Archive for October, 2011

Governor announces extension to register to vote and file CT taxes

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 31, 2011
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The governor’s press conference also included an update from United Illuminating (UI) and Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P).

Updated – Three arrested for damages to East Hampton Center School

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 31, 2011

Police say they responded to a report of “three masked individuals” vandalizing the school.

Gov. Malloy asks president to declare state of emergency for Connecticut

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 30, 2011

Estimates as of 8:30 p.m. today indicate that more than 840,000 Connecticut residents are in the dark, about 300,000 more than projected when the storm first hit.

Power outages from freak October storm expected to be prolonged

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 29, 2011
In a press conference held tonight at 6 p.m., Gov. Dannel P. Malloy estimated as many as 500,000 Connecticut residents are expected to be without power as a result of what’s being called Winter Storm Alfred.

The governor also advised residents that utility crews are only responding to emergencies involving live downed wires, and that restoration work will not begin “until conditions are safe.”

Non-emergency vehicles banned from Wilbur Cross-Merritt Parkway during storm

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 29, 2011
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“People should stay inside at this point, we are seeing heavy snow start to impact power as well as driving,” the governor said.

East Hampton Police Log for Oct 28 2011 – Lots of fender benders

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 29, 2011

Pamela J. Cole, 38, of 36 Skinner St., East Hampton, CT was arrested for violating a protective order.

Unexpected October snowstorm expected to create power outages

by: Submitted Press Release October 28, 2011

Rain and wet snow are expected to move into Southern Connecticut around noon on Saturday and changeover to all wet snow by late-afternoon in areas away from the immediate coast.

East Hampton Annual Halloween Party and Costume Parade is Saturday

by: Submitted Press Release October 27, 2011

Join us for our annual Halloween shindig for little people at the East Hampton Public Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Registration is required.

East Hampton Police log for October 21 2011

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor October 26, 2011

Kyla Taylor, 29, of 9 West High St., East Hampton, CT was arrested for possession of narcotics.

CT Legislature approves jobs bill and $1.1 billion bioscience center

by: Submitted Press Release October 26, 2011
The DECD estimates more than 4,600 bioscience jobs would be generated through spin-off companies, and another 2,000 would be added to local service and area retail stores. The project would yield more than 840 construction jobs as well.

Another vital component is aligning programs at vo-tech schools, community colleges and universities with high-demand job needs of employers, including the state’s manufacturing technology companies.