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10/16/2026 · Windham County
Stony Man: Shenandoah’s Short Hike With a Big Payoff
Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park is the kind of hike that makes beginners feel like they’ve pulled off something heroic. It’s short, shady, and ends on a slab of rock with a view big enough to make your sandwich taste better.
The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time for Striped Bass
Stripers are sliding into tidal rivers behind baitfish, and the best bite is happening when most anglers are still drinking coffee. Bring a plug rod, a handful of soft plastics, and enough patience to wait for moving water.
10/16/2026
Cut a Clean Dovetail Joint With a $15 Saw
You do not need a fancy dovetail jig, boutique saw, or a beard full of sawdust to make a strong, handsome drawer corner. With two scraps, a backsaw, and a little patience, you can cut a joint this weekend that looks far more difficult than it is.
10/16/2026
The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Dinner
Cabbage gets its best personality in a hot cast-iron skillet: sweet, smoky, crisp at the edges, and tender enough to eat with a fork. Give it a little time and it stops being “the vegetable on the side” and becomes the whole point.
10/16/2026
The Suitcase Carry: The Simple Exercise That Trains Your Whole Trunk
Carrying one heavy object in one hand looks almost too easy to count as a workout. That is precisely why it works: your torso has to fight being pulled sideways while your legs keep you moving.
10/16/2026
Starlette Signs: A Tuesday of Loud Headlines and Quiet Revelations
Spring is stirring the planetary furniture, and today’s sky rewards anyone who can act decisively without sending a twelve-paragraph text. Scorpio receives the cosmic warning—and, naturally, the most dramatic entrance.
10/16/2026
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View allNew Britain Common Council Invites the Public to Attend a Discussion on Homelessness
The New Britain Common Council is pleased to invite all New Britain residents to attend a public discussion on homelessness. This important session will provide an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives, concerns, and ideas regarding homelessness in our city. The Common Council is committed to understanding the multifaceted nature of this issue and to working collaboratively towards effective solutions. Your participation is vital as we seek to address the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in New Britain. Details regarding the date, time, and location of the discussion will be announced shortly. Please monitor the City of New Britain website and official social media channels for further updates.
New Britain Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development Overview
COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CHAIRPERSON: COMMISSIONERS: Michael R. Clark Lisa M. Lanza Thomas D. McBride Susan M. Miller Michael A. O'Connell Kevin L. Porter David P. Rabe Michael A. Ryan Richard J. Smith Diane R. Stockwell Elaine T. Williams MEETING DATES: Agendas and Minutes are posted on this page as they become available. PURPOSE: The Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development (CCND) serves to advise the Mayor and the City Council on all matters relating to community development, including but not limited to, housing, urban renewal, code enforcement, housing rehabilitation, community services and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for the residents of New Britain. FUNCTIONS: 1. To review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on all applications for Federal, State and Private Funding for community development projects and programs. 2. To review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on all proposed zoning changes, special permits and variances that may affect the community and neighborhood development within the City. 3. To identify and analyze the needs of the City's neighborhoods and recommend strategies to address these needs. 4. To encourage and promote resident participation in community development activities. 5. To promote and encourage inter-agency cooperation and coordination in the delivery of community services. 6. To promote and encourage neighborhood revitalization and the preservation of affordable housing. 7. To promote and encourage the development of programs for youth and seniors. 8. To promote and encourage the development of programs for persons with disabilities. 9. To promote and encourage the development of programs for public safety. 10. To promote and encourage the development of programs for economic development. For information contact the Office of the Mayor at (860) 826-3100.
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