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CT residents voicing frustration over surge in public benefits utility costs
“Shocked. It’s more than double what we usual pay,” said Newington’s Gina Frazao. Eversource customers in Connecticut saw a historic price increase in portions of their utility bill during the month of July. “It’s been really crazy because that was like a serious hike,” said Manchester’s Tiffany Wright. “I’m on a fixed income,” said New Britain’s Carlos Stro. “I...
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Scientists detecting EEE virus in Connecticut mosquitos earlier than normal
“This summer it has been overall very wet, very hot and very humid,” said Dr. Philip Armstrong, Chief Scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven. Dr. Philip Armstrong calls those conditions a perfect storm for mosquito activity in Connecticut. “The mosquitos, we’re not jacking them at all. We do not like them at all,” said New...
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Glastonbury's Cotton Hollow Preserve temporarily closed after illicit activities cause ‘public safety concerns'
The Town of Glastonbury temporarily closed its Cotton Hollow Preserve for the foreseeable future after an increase in illicit activity sparked public safety concerns among residents in the area. “We’re talking about shenanigans down here at our little nature preserve,” said Glastonbury Town Council member John Cavanna. This week, the Town of Glastonbury temporarily closed the Cotton Hollow Preserve...
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State leaders address ongoing illegal street takeover issues after incident in New Haven
State leaders are once again addressing illegal street takeovers in Connecticut after hundreds of vehicles flooded the streets of New Haven this past weekend. “Oh my God, it was so scary,” said New Haven’s Estena Wright. Wright was among many people in New Haven this past Saturday taken aback by an illegal street takeover that brought hundreds of vehicles,...
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State leaders discuss federal bill to standardize heat-related safety measures among workers
On a day as hot as Monday, construction workers in Hartford relied on a cooler filled with ice, water and sports drinks to help get them through the heat. “We take like 10 minute breaks, water, just to drink fluids,” said Jacob Quiterio, “We have to reset.” But some construction union representatives say not every company offers that kind of…
