Connecticut
Residents in parts of Connecticut, Long Island asked to limit water usage
JERICHO, N.Y. — There are drought situations within the Tri-State Space.
Fairfield County and each different county in Connecticut entered Stage 2 drought situations Thursday. Leaders are asking folks to voluntarily restrict water situations.
In a single group in Nassau County, the situations are worse. Just a few days in the past, the Jericho Water District issued a “no watering” alert.
Officers say water should not be used for something aside from private and home use.
Connecticut
Crews battle brush fire in East Windsor
Connecticut
American Freight to close 2 stores in Connecticut
An appliance and furniture store announced that they’ll be closing their two locations in Connecticut.
American Freight is closing all 328 of its locations nationwide, including in Newington and Derby.
Because of this, they’re offering sales in person and online.
Shoppers can expect discounts of up to 30% off the lowest ticketed prices. Available items include living room sets, bedroom furniture, dining tables and a selection of appliances.
The store’s Newington location is at 65 Holmes Rd. and the Derby location is at 656 New Haven Ave.
They also have several locations in neighboring states including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.
In a statement, the company says it has struggled due to inflation and macroeconomic challenges.
There will be financing and delivery services available to customers, and all sales are final. You can visit their website here.
Connecticut
Free dental clinic in Waterbury to provide cleanings, root canals and more
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy will host its 18th free dental clinic in collaboration with the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach this weekend.
The clinic will be located inside the gym at Wilby High School in Waterbury and will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10.
All dental services will be first come first serve and priority will be given to veterans, people living with disabilities, children and seniors.
Services being offered included exams, x-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings, a limited number of front teeth root canals and a limited number of interim partial dentures.
Over 1,000 volunteers are expected to provide services to 1,700 people. The clinic is free and patients are not required to provide documentation.
The clinic is asking that patients provide a list of any current medications.
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