Month: August 2021

Housatonic Community College Foundation and Bank of America Announce New Support for Manufacturing Pipeline Program in Bridgeport

Program Aims to Increase Opportunities for Populations Underrepresented in the Manufacturing Industry, Including Women With Funding from Bank of America, Upskilling and Job Placement Opportunities Now Available BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 9, 2021) – The Housatonic Community College (HCC) Foundation was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from Bank of America to help support the community college’s…

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Accidental Breakdown at Weston History and Culture Center’s (Weston Historical Society) Music at the Barn Outdoor Concert Series

WESTON, CT – The band Accidental Breakdown will perform at the Weston History and Culture Center’s (formerly the Weston Historical Society) Music at the Barn Outdoor Concert Series on Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Purchase tickets at: www.westonhistoricalsociety.org Members: $15 per person, Member Family (2 adults, 2 kids ages 10+ ): $50,…

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CTDOT’s Walk Bridge Program Celebrates Completion of Historic Restoration Project in Norwalk

NORWALK, CT – On Thursday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) joined state and local officials to celebrate the completion of a $1.2 million restoration project at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, CT. CTDOT officials presented a commemorative plaque to Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, officials of the Norwalk Historical Commission and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion…

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WCSU launches Social Justice Institute

DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University has launched the Social Justice Institute (SJI), a fun and interactive pre-college experience for high school students and rising college freshmen. The free event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Space is…

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Norwalk Health Department’s Mosquito Management Program Fights Mosquito-borne Disease

NORWALK, CT – Barbeques, beach days…and bug bites? Mosquitoes don’t have to ruin your fun in the sun. This summer, the Health Department urges Norwalkers to “Fight the Bite” and avoid mosquitoes. NHD’s mosquito management program takes a three-pronged approach to help our residents avoid mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine…

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