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Bobcat Spotted in Milford; Diner’s Closure Comes as Surprise; and More
"The Towns Around Us' takes a look at what's making headlines in neighboring communities.
CHESHIRE – The town is looking to bond $30 million to pay for an upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility.
Experts say the equipment at the facility, which processes wastewater from 5,000 customers, has outlasted its life expectancy. Not upgrading the facility would be like playing "Russian Roulette," one official said.
The request to fund the project will be included in the town’s capital budget, which will be subject to voter approval in November.
More details are available on Cheshire Patch.
MILFORD – Last week it was a calf on the loose. Now, there’s a bobcat roaming through town, according to a photograph taken by a Herbert Street resident.
Milford Patch has the photo and more information on this sighting.
HAMDEN – The Board of Education has said it will sue the town if it does not transfer $1.3 million in state reimbursement to the education budget.
A month past the 2010 fiscal year and the BOE has not closed its books because without the funds, the budget is short $1.3 million.
The reimbursement, which state law stipulates shall be distributed to municipal governments and then on to boards of education, is to cover special education costs.
The Board of Education’s letter to the town requesting the funds has gone unanswered, but BOE members are hopeful that the situation will be resolved soon.
Reactions and more details are included in this Hamden Patch article.
ORANGE – Orange Family Diner customers were shocked when they showed up on July 21 and found that the place was closed, for good.
Without notice and explanation, the popular Post Road establishment shut down Thursday night, less than a year after opening.
Some speculate the diner closed due to financial difficulties, according to this Orange Patch article.
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