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SCSU Drives Change in Manufacturing with New Initiatives for Women
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), under the leadership of Dr. Colleen Bielitz, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach, has launched two transformative initiatives aimed at empowering women in the manufacturing industry. This effort, in collaboration with the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing (OOM) and the Million Women Mentors Connecticut Chapter, underscores SCSU’s role as a thought leader and change agent for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Lamont nominates David Arconti as PURA Commissioner
Earlier today, Gov. Ned Lamont announced his nomination of David Arconti Jr. to serve as commissioner of the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Lamont also announced that longtime Vice Chairman John Betkoski III would be retiring at the end of the year. “I am truly honored to have this opportunity to serve as a […] The post Lamont nominates David Arconti as PURA Commissioner appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
State: Watch Out For Food Stamp Thieves
George Prendergast was sitting in the Downtown Ives Main Library when he heard an announcement over the intercom: there would be a presentation on EBT theft on the lower level of the library. Prendergast’s no stranger to the topic — he’s been a victim of identity theft four times, and now he...
Barlow Student to Address Climate Change at Library Event
Priti Kiefer, a junior at Joel Barlow High School and a member of the school’s Eco Club, hopes to raise awareness about how climate change affects Easton during a talk at the Easton Public Library on Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. “ I think it’s an important thing...
California fugitive arrested by US Marshals, police in Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn — A fugitive wanted out of San Diego was arrested on Thursday by members of the U.S. Marshals Service and personnel from the Norwalk Police Patrol Division, according to a release from Norwalk police. Jeffrey Farr, 70, was wanted in California for two felony counts of “lewd...
Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger
Yesterday, Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal joined Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, in writing a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting them to “closely scrutinize” T-Mobile’s proposed $4.4 billion purchase of UScellular. “As […] The post Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Audit: DOL had hundreds of backlogged complaints
A recent audit of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Workplace Standards Division found a backlog of hundreds of complaints, some of which had been unassigned for more than two years. The WWSD oversees the state’s labor law and regulations, including regulating wages and working conditions affecting approximately 1.6 million of the state’s workers. Workers […] The post Audit: DOL had hundreds of backlogged complaints appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
New England Birds of Prey – Wingmasters at Weston Public Library: August 12
Run..or possibly fly… to register for this fantastic program at the Weston Public Library on August 12. Yah, okay technically it says it’s for kids but I would SO SNEAK IN if I were in the country that day which I am not. ++. KIDS: New England Birds...
Easton Police Log July 15-21
The following incidents of note occurred in Easton during the week of 7/15/24- 7/21/24. 3 Alarm not renu’d/unreg. 1 SCAM (call-electronic-mail-other) The Easton Police Department is located at 700 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT 06612, 203-268-4111, EastonCT.gov.
Easton Updates Its Land Use Regulations
Easton’s Planning and Zoning Commission has updated the town’s land use regulations, impacting areas from cannabis establishments to residential fences and daycare facilities. The new regulations, presented during a public hearing on May 28, are a response to state mandates aimed at better serving the community’s needs. A copy of the updated regulations can be found here.
Electric Biker Hit By Drunk Driver In Meriden Still In Critical Condition, Police Say
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Wednesday, July 17, on Cook Avenue in Meriden. According to Sgt. Stanley Zajac of the Meriden Police, the bicyclists were riding north in the northbound lane of Cook Avenue, which is marked as a shared bicycle lane. A 2017 Dodge RAM driven...
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery
A court has discontinued a lawsuit filed against a restaurant chain by a Connecticut woman who claimed she found herself chewing on part of a severed human finger while eating a salad served at one of the company's locations in New York. The lawsuit, filed against Rye Brook-based Chop't C…
7 Juveniles Arrested After Assaulting Staff Member At Northern Westchester Center For Children
Seven children were arrested following an assault on a staff member at a residential treatment center for youth in Northern Westchester, police said.The incident happened on Monday, July 22 around 12:30 a.m., when a dozen students began fighting in the courtyard of the St. Christopher's J…
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
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