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06/23/2026

NORTHEAST NEWSREEL - *PUBLIC NOTICE*
UCONN HEALTH COMMUNITY SYSTEM
(Farmington, Connecticut)
CERTIFICATE OF NEED (CON) APPLICATION/
PROPOSAL & REVIEW
RE: DAY KIMBALL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
320 Pomfret Street
Putnam, Connecticut

See Notice For Details or Open Link...

https://www.putnamct.us/fs/resource-manager/view/6aec5d1d-4ae2-410a-8a80-18688fddf3a5






Photo Credit:
Day Kimball Healthcare

06/23/2026

NENR SHARED POST/DOUGLAS MA POLICE DEPARTMENT

*******Attention Motorists********

Please see the attached flyer regarding roadway closures and delays on Saturday, 6/27, for the parade celebrating the 250th year of our country.

06/23/2026

NORTHEAST NEWSREEL
WAR POWERS RESOLUTION APPROVED
Senate votes to direct Trump to withdraw troops from Iran conflict, 4 Republicans break ranks

By Alexander Bolton 06/23/26 03:53 PM ET

The Senate on Tuesday approved a House-passed resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran after four GOP senators broke ranks and voted to undercut Trump’s authority as commander in chief.

The Senate voted 50 to 48 to approve the resolution, which passed the House 215-208 earlier this month.

Read More...
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5936650-iran-war-powers-senate/

06/23/2026

NORTHEAST NEWSREEL
SNAP 'FOOD' RESTRICTIONS RULING REVERSED
Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Updated 4:45 PM EDT, June 23, 2026

The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.

Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 23 states. President Donald Trump’s administration has not said whether it will appeal to a higher court.

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who sits in Washington and was nominated to the bench by former President Barack Obama, said in her opinion that the ruling was because the federal government did not follow its own definition of “food.” She said it wasn’t a comment on whether the restrictions are a good idea.

Read More...
https://apnews.com/article/snap-food-aid-candy-soda-sugary-drink-effc74d2c5013bcd7e17ce43f176bdee

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.

06/23/2026

NORTHEAST NEWSREEL - *Summer SNAP $*
GOV NED LAMONT PRESS
Governor Lamont Announces the Families of More Than 350,000 Children Receiving Additional Summertime Food Assistance Benefits

6/23/2026

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the families of more than 350,000 children in Connecticut are receiving a special summertime food assistance benefit in the amount of $120 per child through the Summer EBT program (S-EBT).

Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the program functions similar to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and provides extra food assistance benefits to families with children to help pay for food during the summer months while school is not in session. In total, more than $42 million in S-EBT funding is expected to be provided to Connecticut families this summer.

Those who qualify include families with children who are already enrolled in SNAP, the Temporary Family Assistance Program (TFA), or who are on Husky A with an income less than 185% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, families who were determined eligible for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2025-2026 school year will automatically receive these benefits.

“These additional food benefits will help provide support to families during the summer months while kids are on break from school to ensure they continue to have access to nutritious food,” Governor Lamont said. “Our administration remains committed to increasing food security for families.”

“We know how much families rely on school meals during the year, and this benefit helps make sure that support doesn’t disappear the moment summer break begins,” Connecticut Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves said. “Our goal is to make this as simple as possible—most families don’t have to do anything at all to receive it.”

The funds were electronically distributed last weekend to the majority of families who qualify. Families who were not automatically enrolled in S-EBT can apply for the program until August 31, 2026, by visiting the program’s website at portal.ct.gov/sebt.

All families who qualify will receive the benefits either on their SNAP card or a previously issued EBT card, such as last year’s S-EBT card. All new families will be mailed a card. Mailed S-EBT cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the large number being printed. Anyone who did not receive the card and believe they qualify should call Connecticut’s S-EBT customer service line at 1-844-503-6871, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Anyone who needs a replacement card should call 1-888-328-2666.

