HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that – in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack today in Kabul, Afghanistan – U.S. and state flags in…
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Governor Lamont appoints Marilyn Alverio to the Social Equity Council
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…
GasBuddy: Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Hint at Fall Decline but Remain at 7-Year High
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…
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…
Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2021 at Norwalk Public Library
Norwalk, CT – It’s June, and the Norwalk Public Library is abuzz with activity for people of all ages, to keep you informed, entertained and involved during the long, lazy days of summer. Join NPL in a Summer Reading Challenge for adults and for a chance to win great prizes. It’s already begun! Why should…
New Trustees to Join the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s Board
Norwalk, CT – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is pleased to announce that Kathleen Custis, Reverend Roosevelt Ewell, and Pamela Murrin have joined the Board of Trustees. Patsy Brescia, Chairman of the Board of Trustees said, “We are thrilled to have Kathleen Custis, Pamela Murrin and Reverend Roosevelt Ewell join our diversely talented Board of Trustees…
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…