NORWALK, CT – Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced that Twenty Lake Holdings (www.twentylake.com) has appointed Choyce Peterson, Inc. as the exclusive listing agent representing Soundview Plaza, its free-standing building at 1266 E. Main Street in Stamford, CT. This 181,610 square foot (SF) office building has available individual…
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Gas Buddy: More Americans to Hit the Road This Summer Even as Gas Prices Hit New Records
GasBuddy, a PDI company, released on Thursday the results of its annual summer travel survey revealing that even with record-high gasoline prices, 58% of Americans intend to road trip this summer, a rise from last summer, when gas prices were nearly $1.50 per gallon lower. While the high prices may not stand in the way…
Consumer Counsel alert: Eversource customers will see an increase in electric supply rates effective July 2022
The supply portion of electric bills for customers of The Connecticut Light and Power Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy (“Eversource”) paying the Standard Service supply rate is scheduled to increase on July 1, 2022, as approved by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) on May 10, 2022, as follows: CL&P/Eversource Standard Service Rates 7/1/21 1/1/22 7/1/22 …
CT Humanities to Award Generous Quick Grant to Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum for New Exhibition on Sustainable Fashion
Norwalk, CT – Connecticut Humanities has awarded a $4,999 Quick Grant to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in support of a new exhibition titled, Making It Last: Sustainable Fashion in Victorian America, which will open to the public on May 19, 2022. Dr. Jason Mancini, executive director at CT Humanities said, “Congratulations to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion…
Huge Turnout at Careers In Manufacturing Expo
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Housatonic Community College (HCC) hosted a Careers in Manufacturing Expo 2022 on May 4, connecting 28 manufacturing firms from Connecticut with those interested in the field and prospective employees. A whopping 300 job seekers and students attended the free event to discover in-demand manufacturing positions, learn about the industry, meet employers, attend…
Governor Lamont signs budget that includes the largest tax cut in Connecticut history
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts – the largest tax reduction in Connecticut’s history. Tax cuts in the package include suspending Connecticut’s excise tax on gasoline through November 30, 2022;…
GasBuddy: U.S. Gas Prices Reach New Record High: $4.36 Per Gallon
BOSTON, MA – It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump today, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money…
Diesel Prices Reach New All-Time High, Biggest Premium to Gasoline Ever
Diesel prices today reached a new average all-time high of $5.16 per gallon, surpassing the previous record of $5.15 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas. In addition, a second record has been set: diesel…
Girl Scouts of Connecticut Creatively Connects Customers with Cookies
CONNECTICUT, CT – Girl Scouts of Connecticut is making it easier than ever for customers to get their hands on their favorite Girl Scout Cookies this season. Options range from buying directly from troops at Cookie Booths across the state, to DoorDash delivery at home when a cookie craving strikes. “Cookie sales are critical for…
Governor Lamont directs state office buildings closed to the public Friday due to winter storm
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Friday, February 25, 2022, due to the winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut. The governor is directing that: All level 2 state employees who are able to telework shall telework…