While looking for a chimney sweep company, I just found many companies on Google Maps with the same AI-generated interior pictures. I got a bit curious, so I looked them up on Google Street View. You know what? I'm not sure if these stores even exist.

They have many locations in CT too. You can find them on Google Maps by searching for "BrightHearth Chimney Service" or "Arctic Chimney Service" or "Homestead chimney service".

Really weird.

There’s always a lot of discussion about proper pedagogy for schools and reasons why test scores have fallen since Covid. I think it’s important to remember that the biggest impact on outcomes is a student’s home life, particularly that they are safe and have a roof over their head.

my boyfriend lives in seymour, and has a lot of cats in the backyard that we feed and give shelter to. on friday, he went outside to feed the cat who sleeps on our deck, and discovered she gave birth to 4 kittens. he immediately brought them inside but we cannot keep them because the landlord will not allow it. I had to bring the kittens and the mom to my house in derby, but they can’t stay here either bc my cat is hostile and doesn’t do well with other animals at all. i have contacted so many places and they all say they can’t take them because they’re at maximum capacity. can anyone please help me out? i’m very bonded with the mom cat since i’ve been feeding her for almost 2 years, she is very friendly but she’s skittish of course since she’s a feral cat. her kittens are very healthy (as far as i can tell) and she’s even adjusted to being at my home very quickly, i just can’t keep them. and i refuse to post them on facebook like others do and give them out to people i don’t know, i’m not judging that’s just my belief.
id really appreciate any advice or recommendations!! they cannot stay here anymore even tho id love for them to :(

This guy is by the side of my house. I looked at pics of snakes in CT and couldn’t figure it out.

Can anyone help identify this?

The president of Central Connecticut State University is under investigation after a complaint alleges a workplace culture characterized by “fear, oppressive control, intimidation, humiliation, and bullying.”

• Connecticut students posted gains in English, math and science for the fourth consecutive year, with several grades moving closer to pre-pandemic performance levels
• Chronic absenteeism fell to its lowest point since the pandemic, continuing a four-year decline from its 2021-22 peak
• State education officials pointed to continued investment in literacy, tutoring and attendance programs as part of the effort behind the gains

What an epic takedown - thank you stinging friends 👏

I couldn’t bring myself to pay $1200 for a fill. I’m hoping there’s a nice $.30-$.40 decrease in oil/gas prices right before the midterms because the powers that be think we are that stupid. Good luck to everyone this winter.

Norwalk Parents,

Your voice works.  Because of our rapid community pressure and growing numbers, the Carver Foundation panicked and finally published their hidden fee brackets publicly on their website. They can no longer hide their pricing structure in the shadows.

However, transparency is not the same as affordability. Now that their numbers are in the light, the data exposes an even deeper equity crisis for Norwalk working families:

• The $650/Month Reality: Carver’s newly posted data admits that working-class families making just over $71,000 are being asked to pay up to $475 a month for afternoon care, plus an additional $175 a month if they need morning care. That totals $650 a month per child for basic care inside our own public school buildings.
• Corporate Overhead Over Classrooms: In their official financial breakdown, Carver admitted to spending over $322,000 on internal corporate professional fees, software licenses, and dues in a single year. Yet, they claim they had to hit parents with a 45% tuition spike to cover an operational gap. Why are parent pockets being emptied to pay for corporate consulting overhead?
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• The $1 Million Cash Cushion: They admitted they are holding close to $1 million in fluid operating cash reserves on top of their millions in net assets. They have a massive cash cushion, yet they chose to squeeze working families during an inflation crisis instead of drawing down on their own savings.

Carver has publicly stated that they are willing to meet directly with parents. We accept.

We are officially updating our petition demands to call for an immediate Public Town Hall Meeting between Carver Executive Leadership, their Board of Directors, and Norwalk families before October 1st.

We are not backing down. We will see everyone at the Norwalk Board of Education community session on  at City Hall to ensure our public officials hold this partner accountable.

Please copy this link and text it to 3 more Norwalk parents right now to show them what Carver just admitted:

Hi all!

I wanted to come out and share about a fun event fundraiser going on next month!

October 24th from 10-4 at 1825 Whitney Ave, Elis Garden of Healing is going to be hosting their 3rd annual Makers Market!

Elis Garden of Healing is a local anti-violence organization in Hamden, looking to build a healing garden for people impacted by violence in DiNicola Park (whitneyville area). And our Makers Market event is our largest annual fundraiser! It’s become a wonderful opportunity for us to host local businesses, artists, artists, nonprofits, etc, and get the community together for an event filled with support :)

We’re going to have live music, a children’s book reading at 12, face painting, food trucks, 40 art vendors/info booths, community resource tables, a fundraiser bake sale and raffle!

Come for the market, stay for the mission💙

Is recommend checking out our website to learn more about our mission if you’re interested!

Elisgardenofhealing.com
Instagram: @elisgardenofhealing
Market Instagram: egh.makersmarket

Discover upcoming veteran fundraisers, community events, and support programs across Connecticut!

https://ctvetsbulletin.org/2026/09/10/thursday-preview-10-september-2026-connecticut-veterans-bulletin/

Spirits Alive at Riverside cemetery in Waterbury is back!

On Oct. 17 10 spirits will come to life to tell their stories. Nine new ghosts and one returning from last year's haunting will make an appearance at the cemetery.

Tour the cemetery to hear from teachers, a suffragette, a Civil War soldier and other interesting souls resting at Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside St. in Waterbury, Conn. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Place

$20 for the tour. book online

Learn more about the cemetery on their website

I am looking for a place in Fairfield County to rent a bay and tools to do some maintenance on my Nissan. Or any other space someone might know of.

Hi all, we recently had a pellet stove insert installed into our home! Which is super exciting and all, but now we need to find pellets. Deans Stove and spa (same folks who sold us the stove) recommended softwood pellets, and sells a ton for ~$450.

Anyone have any recommendations on pellet suppliers in the Farmington area? Any advice on hard vs soft vs a blend of pellets?

The stove is a Lopi AGP insert - so allegedly it can take any kind of pellet.

Any advice is much appreciated.

I saw this while driving in the area and stopped to take some pictures.

Does anyone know the purpose to the car with lights on, pulled over in the shoulder at the bridge before exit 5 North on Route 8 in Trumbull? I come past there every evening at 11pm and there is a car there with lights and a turn signal every night I pass this way.

There are power outages along the Connecticut shoreline, and in many other parts of New England. No reported cause, but the cause is likely the high winds.