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19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Crash At Intersection In New Hartford 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Crash At Intersection In New Hartford
19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Crash At Intersection In New Hartford A 19-year-old Connecticut resident was killed in a two-vehicle crash. The collision occurred in Litchfield County around 4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17 at the intersection of Route 202 and Route 219 in New Hartford. According to Connecticut State Police, a Chrysler 300 Touring was making a left turn off Route 202 to Route 19 when it was allegedly struck in the rear by a motorcycle driven by Hartford County resident Ausencio Vidriesca, of Simsbury. Vidriesca was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the Chrysler was not injured but was transported to New Hartford Hospital f…
Historic New Hartford Home For Sale, Featured On Popular Instagram Account: See Inside Historic New Hartford Home For Sale, Featured On Popular Instagram Account: See Inside
Historic New Hartford Home For Sale, Featured On Popular Instagram Account: See Inside If you’re looking to own a piece of history – or just want to look at “one of the finest examples of Northern Italian Renaissance architecture” – this house may be for you. The Philip Chapin House, located in the Litchfield County town of New Hartford, is a home on the National Register of Historic Places that was originally built in 1867 by a local prominent family — and it is still making news today. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom house, originally owned by its namesake, Philip Chapin, who founded sewing machine maker Chapin Machine Company, was featured by the popular Instagram accoun…
Troopers, Including K9, New Hartford Officers Take Fugitive into Custody Troopers, Including K9, New Hartford Officers Take Fugitive into Custody
Troopers, Including K9, New Hartford Officers Take Fugitive into Custody A combined effort by Connecticut State Police troopers, one of their K9 officers, and members of a local police department led to the capture of a wanted fugitive. On Saturday, Aug. 19 at about 10:15 p.m. in Litchfield County, an officer was patrolling in the area of Main Street in New Hartford when he observed a vehicle drive behind a commercial building.  Recognizing that the business at that location was closed, the officer from the New Hartford Police Department followed the vehicle and made contact with its operator, who was unable to provide a valid reason for driving behind the…
Thousands Without Power In CT From Strong Wind Gusts, Ice On Trees In Some Spots Thousands Without Power In CT From Strong Wind Gusts, Ice On Trees In Some Spots
Thousands Without Power In CT From Strong Wind Gusts, Ice On Trees In Some Spots Thousands of customers have found themselves without power in Connecticut as a result of high wind gusts that have downed tree branches and wires.  The outages came following a winter storm that brought freezing rain during the night of Thursday, Feb. 23, leaving trees and branches covered in a layer of ice on Friday morning, Feb. 24.  Related Story - Separate Snow Chances Coming As Drop In Temps Follows Potent Storm To make matters worse, the ice-covered branches were then battered by wind gusts of up to 46 mph, toppling branches and knocking down wires.  The combination of heavy wind a…
Torrington Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 202 In New Hartford Torrington Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 202 In New Hartford
Torrington Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 202 In New Hartford Police are investigating a fatal head-on crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 in Litchfield County on Route 202 in New Hartford. A 2016 Ryder Truck was traveling eastbound and a 2004 Honda Odyssey EX was traveling westbound when, for an unknown reason, the Odyssey crossed the double-yellow line in the roadway and struck the Ryder Truck head-on, Connecticut State Police said.  The Odyssey driver succumbed to her injuries, according to police. She's been identified as Litchfield County resident Gena Marie, age 60, of…
Missing New York Woman Found In New Hartford By CT State Police Missing New York Woman Found In New Hartford By CT State Police
Missing New York Woman Found In New Hartford By CT State Police A missing Hudson Valley woman has been found by the Connecticut State Police. Putnam County resident Catherine Tully, age 83, of Patterson, was reported missing by Westport Police in Connecticut on Monday, Nov. 14, after her car was tracked at one point to the Weston Road area of the city, said Lt. Jillian Cabana, of the Westport Police. Family members responded to Westport when Tully failed to return home to New York after she left her around 2 p.m., and was tracked to Westport, Cabana said. The department issued a Silver Alert for Tully's 2017 Toyota Rav 4, saying she was last known…
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Thousands in Connecticut remain without power after whipping winds and pouring rain brought down trees and power lines across the state, causing outages. As of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 14,006 of Eversource’s 1.28 million Connecticut customers were still without power, while United Illuminating crews worked to repair 22 outages impacting 1,215 customers. Related story - Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region More than 100 outages were still being reported in: Meriden: 2,011; Shelton: 908; Old Lyme: 882; Guilford: 765; Coventr…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Hundreds in Connecticut are still without power as a Nor’easter rolls through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. With the worst of the storm yet to hit, 1,789 of Eversource’s 1,287,274 customers in Connecticut were reporting outages as of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were being reported in: Madison: 730; Killingworth: 254; Guilford: 177; Marlborough: 121; New London: 85; Deep River: 72; Washington: 67; Harwinton: 62; East Lyme: 59; Montville: 27; Branford: 25; Stonington: 21; Stamford: 15; Westport: 13; Danbury:…
