Michael Walsh
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Journalist for CT Insider covering stuff Find my work here: https://www.ctinsider.com/author/michael-walsh/
A Connecticut mom detailed to me her son's "devastating year" in the care of a West Hartford psychiatrist who recently had his medical license suspended by the state. “I felt like I was almost witnessing the slow death of him." www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
Mother says trust in Connecticut psychiatrist ended in despair
“I felt like I was almost witnessing the slow death of him,” she said.
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A Connecticut mom detailed to me her son's "devastating year" in the care of a West Hartford psychiatrist who recently had his medical license suspended by the state. “I felt like I was almost witnessing the slow death of him." www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
Mother says trust in Connecticut psychiatrist ended in despair
“I felt like I was almost witnessing the slow death of him,” she said.
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Flock cameras continues to concern West Hartford residents -- several have started the group called Flock Off. Included here is a map of where all 34 of West Hartford's Flock cameras are currently located. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
Here's where West Hartford's 34 Flock cameras are as residents raise concerns
Residents are concerned as the number of West Hartford's Flock cameras grows from 13 in 2022 to 34 now.
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Manchester pauses new Flock cameras as Connecticut privacy debate grows www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
Manchester pauses new Flock cameras as Connecticut privacy debate grows
Manchester police currently have 17 fixed Flock license plate reader cameras across town.
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After repeated water main breaks, Waterbury confronts '100 years of neglect' www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/ar...
After repeated water main breaks, Waterbury confronts '100 years of neglect'
Waterbury officials warn more water main breaks will occur as the city confronts decades of deferred maintenance on its aging system.
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Khan declares victory in Democratic primary for 2nd CT Senate District www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
State Rep. Maryam Khan declares victory in Democratic primary for 2nd CT Senate District
Incumbent Sen. Doug McCrory, D-Bloomfield, is facing a federal criminal investigation for potential fraud.
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West Hartford officials defended their use of dozens of Flock cameras across town at a meeting this week. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
As CT towns ditch Flock cameras, West Hartford says they're here to stay
The town started its Flock license plate reader cameras program in 2022.
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Manchester's plan to demolish a historic home for library parking is drawing some opposition, which has triggered a review by a state historic board. www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
Manchester plan to demolish historic home for library parking draws state review
The town purchased the home and is expected to turn the site into 20 more parking spaces.
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I’ve now seen Phish play a song that they haven’t played since before I was born! AND they jammed it out!!!
Scott Marks@bizarchive.bsky.social · 2mo agoLast Melt The Guns: 4/29/87: 2,051 show gap. Biggest bustout in Phish history by well over 500 shows. Wow.
West Hartford to crack down on improperly registered vehicles after 'numerous complaints' www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
West Hartford is cracking down on improperly registered vehicles
West Hartford will send tax bills to residents who haven't properly registered their cars.
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Family sues Waterbury over woman's death in police custody, citing missed welfare checks www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/ar...
Family sues Waterbury over woman's death in police custody, citing missed welfare checks
The state's Office of the Inspector General previously said the woman wasn't monitored correctly.
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News out of Hartford today: the city's former treasurer, Carmen Sierra, was found accessing her office this morning two days after she retired. Police responded and the mayor called it "unacceptable." Sierra's office is the subject of a pending audit. www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Police respond after former Hartford treasurer enters office following resignation, mayor says
Hartford police responded after former Treasurer Carmen Sierra entered the treasurer's office two days after resigning as an audit remains pending, mayor says.
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I noticed that town leaders in Manchester have made a point of repurposing historic buildings and vacant land, so I talked to the people making those decisions about how they go about doing just that. Up next? The historic Mary Cheney Library. www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
Manchester isn't just replacing old buildings — it's trying to reinvent them
Manchester isn't just replacing old buildings — it's trying to reinvent them.
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News out of Hartford today: the city's former treasurer, Carmen Sierra, was found accessing her office this morning two days after she retired. Police responded and the mayor called it "unacceptable." Sierra's office is the subject of a pending audit. www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Police respond after former Hartford treasurer enters office following resignation, mayor says
Hartford police responded after former Treasurer Carmen Sierra entered the treasurer's office two days after resigning as an audit remains pending, mayor says.
