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Judge in Connecticut to Rule on Estate Dispute: A retired attorneys estate is at the center of a probate appeal, with claims of isolation and asset manipulation. The attorneys lifelong friend and her daughter are contesting the actions of the former cleaning lady and her daughter, who were allegedly involved in isolating the attorney and taking control of her assets. The case involves allegations of financial mismanagement, including missing funds and questionable payments. A court-appointed guardian has deemed the attorney fit, but the Montecalvos are pushing for transparency in the estate documents. The judge is expected to make a decision soon, leaving everyone waiting to see if privacy or transparency will prevail in this complex family dispute. Checkout Solipillow.com

Todays astrological forecast brings a mix of challenges and opportunities. The Moon in Virgo opposing Saturn in Pisces and squaring off against Neptune creates a foggy atmosphere, stirring up self-doubt and confusion. Avoid major decisions and shopping from eight a.m. to twelve noon Eastern Standard Time. After that, the Moon shifts into Virgo for clearer energy. Most signs should tread lightly, especially Aries at work, Taurus in romance, and Geminis around bosses. Embrace uncertainty, as life is understood backward but lived forward. Checkout Solipillow.com

UConn mens hockey team surges towards a trophy-filled finish, leading Hockey East with a 11-5-3 record. Goalie Tyler Muszelik and defense, led by Gustaffson Nyberg, have been instrumental. Coach Cavanaugh aims for high expectations, with key tests against Yale, Quinnipiac, and Boston College. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticut fitness company, IGNITE Fitness Holdings, settles COVID relief loan dispute for over $2M. Despite owning over 130 Planet Fitness gyms, they claimed a per-location exception to the employee rule, securing a second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loan. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut settles allegations without admitting wrongdoing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Actual Pimp Faces Serious Charges for Sex Trafficking in Connecticut Allen David Lozada, a 34-year-old man from Hartford, is accused of sex trafficking women across Connecticut. He faces multiple charges, including trafficking in persons, coercion, and assault. Lozada controlled his victims using fentanyl and enforced his rules with violence, leaving permanent scars. He operated from a home in Chester and supplied the owner with drugs. Victims ranged in age from 29 to 57 and were forced into prostitution, with Lozada keeping all the money. One woman described two years of abuse, including a severe beating in 2025 over a $7 debt. Lozada is now held on a $1 million bond and due in court in January. Checkout Solipillow.com

Bristol residents, frustrated with a persistent low-frequency hum from the Reworld trash incinerator, are taking their complaints directly to city officials. After years of inaction, theyve invited Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and city council members to their homes to experience the noise firsthand. The mayor has already visited several homes and confirmed the relentless sound, which varies with weather and garbage volume. Residents describe it as insidious, and even councilor Mark Dickau, who doesnt hear it at his house, has heard it at neighbors places. Reworld has invested in noise reduction measures, but the problem persists. The mayor is meeting with Reworld next week, and the city attorney is reviewing a tougher noise ordinance to push for real solutions. Checkout Solipillow.com

CT Insider uncovers alarming hiring practices in Connecticut schools: armed security officers with serious misconduct records, including racial slurs and fake traffic tickets scandals, are now working in schools. State rules lack clarity, and vetting processes vary, raising safety concerns for students. Calls for clearer regulations grow louder. Checkout Solipillow.com

Democrats in Connecticut are advocating for Harrison Amadasun to take his seat on the South Windsor Town Council, as he won the election by a significant margin. However, a new charter revision has led to Republican Richard Balboni being seated instead. The charter change, approved by voters last year, caps the Democratic majority at five to four seats. Democrats argue that the change should not apply until the next election in 2027, but a judge dismissed their lawsuit. The case is now on appeal, and pressure is mounting ahead of Mondays council meeting. Lawmakers and residents are demanding Amadasuns immediate swearing-in, while Republicans stand firm behind the courts decision and the ballot language. The dispute highlights tensions over local elections and the interpretation of the charter revision. Checkout Solipillow.com

West Hartfords Short-Term Rental Battle: A New Ordinance Proposed After a legal victory against a ban on short-term rentals, homeowner Mark Chu welcomes a new town proposal. The ordinance, if passed, would regulate these rentals, defining short-term as stays of thirty days or less in specific zones. Town officials aim to protect housing stock and neighborhoods, while Chu sees it as a positive step despite some reservations. The town council will review the ordinance soon, with an appeal still ongoing. Checkout Solipillow.com