HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Friday announced that, following his telephone call late last night with President Donald J. Trump, the State of Connecticut has been approved to receive an extension through September 30 of its full federal funding for its use of the National Guard in the state’s ongoing response to the…
STAMFORD, CT – The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Stamford and coastal Connecticut. Forecasts anticipate Tropical Storm Isaias will bring winds of 30 to 35 MPH, gusts up to 65 MPH, and two to four inches of rain between Tuesday midday and Wednesday morning. Residents should prepare for storm conditions…
Stamford, CT – Stamford Public Schools (SPS) recently announced Kristina Wylie-Colmenares as assistant principal, Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE), effective July 21, 2020. Wylie-Colmenares will fill the position recently vacated by Lawrence Keller, who is returning to the classroom to serve as the Career & Technology Education Teacher for the Early College Studies…
Hartford, CT – Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, chairwoman of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, and members of the council’s Economic Opportunity and Workforce Equity Subcommittee today announced the launch of the Financial Literacy Portal — an initiative that will ensure helpful resources from state agencies are centralized and non-profits that support financial literacy are highlighted. The website was developed after the…
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim officially opened all City of Bridgeport public parks today Thursday, May 21st for the season. Seaside Park, Beardsley Park and St. Mary’s by the Sea will be open for Memorial Day weekend for Bridgeport residents only with the purchase of a park sticker. Due Covid-19 Seaside Park and Beardsley Park…
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Downtown regrets to announce that they will be cancelling the 2020 Alive@Five and Wednesday Nite Live concert series. “It has not been an easy decision to make, but we believe it is the best one considering the present circumstances,” said David Kooris, President of Stamford Downtown. “Stamford Downtown is committed to…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced today the Terry Conners Continued Operations Committee, a committee created to ensure Terry Conners ice rink remains in service and financially solvent for the foreseeable future. This committee’s creation follows the Board of Finance’s ongoing cuts to the City services — including Terry Conners Rink — in response…
STAMFORD, CT – The City of Stamford is proud to announce Transportation, Traffic, and Parking Bureau Chief Jim Travers has received the Herbert S. Levinson Transportation Leadership Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. This award has historically been granted to Department of Transportation Commissioners, elected officials, and transportation advocates who…
HARTFORD CT – Stamford lawmakers along with Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport, Monroe and Trumbull) will lead a caravan in support of Nursing and Group Home staff and residents as well as promoting health protections for them on Friday, May 8, 2020. The legislators are scheduled to leave the St. Camillus Center, 494 Elm St. in Stamford,…
BERLIN, CT – With many people spending more time at home than ever before during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is recognizing National Electrical Safety Month by sharing tips for identifying potential electrical hazards around the house. From regularly inspecting wires and extension cords for signs of wear to using a smart power strip with surge…