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Free Fitness Classes at Fit-Trix

by: admin 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: admin 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: admin 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: admin 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: admin 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: admin 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: admin 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

US Postal Service will postpone move that would put 100,000 out of work

by: admin December 13, 2011
The USPS has forecast a $14.1 billion loss in fiscal 2012, due to declining mail volume – the result of email communication significantly replacing “snail mail” messages, as well as the growth of competing package shipping services. Photo source: US Postal Service

The USPS plans to close 252 mail processing centers and 3,700 local post offices.

Waiting list only for Middlesex Chamber breakfast with Gov. Malloy

by: admin December 9, 2011
CT Gov. Dannel P. Malloy

“We are really looking forward to this sell-out event with Gov. Malloy. We have had every governor since 1989 with Gov. William O’Neill speak at this annual breakfast meeting.” – Middlesex Chamber President Larry McHugh

United Way creates new web site to match nonprofits and volunteers

by: admin December 5, 2011
The Middlesex County United Way has created a web site that matches volunteers and nonprofit groups, such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers can use Volunteer Solutions to create one-time or ongoing opportunities, manage referrals and record volunteer hours.