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for new, clean sources of water. Finding that new source may mean wells seven and
Balloon fest
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Renters rebate
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eight could be shut down and the manganese issue avoided.
Berkmoes is a Democrat. Erika Pocock, the board’s vice president and a Republican, said the board is
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Theater
Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. On sale now: “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” May 5 to 20; “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12.
For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.
proactive about safeguarding the safety of the town’s drinking water.
“Our problem is weighing where this project rates in scale, all while respecting hard-working families in Southington. They don’t need a type of tax (rate) increase right now,” she said.
Last year, water department leaders met U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal for a tour of the Southington facility and to impress upon him the need for help in funding local water projects.
Blumenthal said water issues are becoming more urgent all over the country, adding that he understands Southington’s needs.
