...by his colleagues and is laser-focused on issues that effect all us here in Old Saybrook. As a former member of the Connecticut General Assembly from Plainville, New Britain, and Southington prior to retiring here in Indian Town Beach, I am so proud and thankful for Devin’s contributions to our...
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...said that positions high in demand include welders, machinists, engineers and fabricators. “The need to recruit is just as strong as ever, frankly,” said Graham Robinson, president of New Britain-based Stanley Black & Decker. In July, the company laid off 1,000 employees, but Robinson said that his company now needs...
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...contains construction or renovation projects approved through the regular process for the school districts of Brookfield, Darien, Mansfield, New Britain, New Fairfield, Fairfield, Hamden, Manchester, Norwalk, New London and Winchester. After further discussion, House members voted 99 to 38 in favor of approving the bill, with 14 members not voting....
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...Brookfield, Darien, Mansfield, New Britain, New Fairfield, Fairfield, Hamden, Manchester, Norwalk, New London and Winchester. The projects in Mansfield and Brookfield are the largest, both for new elementary schools, and would designate $33 and $16 million respectively to the towns, although the full projects will cost about $50 and $78...
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Between 2015 and 2019, 73 people from Middletown died of a drug overdose, more deaths per capita than in New Haven or Bridgeport. At least 17 Middletown residents have died so far in 2020. By comparison, New Haven has five clinics that dispense methadone – one of three drugs commonly...
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...three cars stolen from East Lyme this summer. One was found in New Britain, another in Westbrook and one in Glastonbury, said Finkelstein. In May, an SUV stolen out of Groton was used in a shooting in Waterbury where one man was killed and a woman was hurt, leading to...
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...Guilford report no change in calls regarding domestic disturbances. And Bridgeport reported a decrease in the number of domestic violence related calls from 2019 to 2020 in every month except April. New Britain reported a decrease in domestic violence calls from 72 in 2019 to 58 in March of this...
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...to the American Bar Association, State Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro, R-New Britain, said that in practice this bill will not lead to significantly more judge or jury decisions removing “bad cops” from police forces, but instead will result in many more settlements that will increase costs for the towns and cities. ...
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...American consumers. Crucially, part of that investment is focusing overseas, creating a new Silk Road to markets in Europe and Africa. Beijing has promised $8 trillion in loans to developing countries to build deep water ports and rail terminals to service China’s 1000+ container ships delivering its products overseas. Compare...
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...reported across all municipalities. But almost all of the losses reported by the twelve municipalities, $258 million, were due to expected property tax deferrals instead of losses. Of those twelve towns, only New Britain and New Haven have populations greater than 50,000 people. The neighboring towns of Guilford and Madison...
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...far. He said dairy purchaser Guida’s in New Britain has rejected a bunch of loads. There’s nothing wrong with the milk — its just with all the schools and restaurants closed no one is buying as much milk and the processors are out of storage. Meanwhile headlines warn of widespread...
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NEW BRITAIN — The Siting Council has set March 31 for a field review, hearing and public comment concerning a reopened application for a 15.3-megawatt, 75-acre solar array project on 117 Oil Mill Road in Waterford. Melanie Bachman, executive director of the council, led a pre-hearing conference at the Siting Council...
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...University, New Britain. Yes, many students have seemingly insurmountable challenges, both academic and personal. But, their efforts to overcome and contend with their challenges should not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Some succeed quickly, once they are put on the right track and seek assistance to compensate for the skills gaps,...
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...refund, their repayment. So you won’t be receiving the second-half payment of the Crystal Mall and various entities over there.” In the settlement terms filed in New Britain Superior Court on November 5, the town agreed to reduce the assessed value of five parcels at 850 Hartford Turnpike owned by...
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...will be received from the general public at those hearings, the public are welcome to attend if they wish.” Additional written comments referencing docket 18-11-01 may be sent to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, 10 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Additional information on the case can be found here....
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...September 23, 2019, a New Britain Superior Court judge ruled against Godbout in a case in which he was suing the Freedom of Information Commission, although Godbout could still appeal. In that case, Godbout was requesting a hearing for what he said was a violation of the FOI law by...
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...Westbrook, which spends $24,111. By comparison, New London spends $16,524 per pupil per year. In the state, this places New London in the bottom third of spending, with several of Connecticut’s more densely populated centers including Danbury, New Britain, Bridgeport and Manchester. “Resources do make a difference, but it is...
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Charles Alex, age 99, of New Britain, who was the oldest veteran at the picnic, served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. At the end of 1940, he joined the Army as an infantryman in the 43rd division, serving in the Pacific in New Guinea...
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