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New State PAC Seeks To Make An Impact
A new political action committee based in Windsor Locks is hoping to support legislative candidates and policies aimed at making Connecticut a more equitable state, particularly for historically marginalized communities. The PAC, Impact CT, is a nonpartisan Independent Expenditure Committee that will support candidates of any political party who support...
Connecticut Families: NAUGKIDS allows kids to ride historic train for free this summer
THOMASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — All aboard the Naugatuck Railroad for a unique adventure through the river valley! “I think history is important and this is a really unique opportunity because you get to experience this in Connecticut on a historic line that helped build this entire county at one time,” said Orion Newall, manager of […]
Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut wins $50K
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut won $50,000 in Monday night's drawing, according to CT Lottery. The numbers to match are 31-36-56-58-69 and the Powerball 20. One player matched four numbers and the Powerball, winning $50,000. Had they played with Power Play, the prize would have...
EEE found in mosquitoes in Connecticut for first time this season
Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in mosquitoes in Connecticut for the first time this season. Four mosquitoes trapped in Canterbury on July 16 tested positive for EEE, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) in New Haven. The mosquitoes were trapped at a location on Quinnebaug Camp Road.
Fair Share advisory committee gets canceled after transparency issues raised
An advisory committee to consult Connecticut towns' fair share of affordable housing was canceled after transparency issues were raised. The post Fair Share advisory committee gets canceled after transparency issues raised appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Applications open for 2024 class of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Nominations for the 2024 class of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame are open now through September, Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) announced Monday. The Hall of Fame recognizes veterans who have continued making positive impacts on their community after leaving military service- especially in the areas of education, public service, the […]
MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the completion of its second quarter 2024 Community Dividend funding, distributing over $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities. In Berkshire County:. North Adams SteepleCats (North Adams): $25,000. Berkshire Innovation Center (Pittsfield): $10,000. The Brien Center (Pittsfield):...
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