Erin Kayata, TheHourNews

Erin Kayata

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Past articles by Erin:

Norwalk developers appeal Wilton's denial of sewer extension that's needed for 70-unit development

Baywing, LLC appealed the Wilton Water Pollution Control Authority's denial of a request to create a 300-foot sewer extension to 19 Cannon Road in Cannondale. → Read More

Wilton selectmen brace for cuts to $33.6 M proposal amid uncertainty over tax revenues

Revenue from motor vehicle supplements and conveyance fees is beginning to decline after an increase due to a rise in home sales and car purchases. → Read More

New Middlesex County NAACP head reaching out to 'unheard' voices speaking 'their truth'

Anita Ford Saunders, a noted communications professional, wants to improve outreach to the Middletown area, most notably young people. → Read More

Black-owned businesses thriving in Middletown's 'super supportive' community

Local entrepreneurs are offering up their skills in financial education, photography, wellness, counseling, woodworking and more. → Read More

in Wilton, funds from blight foreclosures will be used to build affordable housing

The newly created fund could potentially support proposals for affordable housing in the New Street area or on Station Road. → Read More

Wilton first selectwoman proposes $34.6M budget as town works to hold down costs with 2% increase

First Selectwoman Lynne Vanderslice presented the budget plan with a $730,000 increase. That would include the cost of hiring a new police officer. → Read More

Study indicates Wilton cell tower's visibility would be 'restricted' to small area

The study, conducted at Verizon's request, found the proposed tower at 180 School Road would be mostly limited to properties within a quarter-mile. → Read More

Wilton schools seek waiver from CT mandated reading program. Why the district wants to keep its own

Wilton schools are applying for exemption from a CT mandate aimed at improving literacy, something the district says it's already addressing on its own. → Read More

Middletown zoning board to consider plan to build 414-unit luxury apartment complex

Newfield Residential hopes to get the "significant" development project approved for a February or March groundbreaking. → Read More

Middletown, Cromwell marijuana dispensaries' openings planned for next year

A dispensary in Middletown will take over a former Bank of America space while Cromwell stores are planned at a vacant lot and a former cleaners. → Read More

Year after opening, Two Brothers Cafe in East Hampton already eyeing expansion

The siblings launched the restaurant last August in the spot on Route 66 formerly occupied by The Sleepy Rooster. → Read More

New downtown Middletown Peruvian eatery has authentic menu, club-like feel

The Main Street eatery occupies the building vacated by Forbidden City, which offered an Asian fusion menu. It will offer dining, drinks, and DJ music four days a week. The eatery had two soft openings in October, however, there was a misunderstanding on the part of owners, who said at the time they didn’t realize they needed to finish final inspections before bringing in customers. The crowds… → Read More

Cromwell resident serves local goods, homemade dog treats at country store

Kimberly Roy, the owner and mind behind Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery and the Cromwell Country Store, is planning a grand opening next year. → Read More

Vacant South Norwalk office space could become apartments 2 years after gaining initial approval

The owners of a South Norwalk building have been seeking approval to convert vacant office space into apartments in a plan that initially moved forward in 2020. → Read More

Middletown receives its first application for a cannabis dispensary

The proposed shop would be on Washington Street in the old Bank of America building. → Read More

How summer program helps Middletown students explore potential career paths

In its second year, a four-week summer program is introducing Middletown students to... → Read More

Majority Black Middletown veterans group seeks permanent home

Legion Post 206 members are concerned they’ll lose a prospective location if the city... → Read More

$6 million redevelopment of old Middletown skating rink could be done by 2023

The Main Street project will include apartments with amenities, ‘cool’ businesses, a... → Read More

Middletown mulls zoning shift to address areas with limited use, boost development

The goal is to also increase the grand list of taxable properties. → Read More

Middletown teacher wins CT Association of Schools Exemplary Educator award

Beman Middle School instructor John Geary is being honored after 45 years in the... → Read More