STAMFORD, CT – Superintendent of Recreation Laurie Albano has retired after 25 years working for the City of Stamford. In 1997, Laurie was hired as a coordinator of Recreation Services. During her tenure, Laurie reorganized staff and grew new programs and adult sports leagues up to the current number of over 300 programs per year.…
Nearly 23 Tons of Food Removed from the City’s Garbage Stream STAMFORD, CT – Stamford residents recycled 45,939 pounds of food scraps in the first year of the Stamford Food Scrap Recycling Program according to Dan Colleluori, the City’s Director of Recycling & Sanitation. The program launched in June 2021. Since then, residents have been…
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman on Wednesday announced a $3 million settlement with third-party electric supplier Public Power. The settlement resolves allegations that the company failed to publish “next cycle rate” information as required, denying consumers the chance to switch to another supplier to avoid a rate increase.…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor Caroline Simmons is pleased to announce that the City has reached a settlement agreement with the four plaintiffs in the Dingle v. City of Stamford litigation, which had prevented the City from conducting firefighter promotions for several years. The settlement of this lawsuit means the City will soon conduct a round…
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have risen 20.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.86/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 62.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.79/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 11.5…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is now open. The rebate, which was created as part of the budget bill that the governor signed into law last month, provides taxpayers with a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced last week that he has signed into law Public Act 22-128, which establishes a new legal state holiday on June 19 known as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United…
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have risen 14.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 69.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.61/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6…
GasBuddy, a PDI company, released on Thursday the results of its annual summer travel survey revealing that even with record-high gasoline prices, 58% of Americans intend to road trip this summer, a rise from last summer, when gas prices were nearly $1.50 per gallon lower. While the high prices may not stand in the way…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is reappointing Major General Francis Evon, Jr. to serve another four-year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard. He has served in the role since July 2018. Major General Evon has more than 30 years of military service and leadership experience. Prior to…