The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame began honoring individuals following their completion of honorable military service in 2005. It was set up in order to “recognize Veterans for their countless contributions to society after their service.” Next week will see the inauguration of 10 new veterans into the Hall of Fame. They are known as …
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Recent Local Festivals
Local community festivals have the potential to have many positive impacts on the region. This includes: A boost to the economy Bolstering relationships between individuals and local organizations Cultivating pride in the community At the end of last month Downtown Milford put on some great activities for Halloween for kids. The Halloweekend Fall Festival. Parents …
New Jersey Infrastructure Updates
Motivational speaker Steve Adubato speaks with Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, about a whole slew of infrastructure issues including the gateway tunnel, the future of the work his company is doing and how technology is impacting it.
New York Fashion Trends
During Fall’s New York Fashion Week (that took place between 6 and 14 September), it seems that one of the most impactful trends to emerge had little to do with style and much more to do with the non-color meaning of green. Sustainable fashion seemed to be the trendiest look in New York (echoed throughout …
Kerite Cable Upgrades
Thanks to the commitment of the partnership between Vineyard Wind and Marmon Utility, upgrades will be made to the Connecticut’s Kerite power cable facility. With a $4m investment from Marmon Utility, the specific needs of the Park City Wind project’s array cables will be met. The Kerite cable company has been selected by Vineyard Wind …
New Jersey’s Rise to Fame
New Jersey is become quite the global business player according to local entrepreneurs. Even some of the small companies are expanding and developing a global presence. According to New Jersey Business Action Center Executive Director Melanie Willoughby: “We are in a global marketplace now, and we want them to understand the value of expanding their business internationally. Doing business …
Environmental Protection = Economic Prosperity
At the end of last month numerous local individuals volunteered their time to help clean up the Connecticut River basin. This was part of the 23rd annual Connecticut River Conservancy’s Source to Sea Cleanup. Each year Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont volunteers met at the 410-mile riverbank for their day of work. All sorts …
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Connecticut: Tax Increases
Tomorrow CT residents will be subject to two new taxes. On October 1, 2019, grocery store shoppers will see a new sales tax on prepared foods. The additional tax is 7.35% and is part of the June state budget. It is hoped that this will lead to an additional $100m in taxes over the next …
Pure Water?
Route 12’s Salt Storage Facility (under the auspices of New York’s Department of Transportation) has been blamed for water faucet contamination. After over a decade of complaints and legal action taken, as well as over $15 million being put into the construction of the necessary infrastructure, 500+ property owners can now drink the water from …
New Jersey: Happy Place to Be
According to a recent report from WalletHub – Happiest States in America – people who live in New Jersey are very happy, coming in at number five. All 50 states were studied based on 31 different criteria including: emotional wellness, active physical participation, finances, etc. While New Jersey did not fare so well financially, the …