When Easton resident John Hamlin needed space to give a talk on solar panels, his first thought was his hometown public library. “I was familiar with it from back when my kids went through Cub Scouts,” he said. “We had den meetings there. Size-wise, it seemed a good fit.” Indeed, public libraries across Connecticut are […]
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Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter, a 30-year veteran of the department, started his career patrolling Stratford Avenue on foot. Now, as chief, he’s bringing that approach back by increasing foot patrols in the community. Currently, six officers are assigned to walking beats in four neighborhoods, with plans to expand. The department has 317 sworn officers […]
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The Connecticut Siting Council unexpectedly approved United Illuminating’s request to delay a vote on its controversial plan to install overhead electric transmission lines on monopoles in Fairfield and Bridgeport. The stay awaits the appointment by Gov. Ned Lamont of a CSC member with experience in the field of ecology. “The Governor is actively working to […]
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First Selectman William A. “Bill” Gerber, a devoted public servant, longtime resident and well-respected leader in Fairfield town government, died Tuesday, July 15, at Yale New Haven Hospital from complications following brain surgery. He was 60. Gerber had served as Fairfield’s chief elected official since January 2024, following his election the previous November. Though his […]
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Eversource’s sale of Aquarion Water Company to a new state-affiliated water authority and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is raising concerns about regulatory oversight and financial consequences among officials in communities that depend on Aquarion for their water supply. Eversource announced the $2.4 billion sale on Jan. 27. Subject to approval by […]
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