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Windham County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Windham County, providing an average of $1,225 per capita to residents.

By NE Connecticut News | Mar 22, 2025

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Tolland County ranks eighth highest in Connecticut for per capita government transfer income at $9,371 in 2022

In 2022, Tolland County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Connecticut, with transfers making up 15.2% of total income.

By NE Connecticut News | Mar 17, 2025

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Windham County ranks fourth highest in Connecticut for per capita government transfer income at $12,386 in 2022

By NE Connecticut News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Windham County received an average of $12,386 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in Connecticut.

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Tolland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.8% of income in 2022

By NE Connecticut News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Tolland County, providing an average of $521 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $137,923 in grants for economic development projects in Tolland County in 2023

By NE Connecticut News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $137,923 in grants for economic development projects in Tolland County, Connecticut.

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U.S. Rep. Larson votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By NE Connecticut News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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U.S. Rep. Courtney votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By NE Connecticut News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Windham County in 2021

By NE Connecticut News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Windham County received $2.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Tolland County rise or fall in 2021?

By NE Connecticut News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Tolland County received $109,547 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Tolland County farmers in 2021 reached $156,876

By NE Connecticut News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Tolland County received $156,876 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Windham County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NE Connecticut News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Windham County received $897,524 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department Touch A Truck on Thursday, April 13, 2023

By NE Connecticut News Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Touch a Truck is BACK!

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Street Sweeping to Start April 3rd

By NE Connecticut News Reports | Mar 28, 2023

The Town of Cheshire Public Works Department will begin sweeping Town roads on Monday, April 3, 2023.

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Beacon Falls Summer Camp 2023

By NE Connecticut News Reports | Mar 24, 2023

Beacon Falls Summer Camp 2023 Information is here!

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Town of Cheshire Public Works Department to be held on April 3, 2023

By NE Connecticut News Reports | Mar 24, 2023

The Town of Cheshire Public Works Department will begin sweeping Town roads on Monday, April 3, 2023.

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Town of Prospect 2023 Easter Egg Hunt / Flower Sale

By NE Connecticut News Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Town of Prospect 2023 Easter Egg Hunt / Flower Sale

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Police Commission Meeting

By NE Connecticut News Reports | Mar 12, 2023

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Elderly & Disabled Homeowners Tax Credit Program - Application Period Open

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Mar 5, 2023

Applications for the Elderly & Disabled Homeowners Tax Credit Program are now being accepted until May 15th.

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2023 Neighborhood Assistance Act Applications Due 6/2/2023

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Mar 4, 2023

The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses who make cash contributions to these entities.

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2023 Electronics Recycling Event

By Press releases submission | Feb 28, 2023

The Town of Cheshire is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 9 AM – 1 PM at Quinnipiac Park, 1325 Cheshire Street.