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If it seems to you like there are fewer journalists covering Connecticut, you’re right. This week, those ranks grew thinner: Hearst CT unjustly fired a highly experienced reporter who was respected by his peers, sources and readers.
It’s been just over a year since we won our election, and we have some big news… We’re going to the bargaining table with Hearst on Monday.
“It’s been a lot of stalling,” said Brian Zahn, unit chair of the Connecticut News Guild. Via @theguardian.com: Local US newspaper workers allege Hearst is trying to ‘destroy unions’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
Local US newspaper workers allege Hearst is trying to ‘destroy unions’
Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violation
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Manchester will buy the Concordia Lutheran Church for $1.5 million, with plans to convert it into its new senior center. www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
Manchester Board agrees to purchase and convert church into new senior center
The costs to renovate the building will head to a referendum vote.
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How should Manchester repurpose its historic Main Street library building? Town officials want it to anchor their downtown and are seeking proposals for reuse now. www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
A historic Manchester library may become a downtown anchor
The town is also looking for ways to reuse a former fire station on Main Street.
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Wrote about solar in CT: Why are some towns so mad about it? Where are state-approved projects located? What do developers look for in suitable land for solar? And why solar advocates will point blankly say: "We’re going to need a lot more solar.” www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
A small Connecticut town says solar farms are taking over its farmland
East Windsor has become a focal point for solar development in Connecticut — and some local officials say it’s coming at the expense of farmland.
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Automatic traffic enforcement is officially on its way to West Hartford. The town received state approval for its 15 speed cameras and now has proposed eight intersections for red light cameras. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
Where speed cameras are coming to West Hartford — red light cameras too
See where West Hartford is planning to install speed cameras this fall at key intersections.
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Automatic traffic enforcement is officially on its way to West Hartford. The town received state approval for its 15 speed cameras and now has proposed eight intersections for red light cameras. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
Where speed cameras are coming to West Hartford — red light cameras too
See where West Hartford is planning to install speed cameras this fall at key intersections.
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“The streets are for everyone. It’s not just about the cars." Roundabouts are coming to both ends of Manchester's Main Street as part of comprehensive plans to overhaul the entire downtown roadway, making it safer for bikes and pedestrians. www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
See how Manchester would transform Main Street with roundabouts
The town is currently facing a lawsuit from residents over planned changes to Main Street.
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‘Heil Hitler’ shout, Nazi salute disrupt Coventry Town Council meeting www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
‘Heil Hitler’ shout, Nazi salute disrupt Coventry Town Council meeting
The chair of the council said police were called due to the outbursts.
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West Hartford taxes will rise 4.4% under the newly-approved $387 million budget www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...
West Hartford cuts proposed tax hike — but residents still face increase under $387 million budget
The tax increase is less than the 6.5% hike originally proposed.
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Newtown becomes first in CT to ban rodent poisons on town property www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Newtown becomes first in CT to ban rodent poisons: ‘A toxin time bomb’
Advocates say the ban will help protect wildlife like the red-tailed hawk.
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We want to be trusted to do our jobs and be out in Connecticut’s communities, with you. Help us get Hearst to the bargaining table so we can bring the news to our readers, from where it’s actually happening. Sign the petition here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Tell Hearst to stop stalling and come to the bargaining table!
Around the country, Hearst has been fighting its unionized staff who are standing up for quality local journalism. From California to Texas to New York and Connecticut, Hearst is using frivolous legal...
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Hearst is making me cover West Hartford, Hartford and Manchester from a desk in Meriden! That’s not how journalism should work.
Connecticut News Guild@ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 5mo agoHow can we report on our communities when we're not in them? Hearst wants many of our journalists cooped up in an office three days a week with inflexible work hours. They're forgetting that news doesn't happen in a cubicle between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The downtown branch of the Hartford Public Library - which suffered flooding in 2022 - is on track to be open at 100% capacity on June 1. The library will debut several new spaces that day. www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Hartford's downtown library branch that suffered flood damage in 2022 is set to fully reopen June 1
The library suffered $10 million worth of damage in a Christmas Eve flood in 2022.
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Coventry voters overturn ordinance regulating home gun firing ranges www.ctinsider.com/journalinqui...
Coventry voters overturn ordinance regulating home gun firing ranges
Coventry began studying potential changes to home gun firing ranges in 2024.
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