Citing delays, Derby mayor dissolves legislative committees

The board is the legislative body for the city, but members review proposed ordinances in subcommittees before they are brought before the full board. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Officials confirm death in Connecticut of Jeffrey Epstein mentor Hoffenberg

Hoffenberg, 77, is believed to have died at least seven days before his body was found Tuesday in Derby by police, who responded to a request to check on his welfare, authorities said Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Eastern Connecticut declared natural disaster for farmers as region’s drought wears on

Hartford, Middlesex and Tolland counties have been designated as contiguous counties as part of the declaration. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT has 87 monkeypox cases. See state-by-state number of cases

People become infected with the monkeypox virus through contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or humans, including respiratory droplets, or through contact with materials contaminated with the virus. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford limits pot dispensaries to two

The Zoning Commission’s unanimous decision came after lawmakers eliminated the cap on the number of stores that can operate in a single municipality. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Back to school

Ansonia got an early jump on school this year, with students returning to classes more than a week earlier than some nearby towns. Superintendent Joseph DiBacco said the schools feature some new additions this year, including a middle school robotics program, a makers’ space at the elementary schools and Ansonia Family University — a developmental…

Man suspected in Trumbull mall robbery arrested

Howayne Mcintosh, 35, of Bridgeport, allegedly displayed a knife when a security guard approached him. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Child tax rebates going out to approved Connecticut families

Checks for child tax rebates of $250 per child with a $750 maximum are on their way to some Connecticut families, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT is struggling with a high rate of period poverty and a lack of menstruation product access. Here’s how it’s fighting back.

About a quarter of women in the U.S. don’t have access to menstrual products each month, with many forced to choose between buying them and food, Jessica Zachs, Founder and CEO of Dignity Grows, said in Hartford Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Free school meals safe for now thanks to a state grant. Don’t expect them to last much longer.

During the past two years, a federal program made school lunches free. Though the program is ending, a $30 million state grant will allow the free meals to continue for a short time for some districts. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport seeks $8.1M to redevelop blighted downtown property

A local developer wants to revitalize the key site, but city first needs to clean it up, raise the land. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Dead ram found ‘butchered’ in Easton river near burnt-out candle and ‘white powder,’ police say

Easton police said the dead sheep, candle and “white powder” in a rectangular shape were found in the Mill River last weekend. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport hires former Newtown cop convicted of embezzlement in labor relations role

Mayor Joe Ganim’s office Wednesday confirmed that ex-Sgt. Domenic Costello has been hired as Bridgeport’s senior labor relations officer, a job that has traditionally had a pivotal role in union contract negotiations. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bob Stefanowski threatening lawsuit after losing Independent Party nomination

Bob Stefanowski’s campaign said chairman Independent Party Chairman Mike Telesca had no right to break the tie “in what appears to be a flagrant violation of his own bylaws.’’ during a caucus meeting. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Local metalhead and master drummer Opus preps for epic 50th birthday by releasing memoir, new album

Local drummer Opus has a new album out with his band Dead by Wednesday, is touring Europe this month with his Black Sabbath tribute band Earth and has published a memoir of his 35 years in the underground metal scene. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Cromwell neighbors fight mega-warehouse plan they’ve dubbed ‘Project Donkey Kong’

A national warehouse builder is facing residents’ opposition over its proposal to build a million-square-foot distribution center in Cromwell. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Man charged with sexually assaulting Trumbull woman outside Bridgeport train station

A man was arrested Monday and accused of sexually assaulting a Trumbull woman outside the Bridgeport train station. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

New Bridgeport labor relations head out after less than two months

City Council President Aidee Nieves said Ford’s last day was Monday. The circumstances of his departure were unclear. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport man sentenced to prison for killing 78-year-old woman with motorcycle

A Bridgeport man, who was driving his motorcycle drunk and ran over a 78-year-old woman, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Following ferry fight, resort temporarily loses licenses

The New Shoreham Board of License Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to suspend Ballard’s Beach Resort’s licenses for 14 days after a six-hour hearing Monday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bob Stefanowski and senior advisor part ways, citing ‘strategic differences’. Move comes weeks after campaign manager replaced.

Stefanowski’s new television consultant is Larry Weitzner of Jamestown Associates, who crafted advertising for the presidential campaigns of Donald J. Trump in 2016 and 2020, as well as for a roster of New England governors. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

New Britain offers no-interest loans to small businesses in low-income neighborhoods

Looking to help struggling small businesses and combat high unemployment, New Britain is offering low-interest loans in targeted sections of the city. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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