States this year. A glitch on Match.com reactivated old accounts that have been deleted or d
Google's parent company Alphabet released its first quarter earnings after the bell Monday. Gap is reportedly opening 60 more Old Navy locations across the United States this year. A glitch on Match.com reactivated old accounts that have been deleted or deactivated.
Google's parent company Alphabet released its first quarter earnings after the bell Monday. Gap is reportedly opening 60 more Old Navy locations across the United States this year. A glitch on Match.com reactivated old accounts that have been deleted or deactivated.
Westport teachers pack Board of Education meeting to protest layoffs
Westport teachers pack Board of Education meeting to protest layoffs
Nearly 200 Westport teachers packed a Board of Education meeting Monday night wearing red to protest layoff notices send to 90 non-tenured teachers last week.
Nearly 200 Westport teachers packed a Board of Education meeting Monday night wearing red to protest layoff notices send to 90 non-tenured teachers last week.