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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.
Ravizza to be arraigned on Vineyard charges
Jared Ravizza, who is facing multiple charges including murder in Connecticut, will be arraigned at the Edgartown District Court in September on misdemeanor and felony charges extending from an April incident in West Tisbury. Ravizza was not present during a hearing Monday morning at the Edgartown courthouse. On April 14,...
‘Camp Justice’ encourages future careers in Connecticut’s criminal justice system
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — State prosecutors are bringing dozens of teenagers into their offices in Rocky Hill. Not because the students did anything wrong. In fact, they are doing something very right. They are learning all about the criminal justice system at what the State Division of Criminal Justice calls “Camp Justice.” “Obviously, there […]
Mohegan Sun Wins National Awards For Dining and Entertainment
It really surprises me when I meet someone from Connecticut that has never been to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. I understand that some still have the notion that these incredible destinations are nothing but beautifully designed slot machines that vacuum all of your spending money away, but they're so much more than just casinos.
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 […]
CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) has paid former employee Christopher Dukes $762,525 after losing an arbitration case before the Connecticut Supreme Court, rocketing Dukes to one of the ten highest-paid state employees in 2024, alongside Connecticut’s UConn basketball coaches and top doctors at UConn Health, according to the state’s open data website. State data shows […] The post CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
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 […]
Seymour Deputy Police Chief Closes Book on 33-Year Career
SEYMOUR – Seymour Deputy Police Chief Roberto Rinaldi recently hung up his badge after serving more than three decades in law enforcement. Rinaldi, 59, retired from the Seymour Police Department on June 30. He worked in Seymour for 25 years, starting out as a patrolman and climbing his way up the ranks to sergeant, commander, acting lieutenant and ultimately second in command, a position he’s held since 2018.
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash At Garden State Parkway Exit In Tinton Falls
Jason Ball, 46, of Stratford, died in the crash in Tinton Falls on Saturday, July 20, according to a state police spokesperson. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 103 on the southbound side of the parkway at around 9:37 p.m. Investigators said Ball was taking exit 102 when he...
North Haven Athletic Department Recognized as Quality Program Exemplary School
In an effort to recognize and commend excellence in the implementation and administration of outstanding high school athletic programs, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has initiated the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment. The North Haven High School athletic program has been identified as a 2024 recipient of the NIAAA...
Upsurge in attempted vehicle break-ins, thefts prompts warning
WESTPORT — Lock your home. Lock your car. Secure your valuables. That warning from police — issued numerous times since the onset of the COVID pandemic — was sounded again Monday with an upsurge in attempts to steal vehicles and vehicle break-ins reported in Westport, as well as across Fairfield County, last weekend.
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