State gets federal approval for $110 million to support local education jobs Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has formally approved the state’s application for $110.5 million to support public education jobs in all 169 municipalities. The funds are part of the $10 billion available through the federal Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistant Act. The Governor announced last month that the state would disburse the funds as grants through the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula to ensure that every school district in the state received a portion of the $110.5 million. The grants will go directly to the local school district to help them retain or rehire teachers and other staff.More Sep 2, 2010 - 6:58 PM
The United Illuminating Company plans underway for hurricane Earl The United Illuminating Company (UI) is preparing for Hurricane Earl and diligently watching its path. Storm trackers have projected that the storm, with wind speeds of 135-mph, is heading north toward the tri-state region. The National Hurricane Center has reported that there is a 20 percent to 30 percent probability that Hurricane Earl could bring high winds and heavy rain to the area by Friday or Saturday. More Sep 2, 2010 - 6:58 PM
Governor Rell requests pre-landfall federal aid as ‘Earl’ approaches Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that as part of the state’s preparations for the approach of Hurricane Earl, she has asked President Obama to issue a “pre-landfall” declaration of emergency – an action that federal officials recommended during a conference call with the leaders of states under National Weather Service storm warnings. The Governor’s request seeks federal funding for activities necessary to ensure public safety and security.More Sep 2, 2010 - 5:58 PM
Governor Rell: Electric Vehicle Council sets goal for 25,000 EVs on state roads by 2020 The next decade on Connecticut roads may very well be defined by the sounds of silence – electric vehicles. Twenty-five-thousand plug-in vehicles on state roads by 2020 is the goal and vision embraced by Governor M. Jodi Rell and her Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Council.More Sep 2, 2010 - 5:25 PM
Dodd urges Connecticut residents to prepare for severe weather As Hurricane Earl moves toward the East Coast and Connecticut residents prepare for their Labor Day travel plans, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) urges residents to prepare for possible severe weather in the coming days. A tropical storm warning has been called for coastal Connecticut, which can cause heavy winds and rain. It is important for residents to be prepared to stay safe during possible severe weather and flash floods. More Sep 2, 2010 - 5:14 PM
Mayor Pavia today convened a meeting at the Emergency Operations Center at 3:00 PM today bringing together all principal parties in the event of initiating emergency management, should the hurricane or its effects, strike Stamford. Attending the meeting were Fire Chief McGrath, Police Chief Nivakoff, Captain Lombardo, members of the Mayor’s Cabinet, Health Department and representatives from the City’s Volunteer Fire Departments, Stamford Hospital, Stamford EMS and Connecticut Light & Power.More Sep 2, 2010 - 5:08 PM
Connecticut State University System reaches all-time record: awarding more than 7,000 degrees in 2010 Final official figures indicate that the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) awarded more degrees and certificates to the class of 2010 than any other year in its history. CSUS, which includes Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Connecticut State Universities, awarded a total of 7,005 degrees, the first time more than 7,000 have been awarded in one year.More Sep 2, 2010 - 2:27 PM
Stamford, CT—The 15th Annual ARI Lotstein/Martin Golf Tournament took place on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Sterling Farms Golf Course. The event exceeded all expectations raising over $45,000 that will benefit programs that support adults with disabilities. The highlight of the event was auctioneer Bennett Salvatore. Stamford Resident and NBA Referee Bennett Salvatore assisted in making the auction the most successful in years. Bennett Salvatore brought comedy and personal experience to the event while asking attendees to help support ARI.More Sep 2, 2010 - 1:58 PM
Bobby Cronin kicks off Musical Mondays Series at The Palace Theatre On September 13th, TheStage Repertory Company, in conjunction with The Palace Theatre in Danbury, will present Musical Mondays! featuring Bobby Cronin. The concert marks the first in an ongoing monthly series that will be produced by the Danbury-based theatre company at the historic downtown Danbury venue. The series will feature the music of contemporary musical theatre composers performed by some of Broadway’s hottest talent.More Sep 2, 2010 - 12:58 PM
