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Obituary: James S. Johnson Jr., 94, Of Hamden

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2 years ago

February 24, 2024

Obituary: James S. Johnson Jr., 94, Of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home): James S. Johnson Jr., 94, of Hamden, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024. He and his twin Albert were born in New Haven on July 2, 1929, to James S. Johnson and Caryl C. Ellis Johnson.

Jim is survived by his wife, Kristin O. Johnson, and his children James S. Johnson, III (Marion), Elizabeth Johnson, and Douglas Johnson (Mary), his stepchildren Laura Seeley (Stuart) and James Woodbridge, his grandchildren, Melissa, Ezra, and Molly, his step-grandchildren Corey and Dexter, and six great-grandchildren and their father, Yaakov Laine. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Mary Alice Frankenberger and Joan Stone.

Jim was predeceased by his twin brother Albert Johnson.

Jim attended Worthington Hooker Grammar School, Hillhouse High School (class of 1947) and Colorado College (BA, 1953). He also served in the United States Navy.

As a young man, Jim worked in the family business, J. Johnson & Sons Clothing Store in New Haven. Later on, he worked for John Hancock Life Insurance, was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Connecticut Limousine and still later, an agent at Dow Realty.

He served on the Board of Directors of Columbus House, was Division Chairman for the United Way of Greater New Haven, was President of The New Haven Boys Club, and was a grant reviewer for New Haven Foundation. He also proudly volunteered for eight years at Yale New Haven’s Smilow Cancer Center.

Jim enjoyed sailing with Kris on his 30-foot Cape Dory cutter rig. In his later years, he was an avid nature photographer. He was also a devoted Yale University Hockey fan.

Family and friends are invited to honor Jim’s well-lived life on Monday, Feb. 26, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Whitney Center 6th Floor Common, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, in Hamden.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Haven Boys and Girls Club or the Connecticut Food Bank.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home here.

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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6 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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18 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.

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