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Glastonbury, Connecticut is located in Hartford County. Zip codes in Glastonbury, CT include 06033. The median home price in Glastonbury is $339,900 which is roughly $162/per square foot. More Glastonbury information.

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5 hrs ago | The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Wright-Pierce Engineering Announces New Shareholders

Landscape Architect, Stormwater and Wastewater Engineers Broaden Ownership of Local Environmental Engineering Firm.

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9 hrs ago | KCTV5

PD: Burglaries occurring while families at wakes, funerals

Police in several towns are advising the public to be aware of residential break-ins that have happened when families were out attending a wake or funeral for a loved one.

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Fri May 24, 2013

The Hartford Courant

A Photograph From Spain Brings Back Memories Of An Emergency Beach...

As Lt. Eugene Casale aimed the nose of the Douglas A-26 Invader toward England on an October evening in 1944, the cockpit area felt a little cold.

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NBC Connecticut

Thieves Targeting Houses During Funerals

Over the past few months, residents of Glastonbury and nearby towns have returned from wakes and funerals of family members to find that burglars struck while they were paying their final respects.

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The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Quinnipiac University Film Produced By Glastonbury...

Quinnipiac University has been nominated for a regional Emmy award by the Boston/New England chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its documentary, "Justice as a Black Woman: The Life and Work of Constance Baker Motley." The biographical film tells the story of the New Haven native, who was a civil rights activist, ... (more)

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The Hartford Courant

The Rebirth Of A 143-Year-Old Tobacco Shed To Be Subject Of...

This historic tobacco shed on the grounds of the Welles Shipman Ward House will be the subject of a talk Tuesday.

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Thu May 23, 2013

LocalOnlineNews.tv

Residents Ask For Compromise on Chester Ferry Fare Hike

Residents called for compromise Wednesday at an informational meeting on a proposal to double fares for the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, urging state Department of Transportation officials to consider a smaller increase in the fare for crossing the Connecticut River on the historic ferry.

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The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Doggy Treat Truck Visits South Windsor Dog Park

Best Friends Pet Care Treat Truck for Dogs is bringing canine to local dog parks this week.

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The Hartford Courant

Glastonbury Awarded For Energy Efficiencies At Three Buildings

Town Manager Richard J. Johnson, Superintendent of Buildings Dave Sacchitella, Superintendent of Sanitation Michael Bisi and Director of Operations Lance Mazur accepted Power of Change Awards on behalf of the town.

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Wed May 22, 2013

The Hartford Courant

Glastonbury Highway Crews To Start Milling, Paving Addison Road Soon

According to the town highway department, milling work on Addison Road between Griswold Street and the East Hartford town line will start June 6. Milling and paving work has begun along Oak Street in East Hartford to the town line.

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Wed May 15, 2013

NBC Connecticut

Plans Axed for State Police Gun Range in Glastonbury

A group opposing the new state police firearms training facility had made their opinions known to the town council in earlier meetings and finally got the answer they were looking for during a Monday night meeting.

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Tue May 14, 2013

The Hartford Courant

More Lawmakers Join Fight Against Higher Ferry Fares

Three more Republican legislators have joined the fight against the state's plan to double fares on the landmark Connecticut River ferries.

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The Hartford Courant

Glastonbury High School Teacher Selected As Building's Next Assistant Principal

Skarvelas, a social studies teacher at the school for the past six years, will replace Drew DiPippo who was hired last month as principal of Canton High School.

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The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Nami Connecticut To Hold Its 10th Anniversary Annual NAMIWalk

The Connecticut Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is pleased to announce that it will hold its 10th Annual Walk Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18th, 9-11:30 a.m. at Bushnell Park in Hartford.

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The Hartford Courant

Glastonbury Town Council Holding Hearings On Apartments, Land Acquisition And New Home For Church

The town council will hold public hearings tonight on a new church, converting a former coffin factory into apartments and purchasing property around Glastonbury High School.

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Mon May 13, 2013

The Hartford Courant

Glastonbury Town Council May Take A Stance On State Police's Proposed Firearms Training Facility

The town council is preparing for its own public hearing of sorts on a state police proposal to build a firearms training facility within the Meshomasic State Forest.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Many Connecticut Artists To Exhibit At Eleventh...

Imagine a blank canvas, then picture brush strokes resolving into bright flowers, verdant grass, shady trees, and a meandering stream.

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Fri May 10, 2013

The Hartford Courant

State Senator, Residents Mobilize Against Proposed Ferry Fare Increases

State Sen. Art Linares, R-Westbrook, is joining residents mobilizing to oppose to the state Department of Transportation's plan to double fares on its historic Connecticut River ferries.

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The Hartford Courant

Glastonbury VFW Hosting "Flowers In The Garden" Packing Event For Troops Overseas

On May 19, from noon to 3 p.m., the group will be seeking donations of socks, towels, twin bed sheets and pillowcases and snack items, such as beef jerky, nutrition bars, iced tea and lemonade mixes, microwave popcorn and small jars of peanut butter.

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Thu May 09, 2013

The Hartford Courant

Dozens Speak Against Proposed State Police Firearm Range In State Forest In Glastonbury

Dozens of speakers had one message Thursday night for the state police officials who plan to build a new firearms training facility: "Not in my state forest." Hundreds of residents, joined by many who want to protect the state's second largest state forest, packed the Riverfront Community Center for an informational meeting Thursday.

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