STAMFORD, CT – Two well-known local couples were honored as part of this year’s 10th Annual SilverSource Charity Golf Outing at Rockrimmon Country Club in September. Stamford residents Joanne and Ron Salvatore and Sharon and Jack Feighery received this special recognition for their long-time, generous support of SilverSource and its mission to provide a safety…
Month: October 2021
Impact FFC Hosts “Storytelling for Advocacy” Workshop with Everwell; Announces Fall Kickoff on November 17
DARIEN, CT – Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC) held its first Impactful Conversation of the 2021/2022 grant year on the topic of “Storytelling for Advocacy – How to Advocate for Causes Through Storytelling,” in partnership with Everwell in Darien. Impact FFC members and guests gathered for the in-person workshop at Everwell, led by Professional Storytelling…
Edward Nusbaum Chosen to 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers
WESTPORT, CT – Edward Nusbaum, a Westport-based family law attorney, is a 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers honoree. Nusbaum has been named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers lists every year since 2006. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high…
Bridgeport DPH Director Jackson-Shaheed announces free COVID-19 testing available at North Branch Library
Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Department of Public Health Director Jackson-Shaheed encourages adults and children that are not vaccinated to get FREE COVID-19 testing which is now available at the North Branch Library located at 3455 Madison Avenue. At the COVID testing location, insurance is not required, and no appointment needed; walk-ins are accepted. Onsite staff…
WCSU welcomes alumni ‘back home’ for Homecoming
DANBURY, CT – After a pause in 2020 due to the coronavirus, the Western Connecticut State University Homecoming Committee is hard at work preparing for “Welcome Back Home,” the theme for this year’s Homecoming festivities, which will run from Oct. 3–10, 2021. While the focus of the events is to welcome alumni, parents of current…
Department of Consumer Protection Publishes Policies and Procedures for the Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis
The Department of Consumer Protection announced last Friday that it has published Policies and Procedures pertaining to Public Act 21-1 An Act Concerning Responsible And Equitable Regulation Of Adult-Use Cannabis. The policies and procedures for the regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis will become effective October 16, 2021. The policies and procedures are the provisions necessary to…
State Senator Pat Billie Miller celebrates new law aimed at eliminating workplace discrimination against women
Last Friday, as new laws took effect in Connecticut, State Senator Pat Billie Miller (D-Stamford/Darien) celebrated legislation enacted into law which she first introduced as a State Representative. Public Act No. 21-30, AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF SALARY RANGE FOR A VACANT POSITION, requires employers to disclose the “wage range” to job applicants before…
CSFA convention recognizes newly elected officers and honors Reps. Borer and Rochelle for advocacy
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) held their 138th Annual Convention last week to honor several newly elected officers. Ed Waidio, President of the CSFA, Glenn Clark, 1st Vice President of the CSFA, and Ken Mitchell, 2nd Vice President of the CSFA were all recognized for their new roles. Additionally, the ceremony presented Reps. Borer…
Stamford Symphony Announces Partnership with Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras
Stamford, CT – Stamford Symphony is proud to announce a new partnership with Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras (GCTYO) to launch a chamber music training program for both beginner and intermediate level students. The program is available to current GCTYO students. Starting in October, students will audition to form string quartets and receive weekly private instruction…