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Blumenthal joins fight, demands improvements to Seymours Kinneytown Dam, inoperable fish ladder Michael P. Mayko FacebookTwitterEmail U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks with others prior to a news conference next to the hydroelectric power station on the west side of Kinneytown Dam, in Seymour, Dec. 28. Blumenthal joined state and local officials to address concerns regarding the dam’s safety and its fish ladder.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media SEYMOUR — The fight to fix the deteriora...

Former Westport First Selectman John Kemish Passes at 93 Written by Kerry Anne Ducey It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of former Westport First Selectman John Kemish on April 25 at the age of 93. John served three 2-year terms as Westports First Selectman from 1967 to 1973.  Prior to his election as First Selectman, John served as the town’s first professional Controller (now the Finance Director), where he improved the town’s credit rating from A to Aaa. As...

First Selectman says reports are in line with a similar increase in incidents last...

Kellogg seeking re-election to Monroe first selectman seat Staff report FacebookTwitterEmail MONROE — First Selectman Ken Kellogg has announced that he will seek re‐election this November. “It is an honor serving the people of Monroe,” said Kellogg. “Despite the fact that most of my second term has been primarily focused on responding to the COVID‐19 pandemic, my administration continued to make strong progress, deliver essential services and keep our local economy strong.” Kellog...

Democrat newcomer targets Orange first selectman over businesses, communication Pam McLoughlin FacebookTwitterEmail 2of6 Orange native Connor Deane is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for first selectman in town.Sydney Sheehan PhotographyShow MoreShow Less 3of6 4of6 Orange First Selectman Jim Zeoli speaks during the Bigelow Tea storage and distribution ribbon-cutting at the Executive Boulevard facility in Orange in December 2020.Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less...

School officials made one final plea to maintain school funding at the recent meeting of...

American with Disabilities Act issues in Greenwich schools are a priority. But the...

Location, affordability driving Trumbulls boom Donald Eng FacebookTwitterEmail 1of12 BMX race night at the Trumbull BMX track at Indian Ledge Park in Trumbull, Conn., on Tuesday August 20, 2019.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of12 American flags line Main Street in Trumbull, Conn., on Tuesday Mar. 24, 2020.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of12 The Greater Bridgeport Symphony performs its “Roots of Broadway” outdoor concert at In...

Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna responded to negative comments about last...

Governor Lamont to recognize Ridgefield as state’s first Cultural District, state dignitaries to visit the Aldrich Museum on May 21 Written by Geoffrey Morris On May 21, Governor Ned Lamont and other state dignitaries will visit Ridgefield to announce that the town has been granted the state’s first Cultural District designation. The Governor; Elizabeth Shapiro, from the Connecticut Office of the Arts; Hal Kurfehs, representing the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut; along...