Week in Review: Gun Control Debate, Check Fraud and Cheshire Fitness

Things piled up, you were busy with work and family and you didn’t have an opportunity to check in with Patch during the week to see what was going on. No problem, we are here to help.

The following five stories grabbed headlines and sparked interest throughout the community, so be sure to take a look back and click on the links to read the full stories.

Two Found Dead in Southington Home: Police in neighboring Southington found themselves busy after officers responding to requests for a welfare check discovered two dead inside a home on Cedar Drive. Who were the people and what happened? Read the complete story for details.

Council Members Not All in Agreement With Town Manager on Gun Control: After Cheshire Town Manager Michael Milone voted in favor of stricter gun control at a CCM meeting last week, some local officials took exception. What were they concerned with? How do you feel about it? Check out the full article and get involved in the discussion.

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New Britain Woman Charged in Check Fraud Scheme: After cashing two fraudulent business checks, the third time was not the charm for a New britain woman now facing charges. What did she do and how was she caught? Read the full article for more.

Small Business Profile: Cheshire Fitness Zone and Pediatric Therapy: It's been a successful decade for the Cheshire Fitness Zone and the business will soon bring more jobs to town. To learn more about the business and their expansion, check out the full story.

: For the first time in the past 22 years, the Cheshire Board of Education voted to increase the budget presented by School Superintendent Greg Florio. The goal is to address building maintenance needs, officials said. Take a look at the story to learn more about the plans.

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