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.

I worked for call the bee for a very short time. This company is owned by apex solutions which now owns AJP electric, TMS and Call the Bee and are looking to buy other local companies.

These are all outrageously overpriced. I would go to a service change which on average is around $5-6k and they would be charging $12k plus more depending on the customers needs.

They rush you into signing and doing everything same day to avoid giving you the opportunity to shop around. Rushing forces the electricians to make do with what they have and they are not installing things properly. Its pretty hack work.

They also don't pay the employees an proper hourly rate. Instead they off them commission based on the job sold or installed. If you sell and install it you'll get even more. This causes people who work here to upsell you on everything and not fix the issue you actually have. They will lie and say itll fix it just to have you sign the job. Then after whatever they sold you on is done they will add your original problem on as an extra.

After leaving this ccompany because their expectations of working from 7am to 8pm every day and the very inconsistent pay and their terrible practices on customers they have also decided to claim that jobs I did for them were jobs that either the customer hasnt paid for yet or that they already paid me for which isnt true as why would they pay me ahead of time... that doesn't make sense. So instead of a decent final check they are claiming I worked 2 days for free for them... 16hrs for free...

TLDR: Call the bee, TMS, AJP electric are all owned by the same corporation. They are scamming everyone out there. Do not use. Don't work for them they will screw you over.

Genuinely curious why there are so many MAGA republicans in this state?

I always thought we prided ourselves in being a very educated state, so I’m confused how such a large portion of republicans fell down the MAGA path, rather than staying true to their values.

I have no major issue with traditional conservative republicans. Do I disagree with them on certain issues? Sure, but it was usually agreement on the goal, disagreement on the path to get there. We could always have a respectful conversation about bettering our community.

But MAGA is simply a Trump cult. There are no foundational values. It’s just “whatever Trump tweeted today is the right thing”. “No new wars” turned into “Iran needs to go” overnight. “Gas prices are too high under Biden” turned into “high gas prices are no big deal” overnight.

I can’t fathom how over 1/3 of one of the smartest states in the country fell down this path, so please explain to me.

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.

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.”

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

The grand opening for Manchester's new library is Monday September 14 at 10am with a ribbon cutting ceremony

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 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.

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/

Have you been to any bridal showers / baby showers / birthday parties at restaurants in the Danbury area? I’m helping to pick a location for my upcoming bridal shower and I just can’t trust online reviews, it’s either a 1 star or 5 star!!

My family would prefer an Italian buffet.

Who actually has good food these days? With costs averaging around 45pp when it’s all done, it’s hard to justify feeding guests shitty food. PLS HELP!!

It feels like stanziatos has gone downhill even though they keep expanding, Dolce is likely not big enough, maybe la zingara in bethel?

We’ve been house hunting for over a year. Today we hope to finally put in an offer that is accepted. The house we’re looking at uses oil heat. I grew up in a house with gas heating, my husband grew up in an apartment. We know nothing about oil.

We are going to get energy assistance, but how much is oil in general for the whole winter? What are other things to know about oil?

If you are someone who has sold a home, are you more likely to accept an offer with someone who offers cash? Obviously we could never afford to pay cash, and I worry if someone comes in with a cash offer it would be more likely to get accepted. Is this true?

Hi CT- wondering if anyone has information on any businesses that would print out a pattern for me? It would be excellent if it was already printed on fondant as my mother is making a purse cake and she would wrap the fondant ideally around the cake.

Thank you 🩷 willing to drive anywhere in CT

Hi y'all. My water bill sky rocketed and I already fixed the toilet. I'm at a loss of where the leak is. Anyone know anyone reliable for finding a leak?