Connecticut
Lifeguard coverage reduced to two state parks, ending after Labor Day
Hard to believe but the summer beach season is wrapping up.
The state is already scaling back the number of lifeguards. And soon there won’t be any coverage at state parks.
At Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, families were enjoying Labor Day weekend swimming on the shoreline.
“It’s pretty warm. I went in and usually I have to be really hot to go in the water,” Bridget Finney said.
The Finney family from Simsbury found a little peace of mind to know there are lifeguards watching their little girls in the water here.
“Yeah, that’s great. Yeah. Well, when we showed up and we saw they were on duty till six or whatever, that’s just a burden off our shoulders, you know, knowing that they’re there. It’s definitely, yeah, it’s nice that they’re here,” Patrick Finney said.
Over the holiday weekend, lifeguard coverage has been reduced to just two parks now including Hammonasset.
You’ll find lifeguards in the chairs at Hammonasset and Rocky Neck in East Lyme on Monday. They will be there from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday will be their last day at both spots and after that there will be no lifeguards on duty at any state park swimming area.
This year, despite a nationwide shortage, 90 lifeguards were hired to watch over eight swim locations.
“I mean, you definitely feel safe having lifeguards here. Absolutely,” Loredana Ingenito said.
Also the state’s water quality sampling program is ending and after Labor Day, you’re urged to swim at your own risk.
HARTFORD, CT — A popular culinary destination in Connecticut’s capital city says it will be the place to be to watch the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Parkville Market in Hartford will kick off its “Summer of Soccer” celebration June 11 with a watch party for the Mexico-South Africa match, launching a series of soccer-themed events planned throughout the summer.
The Hartford food hall will broadcast matches both inside the venue and on its outdoor patio.
Organizers said opening-day activities will include face painting, custom T-shirt making, giveaways and a 360-degree photo booth.
Parkville Market’s 22 food vendors, which feature cuisines from around the world, are expected to be a central part of the experience as visitors gather to watch international soccer matches.
In addition to match broadcasts, visitors can use the venue’s new mini soccer pitch outside.
Organizers encouraged guests to bring their own soccer balls and play during events.
“Soccer is the world’s game, and Parkville Market is where the world comes together,” said Carlos Mouta, owner and CEO of Parkville Market. “And let’s go Portugal!”
Special event activations are planned for June 11, June 27 and the tournament final on July 19, according to organizers.
Located at 1400 Park St. in Hartford, Parkville Market is Connecticut’s first and largest food hall. The venue includes 22 restaurants, three bars, private event spaces and outdoor dining areas.
In a post on X, New Haven Police Department said officers were out with a shooting victim in the area of Orchard and Charles streets at 6:43 p.m.
Police said the victim’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
New Haven police Officer Christian Bruckhart said the scene was still active as of 6:45 p.m.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) – A water main break in Rocky Hill Sunday morning will impact traffic for much of the day on Grimes Road.
According to Rocky Hill Police the break happened at approximately 7:10 a.m. in the area of 40 Grimes Road between Louis Place and Hillside Avenue. Motorists are advised to take alternatee routes and avoid the area.
The Metropolitan District Commission is on scene making repairs which could take up to 8 hours.
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