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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,...
Turf war? Residents aim to halt construction of synthetic football field in Burrillville, citing risk from PFAS
BURRILLVILLE – Concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as forever chemicals – have led a group of town residents to call for a halt to the installation of a synthetic turf field at Burrillville High School. Roberta Lacey has been leading the charge to inform...
Auburn trailer park tenants sue owners over rent increases, other allegations
Residents of two Auburn, Massachusetts, trailer parks are suing their owners citing "unfair and deceptive practices." The residents live at the American Mobile Home Park and Whispering Pines Estates. The class-action suit filed Tuesday in Worcester Superior Court claims Parakeet Communities have been violating residents' legal rights, including raising rents...
Patient’s Legs Saved from Amputation by UConn Health Vascular Surgeon
Laurice Borders, 77, of Danielson, Conn. just happily celebrated her 77th birthday on June 15 with two legs intact thanks to UConn Health and its vascular surgery team’s expertise. Shortly after losing her husband in February 2022 from stage 4 lung cancer, Borders who is always hands on with...
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