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13 hours ago
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Lamont awards Waterbury $4 million grant for downtown infrastructure improvements
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont awarded Waterbury a $4 million grant for infrastructure improvements to the downtown area, according to a written release. The improvements are slated to support the streetscape along West Main Street, which includes upgrades to sidewalks, lighting, roadways, sewers and storm drainage, the press release said. Thousands attend 'Little Poland Festival' in New Britain This will address the concerns of infrastructure more than 100 years old, according to a written release. The grant will be released through the state's Community Investment Fund. Lamont will hold a press conference alongside Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski and other state officials at 10:30 on Monday at the Connecticut Department of Children and Families lot. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21 hours ago
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30,000 attend ‘Little Poland Festival' in New Britain
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Polish music and food filled the streets of New Britain as the community gathered to celebrate the twelfth annual 'Little Poland Festival' Sunday afternoon. The all-day-event was hosted by the Polonia Business Association, a local non-profit that aims to promote New Britain's Polish neighborhood. 'Little Poland continues to grow and the strong business community is a crucial piece of that expansion,' Mayor of New Britain Erin Stewart said. 'There are over 100 businesses in Little Poland that continue to be successful in part due to the close-knit community that works tirelessly to build connections both here and abroad.' Runners take to Standish Park for Wethersfield Community Run The festival is one of the largest cultural celebrations in New England, attracting the company of over 30,000 people with 120 vendor booths, live entertainment and activities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
