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"5 Things You Need to Know About..." Manchester Patch's Week

A roundup of the top stories for the past week.

It was another busy week for the indefatigable Manchester Patch, with everything from to to and plenty more. 

Here are some of the highlights: 

1. , with many complaining of confused service or other unforeseen consequences of the switch. Did you experience any service disruptions the first week? 

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2. Many lawmakers in the state, including Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, are advocating for the state to enact an for Connecticut residents who do not earn above a certain income threshold. The tax credit would put money back into the pockets of some of the state's poorer residents come tax time, but can Connecticut afford it in the midst of an unprecedented budget deficit? That's a question that business columnist Sujata Srinivasan asks in her latest column. 

3. In addition to announcing a deal with Democratic lawmakers this week, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy also announced that he intended to place $3 million in funding on the agenda of the state Bond Commission for the when it meets at the end of the month, which local officials said should provide a major boost to the town's efforts to redevelop the area. 

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4.  teaches students the ins and outs of the technology and techniques associated with a professional television news production. The productions can sometimes be hectic and stressful, but students all said they enjoyed the class and felt like they were gaining valuable professional experience. 

5. And more than 30 Manchester High School students, staff and administrators took part in through the streets of Manchester Tuesday in an effort to spread a message of compassion and acceptance. It rained, but the group didn't let that stand in their way. 


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