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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Democrat First Selectman Christine Vitale will serve out her term until at least the 2027 election after defeating Republican challenger State Sen. Tony Hwang in the Tuesday, Feb. 3, special election. The election was mandated by state law after Hwang, who represents Fairfield, Easton, Bethel and Newtown, collected enough signatures in a petition drive to […]
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The Connecticut Siting Council reversed course on Thursday by approving in a 6-2 straw vote United Illuminating’s plan to install large transmission monopoles along the Metro-North corridor through Fairfield, Southport, and Bridgeport, despite rejecting it in a previous straw vote in June. The decision has sparked widespread community outrage. First Selectman Christine Vitale condemned the […]
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State Senator Tony Hwang moderated a Hurricane Coastal Resiliency Forum to address the growing threats of climate change and extreme weather to Connecticut’s shoreline communities. The forum held on Aug. 11 in Fairfield featured environmental and public safety experts, highlighted the urgency of preparation as rising seas and warming oceans fuel stronger storms. “Climate change […]
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If you are traveling on Route 15, which runs from the New York-Connecticut border to East Hartford, you will begin to notice temporary stickers on overhead signs indicating new exit numbers that are being changed by the Connecticut Department of Transporation (CTDOT). That stretch includes the scenic Merritt Parkway, which will have exit renumbering only, […]
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