The Christ Church in Greenwich will host a free talk with former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey James O’Donnell, LVO KCSG, on Sudnay, Janaury 29 at 11:15 at the church’s Parish Hall. James O’Donnell has enjoyed a most illustrious 23 year career as the Organist and Master of the Choristers at…
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Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Joins Press Conference for Gun Violence Intervention
Bridgeport, CT – During today’s press conference, Governor Ned Lamont was joined by Mayor Ganim, health officials, and other city mayors to discuss gun violence intervention throughout the state. Some of today’s remarks were made by Mayor Ganim, Mayor O’Leary of Waterbury, Mayor Bronin of Hartford, and Mayor Elicker of New Haven; all of whom…
Consumer Protection Reminds Adults 21+ Who Purchase Cannabis to Use Products Responsibly
Adults who choose to purchase cannabis should appropriately store and dispose of products and waste to avoid accidental ingestion by pets or children January 9, 2023 — The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding adults 21 and older who choose to consume cannabis to do so responsibly. Adult-use cannabis sales began at licensed hybrid retail…
Attorney General Tong urges PURA to reject Aquarion “excessive and unwarranted” 27 percent hike
Hartford, CT – In a brief filed on Thursday with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong urged regulators to reject an “excessive and unwarranted” request by Eversource-owned Aquarion Water Company to raise its rates by 27 percent over three years. Eversource acquired Aquarion in 2017. This is the first rate case filed…
Connecticut Office of Policy and Management issues third fiscal year 2023 budget forecast to state comptroller
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham on Thursday sent the attached expenditure and revenue estimates to State Comptroller Natalie Braswell regarding the state’s General Fund and Special Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. According to this third monthly forecast from OPM for the fiscal year, the agency estimates…
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons announces new leadership within city’s Operations Department
STAMFORD, CT – This week, Mayor Caroline Simmons and the City of Stamford’s Director of Operations, Matthew Quinones, announced the hiring of its new Director of Facilities and Sustainability, James Montgomery. This newly created leadership position will oversee the management and maintenance of City facilities and identify and implement sustainability initiatives. “Our administration is excited…
Governor Lamont directs flags to half-staff Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The…
Governor Lamont comments on Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to today’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies in the state for the 2021 calendar year: “This report shows violent and property crimes are down in Connecticut from the previous year, preserving…
Eversource Working to Protect System Reliability as Trees Weakened by Drought and Invasive Insects Endanger the Grid
BERLIN, CT – The drought plaguing the region is not only affecting water supplies and burning out lawns, it’s also leaving trees around the state weak and vulnerable with the potential to damage the electric system. As effects of the drought coupled with the ongoing infestation by invasive insects continue to threaten Connecticut’s landscape, Eversource…
GasBuddy: Average gas prices in Connecticut fell 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have fallen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 48.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national…