For more information on S-EBT, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit the program’s website at portal.ct.gov/sebt.

Universal free school breakfast to start this fall

All Connecticut students enrolled in K-12 public schools that participate in the School Breakfast Program will have access to free school breakfasts starting in the 2026-2027 school year as a result of the fiscal year 2027 state budget that Governor Lamont signed into law last month. The budget provides $12 million to fund these breakfasts at no cost to families, helping ensure that all students have access to a healthy meal at the start of the school day.

https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/06-2026/governor-lamont-announces-families-receiving-additional-summertime-food-assistance?language=en_US

Office of the Governor
State Capitol
210 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

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Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Announces the Families of More Than 350,000 Children Receiving Additional Summertime Food Assistance Benefits 6/23/2026 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the families of more than 350,000 children in Connecticut are receiving a special...

06/23/2026

NORTHEAST NEWSREEL - (Events/Maps ~ 6-26)
TOWN OF KILLINGLY, KILLINGLY RECREATION
ANNUAL RED, WHITE & BLUE CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS
FRIDAY, JUNE, 26, 2026 - 5PM/9:15PM
Open Bell Park
580 Hartford Pike
Dayville, Connecticut

FROM: KILLINGLY PARKS & RECREATION
The annual Killingly Red, White & Blue Celebration & Fireworks will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Owen Bell Park in Dayville, Connecticut.

The event kicks off at 5:00 PM with a full food court, followed by live music, featuring "Wicked Peach" at 6:30PM and a wonderful fireworks display at 9:15pm that will light up the night sky and get everyone excited to patriotically celebrate and enjoy one of Killingly's special summertime events!

Food Vendor Court
(Upper parking lot of Owen Bell park starting at 5pm)

*This year’s celebration Daley's DJ will be pumping tunes within the food vendor court area.

Music and Fireworks are FREE!!!

Thank You to 2026 Sponsors

Red Title Sponsors:
XFINITY, VISTRA, A.Reynolds Electric & Centreville Bank

White level Sponsors:
Ra Ra’s Ice Cream, Jersey Mikes, Jewett City Savings Bank, Bank Hometown, Northeast Claims Resolution Specialist, Wi******er Interconnect, OutFront Media

Blue Level Sponsors:
Hub International, Black Pond Brews, Charter Oak Credit Union, Ed & Kelly McClellan, Surprenant Family,

Sparkler Level Sponsors:
D&S Construction Service, Spirol, Westfield Church

The Official Food Vendor Line up for the event is as follows:

Dude's Donuts CT
Daley's DJ & Pours
Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition
Killingly Scouts BSA Troop 43
Danielson CT Lions Club
Killingly Republican Town Committee
Rara's Frozen Express
Ra Ra's Ice Cream Shop
Canterbury Kettle Corn
Good Karma Cafe
Giovannis Glastonbury
Mack's Food Truck
Wicked Sinister Smokehouse
HungryLion CT
Westfield Church, United Church of Christ
The Cornerstone Baptist Church
Killingly Democratic Town Committee

https://facebook.com/events/s/killingly-rwb-celebration-fire/1523019259475428/

06/23/2026

NORTHEAST NEWSREEL - (This Week)
DISCOVER PUTNAM
*MUSIC ON MAIN*
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - 5PM TO 8PM
88 MAIN Street
Putnam, Connecticut

06/23/2026

NENR SHARED POST/ PUTNAM TOWN CRIER

06/23/2026

NENR SHARED POST/ACCESS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

It's still a few weeks a way, but certainly not too early to sign up. In partnership with Northeast Family Federal Credit Union, Access HECC is offering a free workshop (w/ lunch provided!) on how to effectively purchase a used car. With new and used car prices pushing the limit of everyone's budget, how do you know you are getting a good deal? Attend this workshop and equip yourself with all the tools you need!

06/23/2026

NENR SHARED POST/STERLING CT FIRE & RESCUE