Flags Ordered At Half-Staff For Firefighter Who Died In Litchfield County Flags Ordered At Half-Staff For Firefighter Who Died In Litchfield County
Flags Ordered At Half-Staff For Firefighter Who Died In Litchfield County Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered that US and state flags be lowered to half-staff to honor a 26-year-old firefighter who died after falling ill while responding to a three-alarm blaze. Lamont directed flags to be lowered until the date of Colin McFadden's burial, which has not been determined yet.  Related - Firefighter Dies After Collapsing At Scene Of Litchfield County Blaze The Burlington Fire Department reported that McFadden suffered a medical emergency while responding to the fire in Litchfield County in the Town of New Hartford at about 2:30 a.m. Tues…
Firefighter Critical After Collapsing During Litchfield County Fire Firefighter Critical After Collapsing During Litchfield County Fire
Firefighter Critical After Collapsing During Litchfield County Fire A Connecticut firefighter is in critical condition following a fire that broke out at a historic building that also injured two others. The three-alarm fire started in Litchfield County, in the Town of New Hartford, around 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, on the third floor and the roof of the building at 4 Bridge St., Jon Barbagallo, public information officer for Norfolk said. According to Barbagallo, 75 to 100 first responders were on the scene and to work as stand-by units. During the fire, a 26-year-old Burlington Fire Department volunteer collapsed after experienced a medical emergency a…
Strong Gusty Winds Down Tree Limbs, Cause Scattered Power Outages In Connecticut Strong Gusty Winds Down Tree Limbs, Cause Scattered Power Outages In Connecticut
Strong Gusty Winds Down Tree Limbs, Cause Scattered Power Outages In Connecticut Hundreds in Connecticut are now without power as high winds whip through the area. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 29. As of around 10 a.m. Monday, 1,132 of Eversource’s 1,284,773 Connecticut customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating was still working to repair four active outages impacting 40 of its 340,198 customers. According to Eversouce, outages were still being reported in: Colebrook: 271; Coventry: 166; New Milford: 102; Hartland: 85; Torrington: 72; Wilton: 55; Granby: 53; Willington: 45; Greenwich: 46; Stamford: 39; Norwalk: 37; …
COVID-19: First Death From UK 'Super Spreader' Strain Confirmed In Connecticut COVID-19: First Death From UK 'Super Spreader' Strain Confirmed In Connecticut
Covid-19: First Death From UK 'Super Spreader' Strain Confirmed In Connecticut Health officials in Connecticut have confirmed the first reported death from the so-called "super spreader" COVID-19 variant that came out of the United Kingdom. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s office reported on Monday, March 8 the Department of Health has now seen a total of 81 confirmed cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, more commonly known as the UK strain. The latest data comes as 15 new cases of the variant were confirmed in Connecticut. The 15 individuals are residents of the following towns: Waterbury (3); East Canaan (2); Beacon Falls (1); Bridgeport (1); Hamden (1); Middletown (1); N…
Connecticut Leaning Blue, But Here Are The Towns That Voted For Trump Connecticut Leaning Blue, But Here Are The Towns That Voted For Trump
Connecticut Leaning Blue, But Here Are The Towns That Voted For Trump As many elections, including the one for president, are still being counted, Connecticut hasn't quite finished tallying all its ballots, but it seems likely the state will remain blue As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 a.m., 85 percent of the votes for president cast in Connecticut had been counted. As was anticipated, challenger Democrat Joe Biden has the current majority vote for president. Biden has won 58.5% of the vote with more than 928,131 ballots cast in his favor.  Trump secured 39.9% of the vote and accumulated 633,711 ballots in his favor. The following is a list of cities…
New Outage Update: Full Litchfield County Restoration Nearly Complete Eight Days After Storm New Outage Update: Full Litchfield County Restoration Nearly Complete Eight Days After Storm
New Outage Update: Full Litchfield County Restoration Nearly Complete Eight Days After Storm It took more than a week, but only a handful of Litchfield County residents have not had power restored following the wreckage of Tropical Storm Isaias. Utilizing more than 2,500 line and tree crews working nonstop to repair the damage and restore remaining outages following Isaias, crews restored power to more than 58,000 customers overnight. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, just 1,262 of Eversource’s 1,281,332 customers were still without power. Another 23 United Illuminating customers were also reporting outages. Outages were still reported in:  New Milford: 34 (0.24 percent of cus…
Isaias Outage Update: Latest Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns Isaias Outage Update: Latest Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns
Isaias Outage Update: Latest Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns Power has been restored to thousands in Connecticut, but more than 30,000 are still waiting for crews to make repairs a week after Tropical Storm Isaias struck Litchfield County. As of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 30,634 of Eversource’s 1,281,332 Connecticut customers were still waiting to have their power turned back on. An additional 174 United Illuminating customers were also dealing with outages. Here's the latest breakdown of active power outages in Litchfield County, according to Eversource:  New Milford: 2,631 (18.80 percent of customers); Woodbury: 1,326 (25.49 percent o…
