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Connecticut Today - October 2, 2026 · Connecticut Today

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  P>Good morning. It's Friday, October 2nd, and this is Connecticut Today, CT
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  Insider's Daily Audio Briefing. Catch up on Connecticut, all news, no noise
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  in under 5 minutes. We're starting off with a quick look at
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  the weather. Friday brings sunshine and warm temperatures, with highs reaching the
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  upper 70s and lower 80s. A few showers could move in late
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  in the day. We'll have the full weather update at the end
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  of the briefing.
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  In today's headlines, Connecticut is heading into heating season with diesel and
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  heating oil inventories near record lows. Industry officials say there is no
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  shortage right now, and trucks and heating oil dealers are still able
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  to fill up. However, diesel prices are close to their highest recorded
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  level, with the state average at about 6.47 per gallon, according to
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  AAA. Experts say the low inventories make the state more vulnerable to
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  disruptions like refinery outages or severe winter weather. Chris Herb, president of
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  the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, said, quote, We have enough fuel to
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  meet our customers demands, but also called inventory levels immensely worrisome as
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  winter approaches. Fuel dealers recommend planning ahead, but not panicking, as the
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  industry has a long history of managing through disruptions.
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  Amazon's plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery program from its
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  Northhaven warehouse has caught many local officials and residents by surprise. The
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  town's Planning and Zoning Commission approved the project in May, but many
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  lawmakers and community members only recently learned about it. State Representative Dave
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  Yaccarino called it, quote, a horrible idea, and several local leaders have
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  raised concerns about environmental impacts, noise, and public safety. The Connecticut Department
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  of Energy and Environmental Protection received over 500 public comments on the
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  proposal. Amazon says the program is safe, reliable, and creates local jobs,
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  but some officials are calling for a pause and more public involvement
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  before any decisions are made.
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  new law that took effect October 1st targets drivers who linger in
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  the far left lane on Connecticut's largest highways. The law prohibits most
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  vehicles from traveling in the extreme left lane on highways with three
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  or more lanes unless they are passing, following police direction, or in
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  certain other situations. Violators face an 88 fine plus fees. The Connecticut
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  Department of Transportation is required to install signs to inform drivers about
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  the rule. On highways with fewer than three lanes, drivers must still
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  keep right except when passing or in specific circumstances, with a 50
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  fine for violations.
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  Mohigin's Sun Casino is marking its 30th anniversary this month, with its
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  arena celebrating 25 years. President Jeff Hamilton says the casino is constantly
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  evolving to meet changing guest expectations, offering new gaming experiences, entertainment, and
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  dining options. The arena will undergo renovations costing between 20 and 25
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  million including new seating and a self-serve food area using Amazon technology.
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  The arena will be closed from mid-December to mid-February for the upgrades.
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  Mohegan Sun will also host two Metallica concerts in November, marking the
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  band's first performance at the venue. The casino draws more than 7
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  million visitors annually and continues to expand its non gaming offerings. Fallen
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  Connecticut brings creative takes on cider. Hogan's Cider Mill in Burlington offers
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  the drunken donut, a cider drink topped with a donut and whipped
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  cream. Hummingbird Cottage Bakery in Madison features an apple cider donut loaf
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  cake. Longview Ciderhouse in Southington serves cider infused with hibiscus, rose petals,
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  and other flavors. Woodstock Orchards and Bakery Barn in Woodstock makes a
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  hot sauce with local cider and habanero peppers. Yankee Cider Company in
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  East Haddam offers adventurous flavors like chai spiced and peanut butter hard
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  cider.
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  p>And now for the full weather forecast. Friday will be mostly sunny
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  and warm, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and
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  a southwest breeze. A few showers may develop late in the day
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  as a front moves in, but most of the day should stay
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  dry. Cooler air arrives overnight, with temperatures dropping into the forties by
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  Saturday morning. The weekend will feel more like October, with highs in
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  the upper 60s and mostly sunny skies.
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  p>Thanks for listening. For more local news, visit ctinsider.com. This digest was
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  partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom
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  staff.