Archive for Areawide

Gov Malloy – New legislation will improve storm response

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor March 28, 2012

“This bill will also ensure that we make necessary investments at the local level in new technology, like microgrids, so that we can be better prepared to weather whatever Mother Nature throws our way.” – Gov. Malloy

In East Hampton, Rep. Hamm announces retirement from State Legislature

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor March 2, 2012

“I’ve carefully thought about re-election for many months… I’m very proud of the 14 years of service I’ve given to my district,” State Rep. Gail Hamm, 34th District

Grab your spoons – annual chowder cook-off is coming

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 27, 2012

The event also coincides with a business expo. Area businesses will showcase their goods and services, as well as offer coupons, raffles, samples and information.

High winds could cause damage, outages in parts of Connecticut

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 24, 2012

A High Wind Warning is issued for forecasts of sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph and gusts possibly in excess of 58 mph.

Gov. Malloy promises more education funds – and bonus for new Alliance Districts

by: submitted press release February 19, 2012

According to Gov. Malloy, an additional $4.5 million in competitive funding will be offered to all districts, with preference given to 30 Alliance districts, to fuel “ambitious innovations and deeper reforms.”

Teacher tenure on the table

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 15, 2012

“I’m pro-teacher, as long as that doesn’t mean defending the status quo, and I’m pro-reform, as long as that isn’t simply an excuse to bash teachers,” Gov. Malloy said.

CL&P says victims of October storm outages to get $140 credit

by: admin February 3, 2012

Northeast Utilities – CL&P’s parent company – set aside $10 million for customers whose electricity had not been restored as of noon Nov. 5. When questions were raised about the appropriateness of the amount, the company upped it to $30 million.

Some DMV offices to close temporarily during computer system upgrade

by: admin February 2, 2012
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The computer modernization project, which is underway, is divided into three phases that are expected to be completed during the next two years.

UConn announces Deans List for fall semester

by: admin January 31, 2012

To make the Dean’s List, students must take at least 12 credits, finish the semester with a grade point average (GPA) that is among the top 25 percent of students enrolled in their school or college, and have no grade below a “C.”

CT OPM Secretary Barnes chides GOP for criticism of Gov. Malloy

by: admin January 29, 2012

“Gov. Malloy has repeatedly assured our citizens that he will manage to the bottom line – there will be no deficit, period. And the state will end the year in the black.” – OPM Secretary Ben Barnes