Good morning, Hartford.

Neighbors in West Hartford are urging officials to shut down an Airbnb rental — they report frequent parties and heavy traffic that disrupt a long-standing residential area while the town maintains the short-term lease violates zoning rules, and legal challenges remain pending.

Plainville Police Department has raised nearly $17,000 over five years with collectible patches that fund scholarships for local students and support awareness for issues like mental health (including a patch honoring 7th grader Nolan) and breast cancer.

They plan to release holiday designs in December.

AAA reports that new car ownership in Connecticut is likely to exceed the national average cost of $12,863 — expenses such as gas, insurance, and vehicle taxes push prices higher for local buyers.

Connecticut households are facing high energy costs as the state ranks sixth in the nation due to a mix of gas supply, heating oil and other factors impacting expenses locally.

The Eversource Hartford Marathon is holding a packet pickup event today in Hartford; runners are advised to review pickup details with event officials.