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Board of Selectmen: Carusillo Opposes USA Hauling Trash Monopoly, Land Trust Gets Grants for Trails, BoE Vote Chaos Continues
TOWN MEETING JULY 23rd AT 8 PM TO VOTE ON 190 SHARON TPKE PETITION. First Selectman Todd Carusillo attended a Northwest Hills Coalition of Governments (COG) meeting wherein USA Hauling urged Northwest municipalities to opt out of a MIRA contract and instead sign a contract with them. “That would leave us with only one person controlling the whole area,” Carusillo explained. “I don’t think that’s a great idea because we won’t be able to control the tipping fees. I still believe the COG and all the 21 towns should own the [Torrington] transfer station.” Carusillo claimed that if the COG municipalities sign with USA Hauling, that the Torrington transfer station will close, its staff will lose their jobs, and local businesses will be pushed out from dumping trash at low rates. He further explained that tipping fee rates were supposed to go up to $188 per ton but Goshen and other COG municipalities are using $55 million in remediation from MIRA to lower tipping fee costs until the fund runs out. He hopes that when this fund runs out, residents will support Carusillo and the rest of the COG to take control of the Torrington transfer station. To reduce growth in trash costs Carusillo suggested the Recycling and Trash Committee contact Litchfield and Cornwall to possibly join them with food waste diversions.
Goshenite Lisa Ferris Named Northwest Ct United Way Executive Director
(TORRINGTON, CT) ….The United Way of Northwest Connecticut Board of Directors has named Lisa Ferris its Executive Director. Following a period of reorganization, the United Way board launched a search process that resulted in selecting Ms. Ferris to head up the agency. Since April 2017, Lisa Ferris has been...
Groton City to demolish house as part of plan for waterfront park
Jul. 18—GROTON — The city is slated to demolish a house on the upper part of the Costa Property on Thames Street this summer, as it seeks to fulfill a long-term vision to create a park there with views of the Thames River. City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said the parcel at 352 Thames St. represents the last part of the city's overall plan to develop a waterfront park at the site. "I think ...
New London residents oppose new apartment complex
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Residents in one New London neighborhood are sharing concerns about a proposal to construct an apartment building. “The birds, the deer come at night, the raccoons, fox,” New London resident Cindy Hollis said. She has enjoyed the wildlife and her quiet backyard for 13 years. She said doesn’t want to […]
With homelessness on rise, CT service providers say they need more funding
Connecticut social service providers are trying to find better ways to address homelessness while also seeking more resources to do the job. The number of unhoused people in the state has increased in recent years, but the funding hasn’t increased sufficiently to meet the demand, according to homeless aid groups.
Gavin Keefe: Family atmosphere drew Wilkinson to Elmridge
Jul. 18—Jacob Wilkinson wears many hats at Elmridge Golf Course. After starting out as the course superintendent in the spring of 2022, Wilkinson's duties have evolved to include a variety of responsibilities. Now he's gradually shifting into an expanded role as the club's general manager while still serving as the superintendent for the 27-hole course in Pawcatuck. As busy as he is, Wilkinson ...
Proposed legislation aims to help solve cold case murders in Connecticut
Making a push to help bring justice for the families of cold case murder victims. A state senator says he’s proposing legislation that would help solve these cases saying the families deserve answers while also helping local police. “It hangs over you. There's no closure.”. Closure is what James...
Brazilian fugitive arrested in Connecticut for firearms charge
HARTFORD, Connecticut — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a previously deported Brazilian fugitive wanted in his home country for a firearms charge. Deportation officers from ERO Boston’s Hartford field office arrested the 39-year-old unlawfully present fugitive on July 11 near his residence in Danbury. “This Brazilian fugitive attempted to flee a firearms charge in his home country and take up refuge in Connecticut,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “We cannot allow our communities to become safe havens for the world’s criminals. ERO Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders from New England.”
Police investigate violent threat made to Glastonbury High School
GLASTONBURY, CT (WFSB) - Police are investigating Friday after a violent threat was made towards Glastonbury High School on social media. In a letter to families, Superintendent Alan Bookman said that the school is reaching out to all families and staff in the district due to the post’s highly offensive and alarming nature.
UConn hockey teams release 2024-25 schedule
UConn’s two hockey teams released their respective 2024-25 schedules on Friday. The opener for the women is on Sept. 27 against Minnesota while the men start on Oct. 5 vs. Colgate — both of which are at Toscano Family Ice Forum. Men’s hockey. Mike Cavanaugh’s crew will...
Westbrook Outlets redevelopment would include apartments, a hotel, and more
WESTBROOK, CT (WFSB) - Big plans could be in store for a shoreline shopping center. There was a meeting Thursday night to hear about a multi-million-dollar plan to revamp the Westbrook Outlets. The plan would include revamping the outlets and putting in hundreds of new apartments, town homes, a hotel,...
Corner Pug in West Harford to close in August
The Corner Pug in West Hartford will be serving its last appetizers, meals and drinks next month, closing down after nearly 25 years of business. Saturday, Aug. 17 will be the last day for the Elmwood institution that greets customers with a casual pub feel and lots of photos of pugs.
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