Public safety
- Thu. 10/29
Weather service warns of elevated fire-spread risk Friday
A National Weather Service statement issued Oct. 29 says dry fuels, gusty northwest winds and low humidity will raise the risk of fire spread across southern New England, including Hartford and Tolland counties, through 6:15 p.m. Friday.
- Tue. 10/20
Phelps Road work in Suffield to stop at Newgate Road for now after Copper Hill Road culvert failure
Suffield's Phelps Road construction will go only as far as Newgate Road for now, with alternating one-lane traffic on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the rest is expected to resume in spring 2027.
- Fri. 10/16
Health district promotes Oct. 24 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The North Central District Health Department is promoting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; collection sites are listed at DEATakeBack.com.
- Fri. 10/16
Route 159 rail crossing in Suffield to close about 48 hours Oct. 21-22, with detour via Routes 190, 91 and 140
CTDOT says the Route 159 (East Street) railroad crossing in Suffield will close to vehicles and pedestrians for about 48 hours Oct. 21-22 while it is replaced.
- Fri. 10/16
Overnight I-91 ramp closures at Exits 45-49 continue in East Windsor and Enfield
CTDOT is closing I-91 on- and off-ramps at Exits 45-49 one at a time, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for about four weeks that began Oct. 12.
- Fri. 10/16
Suffield Street to close for about 48 hours Oct. 19-20 for railroad crossing replacement
The area around the Suffield Street rail crossing will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians for about 48 hours on Oct. 19-20 while the crossing is replaced, with a posted detour.