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Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins
The New Britain Public Library is hosting its Banned Book Club, saying,. Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month’s book is Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Register online or at the information desk if this is your first meeting!
AG Tong probes Capulet Fest, which was moved and scaled back with little notice
AG William Tong is investigating as ticketholders for last weekend’s Capulet Fest music event have been trying to get their money back after the festival was moved to an alternate location without much notice, scaled back and eventually shortened.
Connecticut families can expect EBT payments within coming weeks
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — After challenges with timelines, thousands of Connecticut families waiting for an EBT payment can expect to receive them three weeks earlier than expected. The initiative was supposed to rollout payments in June, then it was delayed to August, which left families struggling. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) now says benefits should […]
Social media scam targets CT residents seeking affordable housing
A Connecticut housing aid group is alerting residents of a scam targeting those in need of low-income housing. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) was first made aware last week of a fake Facebook page pretending to be the group. The Authority is a quasi-public agency that helps fund and connect residents with low and middle income housing programs.
Talcott Mountain Music Festival presents: Celebrate America!
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert on Friday. It begins at 7:30 p.m. and Is held at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Iron Horse Boulevard. A spectacular fireworks display accompanies this patriotic extravaganza, which music director Carolyn Kuan leads.
Connecticut State Parks close water bodies due to bacteria levels
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Is it safe to swim at your favorite state park lake or beach? Check before you go. Bodies of water at three Connecticut State Parks were closed, as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. Those include Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown and Wharton Brook State […]
CT state agencies tried to limit telework in 2022, were overturned in arbitration
Several state agencies attempted to limit or cap the amount of time state employees could work from home, but those attempts were determined to violate the state’s telework policy, according to three arbitration decisions made in 2022 and received by Inside Investigator through a Freedom of Information Request. The Office of the Attorney General, Department […] The post CT state agencies tried to limit telework in 2022, were overturned in arbitration appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Naugatuck State Forest under temporary alcohol ban imposed by DEEP for state recreation areas
NAUGATUCK, Conn — The Naugatuck State Forest has been added to a list of state recreation areas under a temporary alcohol ban imposed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, according to a release Tuesday. The ban on the Naugatuck State Forest, located in the towns of Naugatuck,...
East Orange Scholar Excels at the University of Hartford
East Orange, NJ-The University of Hartford announced that Brianna Adams of East Orange has been named to the President's List for the spring 2024 semester. She is no stranger to the President's List, as she continues to excel at the University. The President's List recognizes a select group of students reaching the highest level of academic standing. To be placed on the President's List, students must maintain a GPA of at least a 3.75 and receive grades of C or better.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the...
Simsbury Little League U11 team wins District 6 title
The Simsbury Little League under-11 baseball team remained undefeated this summer with a 13-9 win over Avon to win the District 6 Minor Division (ages 10-11or U11) championship on Tuesday night. A majority of this Simsbury team was on the U10 team a year ago that also won a District...
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