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Connecticut Department of Transportation, state officials celebrate New Canaan line returning to full service

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…

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…

Connecticut congressional leaders seeking applications for newly-created Social Equity Council

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…

Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and DVA Commissioner Saadi: 2021 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame accepting nominations

Citizens have until Sep. 10, 2021 to Nominate Veterans for Post-Military Life Achievements Hartford, CT – Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi today encouraged all citizens to consider nominating distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service to the Connecticut Veterans…

Weston Historical Society Installs Sculpture Garden Featuring Art by the late Daniel E. Offutt, III

WESTON, CT – The Weston Historical Society has recently installed the Daniel E. Offutt, III Sculpture Garden at the Coley Homestead located at 104 Weston Road. The sculpture garden has been funded by a $10,000 grant from the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust and features five sculptures created by the late Weston philanthropist, Daniel…