Absentee ballot applications in the mail
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
BLOOMFIELD — Absentee ballot applications should be arriving in the mail for 1.2 million Democratic and Republican voters for the Aug....
State to require contact info from air travelers
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — Air travelers from states with a high rate of coronavirus transmission are going to be required to provide contact...
Prospect Volunteer Fire Department hosting shredding event
PROSPECT — The Ladies Auxiliary of the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department and the company ShredSmart are sponsoring a free shredding event for Prospect residents...
Lawmakers unveil draft police accountability bill
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — Potential splits between Democratic and Republican lawmakers on police reform emerged Friday during the rollout of a draft of...
Different fates await buildings on Prospect Green
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — One long-standing building on the Town Green will be coming down, while another is slated for repairs.
The Prospect Grange...
State reports no new coronavirus-related deaths for first time since March
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
NEW HAVEN — No deaths from coronavirus disease were reported Tuesday for the first time in more than three and a...
Lawmakers lay out agenda for racial justice
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — Black and Hispanic lawmakers on Tuesday outlined a wide-ranging racial justice agenda for a special legislative session later this...
Phase 3 of reopening on hold
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday announced a pause in Connecticut's reopening because of coronavirus disease outbreaks in other states.
The...
Candidates qualify for CEP
HARTFORD — The State Elections Enforcement Commission approved funding for three local state Senate candidates under the Citizens’ Election Program, the commission announced in...
State issues guidelines for reopening schools
Local districts retain discretion, must develop plans
Paul Hughes and Elio Gugliotti, Staff
When it comes to reopening schools in late August, Region 16 Superintendent of...
