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Funeral association offering scholarship
WETHERSFIELD — The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association is accepting applications from high school seniors throughout the state for its college Family Support Services Scholarship program. A total of eight $500 college scholarships will be presented — one to a student in each of the state’s eight counties. The scholarship awards support graduating high school... »
Court ruling backs Prospect in non-conforming use case
PROSPECT — A businesses’ growth cannot be hampered because it falls under a nonconforming use, according to a Waterbury Superior Court ruling issued late last year. In a case that affirms the Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision, the court ruled in favor of the commission against plaintiff James Kollcinaku. Kollcinaku, owner the shopping... »
DPC alerts consumers to recalls on children’s products
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection issued an advisory to consumers about two product recalls that involve young children’s products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y., has announced a voluntary recall of about 128,000 Carter’s brand “Watch the Wear” Bodysuits and “Sleep ‘n... »
Laurel Ledge to take part in federal initiative
BEACON FALLS — Laurel Ledge School is one of 20 state schools chosen to join a new federally-funded initiative to boost literacy and improve student behavior. The state Department of Education helped select a total of 20 schools in 12 districts to participate in the program this year, aiming to enroll 80 additional schools... »
Commission denies special permits for farm stand
PROSPECT — The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously this week to deny two special permits for a farm stand off of Straitsville Road on the corner of Porter Hill Road. At the Feb. 1 meeting, commission members cited a dangerous traffic situation coming out of the property’s driveway as their main reason for... »
Memorial fund seeks photos of vets killed in Vietnam
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is asking Connecticut residents to answer the National Call for Photos. The fund is seeking pictures of the 612 Connecticut men and women who died in the Vietnam War in combat and have their names inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. When collected,... »
Local legislators list priorities for upcoming session
State legislators will head back into session next week. As they prepare for the upcoming session, area lawmakers spoke to some of their goals for the upcoming session. State Sen. Joesph Crisco (D-17) Encourage economic development. Improve education with a focus on early childhood development. Crisco said he wanted to create more opportunities for... »
Area legislators offer different takes on state deficit
With the state budget heading towards the red, local Republican and Democrat state legislators have differing opinions on the projected shortfall. “Obviously, I’m really disappointed to see that that’s taking place right now,” state Rep. Len Greene (R-105) said. Last week, the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis released figures projecting a $144.5 million deficit... »
Greene, DECD to host small business workshop
HARTFORD — State Rep. Len Greene (R-105) is teaming up with the Department of Economic and Community Development to host a small business workshop on new programs put in place to help Connecticut businesses. “This forum will be a good resource for the small businesses in the 105th district and the Naugatuck Valley,” Greene... »
College Goal Sunday coming to NVCC
WATERBURY — Naugatuck Valley Community College is hosting a College Goal Sunday to help parents and students learn about ways to pay for college. Students and their families can become familiar with college entrance requirements, learn about planning for college, and obtain on-site assistance in filling out financial aid application. In addition, information will... »