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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 […]
Shout Out – Poetry Reading, and Retiring Cantor in Ridgefield
Cantor Katchko Gray, heir to a three-generation dynasty of celebrated cantors, is retiring after 25 years at Congregation Shir Shalom in Ridgefield. In addition to co-leading worship services with Rabbi David Reiner and Rabbi Jon Haddon before him. Cantor Debbie leaves a legacy of innovation and activism in the congregation, the community, and nationally.
Famous Graves and Notable Names Laid to Rest in Connecticut
Were you aware that, according to causig.com, there are 213 cemeteries and burial services in Connecticut? Combined, these CT cemeteries employ 338 people, earn more than $41 million in revenue annually, and have assets of $472 million. From actors to musicians, historical figures, to Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor...
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.
Take Some Day Trips This Summer: ‘100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die’ Author to Speak July 11
Author Anastasia Mills Healy will discuss her new book, 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die, on Thursday, July 11 at Darien Library. — an announcement from Darien Library (with information from the author’s website) Did you know that in Connecticut you can walk among life-size dinosaurs,...
Concerts on the Hill Welcomes Birdsey Beers This Sunday
Birdsey Beers, Easton’s up-and-coming, groove-driven Blues and Rock band that offers a self-described “harmonic odyssey,” will perform at Concerts on the Hill Sunday, July 7 at Christ Church Easton. As noted on their website, “Formerly known as the Barn Dogs, Birdsey Beers is emerging from an identity...
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