Water infiltrated the Municipal Center roof, which is being redone, during a March 23 rainstorm, dumping water in the Office of the Registrar of Voters, which was gearing up for early voting.
By Shannon Hicks
Published: Mar 28, 2024 11:30 AM
Governor Ned Lamont is directing US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow as a mark of solemn respect for the memory and longstanding service of former US Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, who died Wednesday.
Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Friday In Honor Of Former US Senator Joseph LiebermanGovernor Ned Lamont is directing US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow as a mark of solemn respect for the memory and longstanding service of former US Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, who died Wednesday. HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a mark of solemn respect for the memory and longstanding service of former US Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, who died Wednesday, March 27, he is directing US and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the former senator’s funeral, which has been scheduled for Friday, March 29.Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the US flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.The funeral service will be held at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford.Lieberman, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, according to a statement issued by his family. He was 82.Lieberman and his wife, Hadassah, have four children.
Residents went before the Inland Wetlands Commission on March 13 to express concerns with water runoff from a proposed 117 single-family home development at 20-60 Castle Hill Road.
Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority Executive Director Jennifer Heaton-Jones talked to Newtown residents about recycling and waste reduction in a presentation on Wednesday, March 13, at Newtown Senior Center.
First Selectman Jeff Capeci, Superintendent of Schools Chris Melillo, and Chief of Police David Kullgren joined State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky and Tony Foncello in Hartford to successfully oppose language in a bill that would have limited crisis drills.
We all know the powers that be float a high number at the voters. If they get that passed they are in hog heaven,they have plenty of fat in the original proposal.The voters will now be shamed into passing the revised budget. I say we vote it down again and see how creative they can get with the numbers.We all know plenty of fat is laced in the proposals.
I, too, love that flagpole. I approach it in the southbound lane, as Mr Gardner described, and it’s an inspiring way to start my day. In addition to all it stands for, it tells me something, whether it’s furling in the wind, or hanging quietly when weather is still, sometimes boldly majestic, sometimes sad or unsure. A gem like no other.
I know it generates angst with traffic; approached with the appropriate level of caution, it should not be such a problem. Can’t really blame the flagpole, it doesn’t move.
I hope it’s there long after I’m gone, and inspires others as well. Thank you Mr Gardner and all the other current, previous, and even future Keepers of the Flagpole.
$500,000 surplus? Funny how money just shows up when you squeeze. And where did this surplus come from? Our tax dollars, right? I say vote NO again and let's see how much more money they can find.
Very few Republicans in the House have any backbone. They are just glad to be there and would rather cave to Democrat wishes than play hardball to get things done.