HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont this week announced that he is appointing Marilyn Alverio to serve as a member of the Social Equity Council. The council was created this summer by the enactment of a new state law legalizing and safely regulating the adult-use of cannabis in Connecticut. Alverio is the founder and creator…
Prices at the pump to let up slightly over the holiday weekend due to concerns over Covid-19 Delta variant, end of summer travel season BOSTON (August 26, 2021) — To close out a summer driving season that will inevitably have had the highest average gas prices since the summer of 2014, Labor Day weekend prices…
Stamford, CT – The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) celebrated India’s democracy and the unity and diversity of India and Indian Americans, their achievements and contributions to India and the United States during the 74th anniversary of India’s Independence Day celebrations held at the Mill River Park, Stamford,…
NEW CANAAN, CT – On Monday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and state officials gathered at the New Canaan Train Station to celebrate the announcement that the New Canaan Line will return to nearly full service beginning Sunday, August 29. Attendees including State Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport), CTDOT Commissioner Joseph Giulietti, MTA Metro-North president…
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor David Martin signed an Executive Order Wednesday announcing the Stamford Government Center will reopen to all employees and visitors effective Monday, July 12. The mandate officially rescinds the City’s Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) issued March 12, 2020, and outlines the Government Center’s guidelines and regulations moving forward. “The City…
HARTFORD, CT – House Speaker Matt Ritter (D – Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D – East Hartford, Manchester) are accepting applications for their appointments to the Social Equity Council that is established under legislation Governor Ned Lamont signed into law on June 22 legalizing the use of cannabis for adults over 21…
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor David Martin was joined by Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski and Police Chief Tim Shaw as he conducted a swearing-in ceremony for new Assistant Chiefs of Police Louis A. DeRubeis and Silas Redd at Police headquarters today. DeRubeis has served in the Stamford Police department since 1997, and rose…
Stamford, CT – Did you know that in 2020 Stamford Public Schools (SPS) students outperformed the national AP exam scores by more than 10%? Or, that 95% of SPS teachers, instructors and counselors have a master’s degree or higher? You can read about those and many other interesting facts in the recently released SPS 2019-2020…
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor David Martin announce earlier this week the addition of Park Attendants beginning May 28 through September 16, to increase resident safety and security within Stamford Parks. Beach season begins this weekend. The City is implementing safety and security initiatives to increase safety so that residents can enjoy all that Stamford…
STAMFORD, CT – Last week, Stamford EMS commemorated the 46th annual National EMS Week with a celebration of the important work and dedication of its EMS workers. The independent, nonprofit organization has been serving the emergency medical needs of the Stamford community for nearly 30 years. “Especially in light of the challenges we faced throughout…