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Popular Italian Restaurant Prepares To Close: 'We Have Loved Serving You' Popular Italian Restaurant Prepares To Close: 'We Have Loved Serving You'
Popular Italian Restaurant Prepares To Close: 'We Have Loved Serving You' The time has come.  Avanti Restaurant, a popular Italian Restaurant at 34 River Road in Meriden, will close its doors for good after service on Thursday, Oct. 31, after 17 years in business. The owners — brothers Dominic and Joe Futia — announced their decision last month because they wanted to give customers time to use their gift cards or order their favorite item on the menu before it's too late.  It is with great sadness we announce that we will be closing our doors on October 31st 2024 due to the sale of the... Posted by Avanti Restaurant on Tuesday, September 3…
Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old At CT Park Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old At CT Park
Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old At CT Park A teen suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Connecticut high school student killed while walking home from school. New Haven County resident Jenigh Ward, age 18, of Hamden, was arrested Monday, June 6 on multiple charges relating to the homicide of 15-year-old Elijah Gomez, according to Hamden Police.  Ward was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and carrying a pistol without a permit. He is being held on $1 million bond ahead of his next court date on Monday, June 13. Jenigh Ward was arrested Monday, June 6, in connection to the fatal shooti…
Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year Holyoke’s mayor for the last 10 years said he will not run for re-election. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around 10 a.m., Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse said in a statement that he will not run for re-election next year because of a campaign promise he made, when he was first elected, to serve no more than 10 years in the role. “Democracy works best when we create space for more voices and perspectives to influence the public sphere,” Morse said. “So, with a municipal election year almost upon us, I feel it’s important to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election.” Morse was elected mayor at age…