/news/litchfield-county Litchfield County en-US Copyright Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:21:48 GMT /news/2024-08-21/connecticut-grapples-with-the-effects-of-climate-change-and-the-impact-on-aging-infrastructure As ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's elected officials respond to the recent flooding, they are also grappling with the reality that storms are growing in frequency and intensity. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:21:48 GMT /news/2024-08-21/connecticut-grapples-with-the-effects-of-climate-change-and-the-impact-on-aging-infrastructure Kelsey Hubbard Rollinson /news/2024-06-04/new-nonprofit-loan-program-aims-to-increase-litchfield-countys-affordable-housing Local housing nonprofits are eligible for the loans, of up to $1 million, to go toward developing or improving affordable housing. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:29:53 GMT /news/2024-06-04/new-nonprofit-loan-program-aims-to-increase-litchfield-countys-affordable-housing Abigail Brone /news/2024-05-28/litchfield-county-addresses-the-need-for-workforce-housing Litchfield County communities are turning to workforce housing as a means to lessen the cost burden on the area’s essential workers. Tue, 28 May 2024 20:38:46 GMT /news/2024-05-28/litchfield-county-addresses-the-need-for-workforce-housing Abigail Brone /show/seasoned/2024-04-17/seasoned-celebrates-earth-day-with-a-farmer-cook-and-beekeeper Horticulturist Renée Giroux talks about her approach to farming and the role small family farms play in offsetting climate change. And, author Susan Spungen gets you excited about spring cooking. Plus, Karyn Bigelow is building a community for Black beekeepers. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:29:59 GMT /show/seasoned/2024-04-17/seasoned-celebrates-earth-day-with-a-farmer-cook-and-beekeeper Robyn Doyon-Aitken , Meg Dalton, Tagan Engel, Stephanie Stender, Katrice Claudio /news/2023-12-11/ct-residents-call-for-more-federal-heating-assistance-ahead-of-winter Residents from Ansonia, Shelton and surrounding municipalities, met Monday at Ansonia city hall to share their stories and urged lawmakers to seek more federal aid to use toward home heating assistance. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:56:49 GMT /news/2023-12-11/ct-residents-call-for-more-federal-heating-assistance-ahead-of-winter Abigail Brone /news/2023-11-30/kent-leader-remembers-kissinger-larger-than-life-figure-but-very-close-to-the-town Kent First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer remembered the former diplomat as a supporter of the local library and land trust. Lindenmayer said Kissinger was sometimes seen at town events or restaurants. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:14:56 GMT /news/2023-11-30/kent-leader-remembers-kissinger-larger-than-life-figure-but-very-close-to-the-town Matt Dwyer, Kelsey Hubbard Rollinson /news/2023-11-21/mother-who-beat-cancer-gets-new-home-in-time-for-the-holidays Synthia Steinacher is the recipient of a new Housatonic Habitat for Humanity home in New Preston. It's a reality that is something even she still has a hard time believing. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:03:37 GMT /news/2023-11-21/mother-who-beat-cancer-gets-new-home-in-time-for-the-holidays Kelsey Hubbard Rollinson /news/2023-11-16/video-workers-come-alive-in-massive-american-mural-project-inspiring-next-generation-of-ct-kids At five stories high, this one-of-a-kind work of art is a visual history of America shown through its workers. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:06:34 GMT /news/2023-11-16/video-workers-come-alive-in-massive-american-mural-project-inspiring-next-generation-of-ct-kids Kevin Kuhl /news/2023-09-29/downpours-drench-ct-as-flood-warnings-issued-and-heavy-rains-continue Totals will vary widely, but the drenching conditions are likely to be the most intense in southwestern ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:27:26 GMT /news/2023-09-29/downpours-drench-ct-as-flood-warnings-issued-and-heavy-rains-continue Patrick Skahill /news/2023-08-30/ct-denies-hospitals-request-to-disband-the-only-rural-labor-and-delivery-unit-in-sharon ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Office of Health Strategy (OHS) issued its proposed decision Monday to deny Nuvance Health’s request to close down Sharon Hospital’s labor and delivery ward. It is just one of several rural hospitals in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø that has recently proposed closing their labor and delivery wards. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:52:14 GMT /news/2023-08-30/ct-denies-hospitals-request-to-disband-the-only-rural-labor-and-delivery-unit-in-sharon Kay Perkins