Litchfield Officials Examine Policing Costs as Troop L Scrutiny Intensifies
In recent months, local officials in Litchfield County have publicly examined the structure, cost, and oversight of law enforcement services […]
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When Police File Reports — and When They Don’t: A Vandalism Reporting Gap in Connecticut
A Case Where a Police Report Was Filed Earlier this month, Wethersfield Police announced that two teenagers were charged after
Court Filings Raise Questions for Winchester Town Council on Legal Representation
Court records from the Judicial District of Litchfield show that the Town of Winchester, through its legal counsel – Kevin
Homelessness and Municipal Regulation in Hampton Bays: A Policy Overview
Background: Homelessness in Hampton Bays Hampton Bays, like many communities on Long Island’s East End, experiences pronounced seasonal population shifts.
Connecticut Zoning Officials Close Offices unannounced for Mid-Week Party at Private Venue, Emails Show
PORTLAND, CT — December 12, 2025 — Presence News has confirmed that a group made up of municipal zoning and
Town Manager’s Staffing Information Confirmed Accurate, But Land Use Office Found Unstaffed With No Public Notice on Dec. 10
The Town of Winchester/Winsted experienced unusual disruptions to its land use and building departments on Wednesday afternoon, leaving residents unable
On the Beat in Torrington: Major Legal Shakeup, New Administration, and Contractors Claim Unpaid Bills
Presence News: What is Really Happening Inside Torrington City Hall? The City of Torrington is undergoing one of the most
When Captions Go Rogue: CSPAN Upload Shows Wildly Inaccurate Captions Added to Melania Trump Hospital Visit Video
A visit to Children’s National Hospital is normally the most uncontroversial kind of White House holiday tradition. But this year,
Connecticut’s 2026 Governor’s Race Takes Shape: Ned Lamont Seeks Third Term as Erin Stewart Enters the Field
Connecticut’s 2026 Governor’s Race Takes Shape Connecticut voters are heading toward a consequential gubernatorial election in November 2026, with Democratic
Allegations Emerge Over Ruling on Recorded Call Involving Patricia Clemente of Thomaston Savings Bank
A Connecticut business owner has come forward with allegations that a crucial recorded phone call with Patricia Clemente, an executive
Trump’s Portable Mortgage Pitch: Breakthrough for the Housing Market or Just More Hype?
By Gabrielle Peters — Presence News Imagine landing a sweet 3% mortgage, only to get a job offer across state
Bill Designed to End U.S. Government Shutdown Passes the Senate
Light at the End of the Tunnel? Late Sunday night, the U.S. Senate voted on a bipartisan bill to end