With a 3-0 vote and two members abstaining, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on March 25 approved the sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Aquarion Water Authority, a new nonprofit entity that will share governance and resources with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA). The approval came after a Superior Court […]
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State Sen. Tony Hwang announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will retire when his term ends in January after nearly 18 years in the General Assembly. Hwang, a Republican, represents the 28th District, which includes Fairfield, Bethel, Easton and Newtown. On Feb. 3, Hwang lost a special election for Fairfield first selectperson […]
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Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require state officials to develop guidelines for donating surplus edible food from large supermarkets to nonprofit organizations, aiming to reduce waste and expand access to food for residents in need. Senate Bill 382, An Act Concerning Edible Food Recovery, would direct state officials to establish guidelines for safely redirecting […]
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You have probably seen them: two utility poles tied together, with one of them in bad shape. Those mismatched pairs of utility poles are a familiar sight along Connecticut roads. Now, state lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 421, which aims to speed their removal, a process hampered by overlapping responsibilities among utility companies. So-called “double […]
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Trumbull High School student Jack Geraghty and Helen Keller Middle School student William Correa were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Post 10059 for demonstrating civic responsibility in their communities. The students were honored during an awards ceremony held Feb. 12 in the River Valley Theater Room in Trumbull. VFW Post 10059 reached out […]
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Rising Star Horse Rescue in Wilton rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes horses while teaching the community what responsible horse ownership truly means. Through hands-on volunteer programs and youth education, the nonprofit emphasizes lifelong care, follow-through after adoption, and the importance of protecting America’s horses.
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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Fairfield County residents can tune in to Optimum cable Channel 79 to watch town government meetings, but a proposal now before state regulators could make that local access harder to find. Currently, government meetings are carried on town-specific cable channels and funded through a system administered by the Area Nine Cable Council, a volunteer organization […]
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Balducci’s Food Lovers Market in Westport is set to close its doors in a few days, ending more than two decades in the community. The specialty grocery store has long been a staple for residents seeking gourmet items, prepared foods and catering services. Company officials previously cited business and real estate considerations in the decision […]
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Three local educators were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their commitment to educating students about patriotism and citizenship. Dan Sacco, the chief of staff at the Veterans of Foreign Wars local Post 10059 said that the awards give recognition to educators that “promote Americanism, patriotism, and citizenship in the classroom and […]
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