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns Thousands in Litchfield County remain without power nearly a week after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the East Coast. As of 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 88,499 of Eversource’s 1,281,332 Connecticut customers were still reporting outages. United Illuminating crews were also working to repair 917 outages that were impacting a total of 2,754 customers in Connecticut. Power was restored to thousands in Connecticut over the weekend but thousands more remain in the dark following the wreckage caused by Tropical Isaias. “We know how frustrated our customers who still don’t have power are…
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Litchfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Roxbury, cited for its "rural feel" and "top-rated public schools," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Barkhamsted, No. 3 Washington, No. 4 New Hartford, No. 5 Harwinton, No. 6 Bridgewater, No. 7 Litchfield, No. 8 New Milford, No. 9 Woodbury and No. 10 Watertown to make…
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Litchfield County Towns Power has been restored to thousands more in Connecticut so far over the weekend but thousands more remain in the dark five days after Tropical Isaias barreled through the region. A total of 168,133 of 1,281,259 Eversource customers (13.12 percent) in Connecticut are still without power as of 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Here's the latest breakdown of active power outages in Litchfield County, according to Eversource: New Milford: 4,311 (30.8 percent of customers) Woodbury: 2,400 (46.1 percent of customers) Litchfield: 1,566 (33.2 percent of customers) Norfolk: 1,021 (91.3 per…
Isaias Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Litchfield County Communities Most Affected Isaias Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Litchfield County Communities Most Affected
Isaias Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Litchfield County Communities Most Affected Some Litchfield County residents may be without power throughout the weekend as utility crews continue working to repair the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Despite calling in outside contractors and working around the clock to restore power, Eversource is estimating that storm restoration will not be “substantially complete” until 11:59 on Tuesday, Aug. 11. According to Eversource, more than 700 crews are working to repair the widespread damage to the electric system caused by Isaias. A “significant” number of additional out-of-state mutual aid crews are arriving Friday, Aug. 7. …
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Litchfield County Communities Are Most Affected Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Litchfield County Communities Are Most Affected
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Litchfield County Communities Are Most Affected More than 50,000 Litchfield residents are still in the dark two days after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, toppling trees, felling utility poles, and sending power lines flying. Hundreds of Eversource line, tree, and service crews worked through the night after Tropical Storm Isaias and minor tornadoes tore through Connecticut causing widespread and historic damage to the company’s electric system, according to the company. In Litchfield County, as of 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, there were still 50,705 Eversource customers without power. A breakdown of active power out…
Litchfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected Litchfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected
Litchfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected More than 66,000 Litchfield residents are still in the dark a day after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, toppling trees, felling utility poles, and sending power lines flying. Hundreds of Eversource line, tree, and service crews worked through the night after Tropical Storm Isaias and associated tornadoes tore through Connecticut causing widespread and historic damage to the company’s electric system, according to the company. In Litchfield County, as of 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, there were still 66,301 Eversource customers without power. A breakdown of acti…
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Litchfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Roxbury, cited for its "rural feel" and "top-rated public schools," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Barkhamsted, No. 3 Washington, No. 4 New Hartford, No. 5 Harwinton, No. 6 Bridgewater, No. 7 Litchfield, No. 8 New Milford, No. 9 Woodbury and No. 10 Watertown to make…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Litchfield County Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Litchfield County
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Litchfield County Hundreds of Litchfield County residents are still in the dark a day after thunder and wind storms rolled through the region. As of 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, Eversource was still working to restore power to 9,090 of its 1,279,556 Connecticut customers, while United Illuminating was reporting just six outages. Outages in Litchfield County were reported in: Sharon (171); Woodbury (166); Washington (144); Salisbury (41); New Hartford (37); Barkhamsted (31); Harwinton (13); Litchfield (12); Goshen (9). Outages were also reported in Watertown and Roxbury. “Eversource crews are working …
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Litchfield County Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Litchfield County
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Litchfield County Thousands of Litchfield County residents were left in the dark as storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 50 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. As of 1:45 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 29,787 of Eversource’s 1,279,556 customers were without power, while the United Illuminating Company was reporting 27 outages impacting 783 of their 337,094 Connecticut customers. Earlier story: High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages In Litchfield County, the most outages were reported in: Woodbury (928); Waterto…