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Opponents in CT town scramble to oppose medical waste burning. It could be up to 57 tons a week.
Already angered by a persistent and disturbing noise from a Connecticut trash-to-energy plant, many residents are now concerned because the operator is on the verge of state approval to burn medical waste there. A group of homeowners from Bristol and a few surrounding towns banded together three years ago to block Reworld Waste’s medical waste plan, and the campaign was restarted a couple 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...
Columbaria at Southwick cemetery to accommodate growing trend for cremation
SOUTHWICK — With cremations increasing in popularity as an alternative to traditional burials, the town’s Cemetery Commission will soon install columbaria in the New Cemetery. “It was a thought of mine to make a nice thoughtful and serene space for the loved ones of those who have passed,”...
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.
Two Chicopee schools given reports after observations
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability Jennifer Bellville met with the School Committee at its July 10 meeting to discuss an update regarding things going on within her office and the district. Chicopee High School and Chicopee Comprehensive High School were both chosen by the Department of...
AJGA tournament returns to Chicopee for sixth year
CHICOPEE — The American Junior Golf Association returned to the Chicopee Country Club for the sixth time for the FM Global Championship presented by the John D. Mineck Foundation. The open tournament began with the qualifying round on July 1 and the tournament rounds followed from July 2-5. The...
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.
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