Middletown, CT— On Sunday November 29, 2020, volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God provided leaf and yard cleaning services for senior citizens in Middletown. Over 60 members from the Church of God cleaned up and collected 140 bags of leaves, litter, and debris. They also removed fallen branches from the yards of…
Month: November 2020
Webster Banker Named to American Bankers Association Foundation Board
WATERBURY, CT – Webster Bank is pleased to announce Kathy Luria, senior vice president, Community Affairs, director of philanthropy, has been named to the American Bankers Association Foundation Board of Directors. The ABA Community Engagement Foundation, known as the ABA Foundation, is a 501(c)3 corporation. Through its leadership, partnerships and national programs, the foundation supports…
Connecticut AG Tong urges rejection of Frontier buyout
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today urged the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to deny a change of ownership sought by Frontier Communications. In a brief filed today, Attorney General Tong raised concerns regarding the lack of transparency around the new ownership, and a complete lack of commitment to date to Connecticut’s consumers and…
The Salvation Army Will Deliver Meals To Seniors In Need Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
HARTFORD, CT – The Salvation Army will deliver 700 meals to seniors in need in Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford, Bloomfield, Newington, Windsor and Wethersfield on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers will arrive starting at 9:00 am at The Salvation Army located at 217-225 Washington Street in Hartford. Meal deliveries will begin at 10:00 am. “We recognize…
BridgeportMayor Ganim, Leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors Join Video Conference with President- Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport Mayor Ganim is among the leadership of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, consisting of approximately 60 bi-partisan mayors from across the country, that were joined on a call today with President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Today’s video conference hosted by President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris was a focused discussion…
Governor Lamont announces CSDE and CCSU launch teacher pipeline college initiative
NextGen Educators Creates an Innovative Approach That Provides Districts With Immediate Access To New Talent While Allowing College Students To Gain Classroom Experience HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Friday announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) are partnering in an initiative to launch NextGen Educators,…
Over 150 Runners from all over the State of Connecticut participated in “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5 K and 10 K races
New Milford, CT – Over 150 runners from Pomfret, Ct to Port Washington, NY ran for fun and fitness in the NM Fitness and Aquatic Club’s 5K and 10K races held at Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping center. All event proceeds went to benefit the Community Culinary School of Northwestern Connecticut, an organization that…
SHU health faculty answers questions on social distancing during holidays
Public health experts offer advice for safe holiday shopping and family gatherings FAIRFIELD, CT – The winter holidays in November and December typically are a time when people meet up with family and friends to celebrate together. Not this year, however. The ongoing pandemic—especially with its current surge—is going to make our holiday tables look…
First County Bank Foundation Donates $25,000 To Local Hospitals
Recognizes Health Care Workers with Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award STAMFORD, CT, November 18, 2020 — First County Bank Foundation donated $5,000 to each of the five (5) local Fairfield County community hospitals in an effort to support the needs of frontline healthcare workers who were and continue to be at the forefront of…
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory presents THE NUTCRACKER
Streaming Performances December 4-13 Torrington, CT – Though not a traditional year, The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory has worked hard to ensure that its traditional holiday presentation of The Nutcracker will go on. The 2020 production will be presented virtually from the Warner Theatre’s Main Stage during the first two weekends of December. Six performances will…