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

by: Brian Lockhart | Connecticut Post 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: Submitted Press Release 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.

Congressman Courtney introduces bill to curb student loan costs

by: Submitted Press Release January 25, 2012

If Congress does nothing, borrowers who will take out the maximum $23,000 in subsidized student loans will see their interest balloon to an additional $5,200 over a 10-year repayment period and $11,300 over a 20-year repayment period.

Free Fitness Classes at Fit-Trix

by: Submitted Press Release January 9, 2012

A Pilates class will also be part of the celebration, along with a Demo of their newest class: Cardio Kick-Boxing.

East Hampton history as Belltown USA featured on NPR

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

Even if you live in East Hampton and have heard the stories, you might enjoy this interview with the Bevin family featured on National Public Radio.

In East Hampton – learn how to prevent ice dams, save energy

by: Submitted Press Release December 30, 2011

For every Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit completed, Neighbor to Neighbor contractors will make a $25 donation in the name of the homeowners to a participating local non-profit organization on their behalf.

Gov. Malloy urges workers to find common ground, avert strike

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 27, 2011

“A tentative agreement has already been reached in Fairfield County, the terms of which are fair for all the parties involved. There is no reason we can’t expect the same in the Hartford and New Haven area. It’s time to find common ground, so that everyone can approach the New Year with sense of certainty and optimism.” – Gov. Malloy

State trying once again to find a developer for former East Haddam resort

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 23, 2011
Information on the DEEP web site also notes that, "The selected developer will bear all responsibility for financing, permitting, design, demolition, construction, reconstruction, management and operation of the Sunrise Resort property in return for a long term ground lease with the DEEP, who will maintain ownership over the property."

Deputy Commissioner Susan Frechette said the DEEP is looking for “an innovative public/private partnership to return Sunrise State Park to a recreation destination that so many Connecticut residents and visitors remember.”

CT Atty General concerned about proposed merger of Northeast Utilities and NSTAR

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 23, 2011

Jepsen said NU’s poor performance during Tropical Storm Irene and the October snow storm, as assessed by Witt Associates, raises significant additional issues about the utility’s management and its executive leadership, which must be addressed by the regulators.

Courtney helps taxpayers recover more than $1 million

by: Submitted Press Release December 22, 2011

“Every dollar we are talking about today has a story – a person who was fighting an uphill battle to get the help he or she deserved.” – Congressman Joe Courtney