NORWALK, CT – On Thursday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) joined state and local officials to celebrate the completion of a $1.2 million restoration project at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, CT. CTDOT officials presented a commemorative plaque to Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, officials of the Norwalk Historical Commission and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion…
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Connecticut congressional leaders seeking applications for newly-created Social Equity Council
HARTFORD, CT – House Speaker Matt Ritter (D – Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D – East Hartford, Manchester) are accepting applications for their appointments to the Social Equity Council that is established under legislation Governor Ned Lamont signed into law on June 22 legalizing the use of cannabis for adults over 21…
Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2021 at Norwalk Public Library
Norwalk, CT – It’s June, and the Norwalk Public Library is abuzz with activity for people of all ages, to keep you informed, entertained and involved during the long, lazy days of summer. Join NPL in a Summer Reading Challenge for adults and for a chance to win great prizes. It’s already begun! Why should…
New Trustees to Join the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s Board
Norwalk, CT – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is pleased to announce that Kathleen Custis, Reverend Roosevelt Ewell, and Pamela Murrin have joined the Board of Trustees. Patsy Brescia, Chairman of the Board of Trustees said, “We are thrilled to have Kathleen Custis, Pamela Murrin and Reverend Roosevelt Ewell join our diversely talented Board of Trustees…
Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and DVA Commissioner Saadi: 2021 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame accepting nominations
Citizens have until Sep. 10, 2021 to Nominate Veterans for Post-Military Life Achievements Hartford, CT – Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi today encouraged all citizens to consider nominating distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service to the Connecticut Veterans…
Weston Historical Society Installs Sculpture Garden Featuring Art by the late Daniel E. Offutt, III
WESTON, CT – The Weston Historical Society has recently installed the Daniel E. Offutt, III Sculpture Garden at the Coley Homestead located at 104 Weston Road. The sculpture garden has been funded by a $10,000 grant from the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust and features five sculptures created by the late Weston philanthropist, Daniel…
Patricia Burns is Honored by Fred Camillo and the Greenwich Commission on Aging
First Selectman Fred Camillo proclaimed Wednesday, April 21 as the official Patricia Burns Day in Greenwich as the Greenwich Commission on Aging and the Senior Center honored her retirement after 9 years as the Board Chair of the Greenwich Commission on Aging. In a small in-person gathering at the Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Avenue, board…
Norwalk community to discuss “Children of the Land” by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Public Library is hosting its second One Book One Community discussion via Zoom on Monday, May 10, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Marcelo Hernandez Castillo’s “Children of the Land” as the topic of conversation. Lucia Rilling, Nowalk’s First Lady; Edwin Camacho, Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Chair,…
Murphy Applauds Inclusion of Rail Funding in American Jobs Plan
HARTFORD, CT – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, on Wednesday applauded the inclusion of rail funding in the American Jobs Plan as laid out by the Biden administration this morning: “The rail funding proposed in President Biden’s American…
Don’t forget to move the clocks one hour forward tonight
It’s that time of the year again when we shift the clocks one hour forward and when Daylight Savings Time begins. This year this happens late overnight tonight, when 2 a.m. will instantly become 3 a.m. and although we will lose an hour of precious sleep time, the promise of getting an “extra” hour of…