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Yondr Go Cellphones In Schools?
Metropolitan Business Academy rising junior Bayan Albakkour thinks that Yondr cellphone pouches — a method for creating phone-free spaces that some New Haven schools are adopting — are a good idea to help students focus on class by hiding a key source of distraction. Her best friend, meanwhile,...
4,000+ Turn Out For Back-To-School Rally
Backpacks, popsicles, children’s books, and a $4,500 college scholarship were all on hand at Bowen Field as New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) prepared families for the first day of classes in less than two weeks. That was the scene at NHPS’ annual back to school rally held at Bowen...
Job Openings: Masuk athletic trainer, Jockey Hollow teacher
MONROE, CT — Monroe Public Schools has two job openings, including an athletic trainer at Masuk High School and a sixth grader teacher at Jockey Hollow Middle School. The job listings are below. Category: High School Staff/Athletic Trainer. Date Posted: 7/3/2024. Location: Masuk High School. Date of Availability: ASAP.
Semira Set Up For Success Back At School
Despite Thursday’s high-90 degree temperatures, Felicia Scott and her daughter’s goddaughter Semira Estep waded through the crowd at Bowen Field as they exchanged memories and educational wisdom in preparation for New Haven Public Schools’ first day back. Semira, 6, is a rising second grader at Barnard Environmental...
50th annual Milford Oyster Festival takes place this weekend
MILFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The 50th annual Milford Oyster Festival is taking place this weekend. Tonight is Oyster Eve, running until 10 p.m. at Fowler Field behind the public library, but tomorrow is the main event where 30,000 oysters are set to be shucked and slurped. “We’ve been setting up...
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Expanded service at Tweed New Haven Airport concerns Looney
This week’s announcement that passenger air service at Tweed New Haven airport will soon expand is raising concerns from the airport’s residential neighbors, including Connecticut Senate President Martin Looney. Breeze, a second airline, is joining Avelo in bringing commercial flights to Tweed. Between them, they will soon be...
Farm gates all around Southwick open Sunday for public tours, demonstrations
SOUTHWICK — On Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the town’s Agricultural Commission is hosting its second annual Open Farm Day, a chance for folks to have see up close the operation of 11 farms throughout the community. “Open Farm Day is important to the community in...
Waste Reduction Bylaw Vote Delayed as Hauler Attempts to Organize Landlord Resistance
The Town Council vote on whether to recommend that the Town Manager issue an exploratory Request for Proposals (RFP) from local haulers to get more information about potential cost or savings from implementing the Waste Reduction Bylaw Proposal, has been delayed from August 19 to the September 9 Town Council meeting. The Bylaw would require a town contract, obtained through a competitive bidding process, that would include a Pay As You Throw fee structure and curbside compost pick up. According to Zero Waste Amherst, a community sponsor of the proposal, the new bylaw would significantly reduce local trash and save residents money. The RFP is needed in order to evaluate the costs of the proposal. See recent Indy coverage.
School Studies, Haynes Development Updates: Seymour Board Of Selectpersons Highlights
SEYMOUR – The Board of Selectpersons met Tuesday (Aug. 6) for their bi-monthly meeting. Here’s a few highlights. The board awarded a bid of $44,000 to Antinozzi Associates of Bridgeport to do a feasibility study and facility assessment review of the 70-year Bungay School. The firm was the lowest bidder for the job, out of nine bids received (with the highest bid coming in at $180,000), according to Bungay School Building Committee Chairman and Selectman Fred Stanek.
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Annual Community Breakfast August 27
The 2024 UMass Community Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in UMass Student Union Ballroom, 280 Hicks Way. The event will be catered by the award-winning UMass Dining and free parking is available in the Campus Center Garage. The event is sponsored by UMass Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pet of the Week: Chip
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A total sweetheart, Chip is our Pet of the Week! Chip has been waiting for a family since Valentine’s Day. The 5-year-old came to the shelter in very poor condition, emaciated after a traumatic history. But look at him now! He’s healthy and happy! He LOVES tennis balls! He even came to the […]
Vehicle crashes under tractor-trailer in North Haven, causing lane closures on I-91 northbound
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — After a vehicle crashed into the back of a tractor trailer Friday evening, its two occupants were extracted and taken to area hospitals with serious injuries, according to a Facebook post from the North Haven Fire Department. Around 8:27 p.m., the fire department responded to...
West Haven teen keeping memory of best friend alive in aftermath of fatal crash
A West Haven teenager is facing a long road to recovery after a three car crash in New Haven last month. That crash killing two women including the teen’s best friend. "She was like my world. My everything. We did everything together," Juliana Weber of West Haven explained. The...
PODCAST – Friday, August 16: Wallingford Mayor Addresses Electric Rates; Comedian Mike Finoia; Hillbilly Moments
Wallingford mayor Vinny Cervoni was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to address their electric rates, and shared how the town has been able to keep prices more affordable for residents. (0:00) Dumb Ass News – Comedian Mike Finoia was in studio, as Chaz and AJ read the story...
Woodbridge Resident Joins Prestigious Program, Bethany & Woodbridge Alumni Celebrate Success
Charleston, SC - Caroline Scott, of Woodbridge, CT will join the first-ever cohort of ARCH Scholars at the College of Charleston Honors College this fall. The ARCH Scholars Program offers a two-year cohort experience for highly capable incoming college students. The program is housed within the College of Charleston Honors College and stands for Achievement Realized through Community in Honors.
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