Ansonia and Derby’s mayors both signed a letter asking for state support to fund a senior center. But Derby’s aldermen said they weren’t sure if they would support the idea. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Is Bridgeport’s Congress St. Bridge finally getting replaced?
The permitting process is winding down, but some property owners have concerns about the design. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Bridgeport man arrested after suspected shots, police chase
BRIDGEPORT — A city man was arrested early Saturday after leading police investigating a potential shooting on a chase, according to Bridgeport police. The city’s emergency communications center received a ShotSpotter activation on Center Street near the Greene Homes at 1:38 a.m., according to Scott Appleby, the city emergency management director. Police arriving at the…
After long run as Mooreland Hills, Berlin school gets fresh starts as Prism Academy for students with autism
acant since 2019 when it completed nearly nine decades as a private day school, the Mooreland Hills School in Berlin now has a new life as the Prism Academy for students with autism. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Lower Connecticut River Valley housing plan includes three overarching goals. Can it help make housing affordable?
The RiverCOG comprises 17 towns: Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Man accused of threats to shoot Buffalo grocery customers – and threat to Connecticut business
“We cannot tolerate this kind of hate in our community and will not sit by while people seek to terrorize others across our country,” said U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Prosecutors: New Haven man, 18, carjacked woman who posted car for sale on Facebook
Federal prosecutors say the 18-year-old is accused of carjacking the Bridgeport woman and is suspected of other similar crimes in Connecticut. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Former Stratford cop claims religious discrimination in lawsuit
Police Chief Joseph McNeil said in an email Friday that, “We are a diverse and inclusive department.” Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
How Bridgeport Fire Department has changed since death of 2 firefighters: ‘profound effect’
Lt. Steven Velasquez and firefighter Michel Baik died in the Elmwood Avenue house fire on July 24, 2010 — 12 years ago as of this weekend. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Demand for electricity soars in heat wave; pressure put on New England power surplus
The big issue now is the price of energy caused by the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he said. “That’s where we’re seeing the biggest impact,” he said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Return on investment at CT colleges and universities falling short, new report finds
In Connecticut, where several schools rank highly on U.S. News & World Report’s annual list, Third Way’s economic mobility index offers a distinct picture. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
How teen entrepreneurs made their car wash service take off. ‘It’s luxury without the price tag’, customers say.
Teen entrepreneurs from West Hartford built a business model that took care of everything for washing a vehicle — as long as they were provided an electrical outlet and spigot. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Vincent Tonucci, nine-term state rep. for Ansonia & Derby, dies at 72
Vincent Tonucci was born in 1950 and was a teacher and real estate agent before running for state office in 1986. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
2nd Annual Bridgeport Film Festival opens Friday
Organizers want to elevate filmmaking as a local art form and present Bridgeport in a positive light. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Stratford sewer rates rise for first time since 2015
Town residents will now be on the hook for $484 a year for access to the sewer system, a 22% increase. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Time’s running out and half of eligible households haven’t claimed CT’s $250-per-child tax rebate. Here’s how to do it.
“We are doing whatever we can … to make sure people know they’re eligible for this, and that they have to sign up,” said Rep. Sean Scanlon, D-Guilford, co-chairman of the legislature’s Finance Committee. “I think it’s really just about leaving no stone unturned.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Connecticut Ballet dancing under the stars in two free outdoor shows in Hartford-area parks
Connecticut Ballet’s “Ballet Under the Stars” brings an outdoor dance show to Burr Mall on July 28 and Elizabeth Park on July 30. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
A 2021 fire destroyed a cherished landmark. Now there’s hope for the New Hartford House.
By adding another floor of apartments, the owner of the fire-ravaged New Hartford House believes he can replace the 124-year-old landmark with something that looks very similar. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
New Bridgeport deputy superintendent faced controversy in Ridgefield
Superintendent Michael Testani extended an employment offer this week to Karen Baldwin for the role of deputy superintendent. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Ansonia Police garage suffering from structural issues
The Ansonia Police Department opened their new headquarters in the fall of 2021, but officers cannot use the garage due to water damage according to city officials. Police have been forced to park their cars outside the building as a result. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution…
Bridgeport cop placed on paid leave after arrest
Wally Franco, who has been a Bridgeport police officer since April 2017, was arrested in Monroe last week. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Here’s when your favorite country fairs in Connecticut are happening
There’s an agricultural or country fair in Connecticut almost every weekend starting in late July. Here’s a schedule for 2022. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
