Steve Bigham

The latest proposal calls for a 2.75-megawatt ground-mounted solar facility on 13.5 acres of farmland.

“The purpose of the fair has always been about education ... and to provide friendly competition among neighbors, and that tradition remains the same just as it was when it began 100 years ago."

The 70-plus workers, represented by Teamsters Local 671, had been set to vote on whether to authorize a strike set to begin Sept 1.

The town expects to receive full reimbursement through FEMA and the state for the $1.5 million in repairs.

The estimates an average household would pay nearly $300 more per year, while businesses could see several thousand dollars in additional charges.

“We look forward to a final resolution of the unpaid bills in the near future so we may all move forward," the Waterbury mayor said.

The referendum passed by a wide margin, with 2,060 voters in favor and 823 voting against the measure.

The committee is planning a monument dedicated to all 116 known Revolutionary War veterans, to be installed near Town Hall, and events for America 250.

The school board chairwoman says it was a technical mistake rather than intentional misconduct.

Connecticut welcomed a bevy of new restaurants this year. Here's a list of the notable ones.