One Hartford store owner shared an emotional story about how the pandemic has devastated her business and said she was so grateful when she found out she got the grant. A Hartford store owner shared her emotional story of the toll the pandemic has taken on her business as well as downtown Hartford and sheds light on just what help from a grant means. Note: This is sound only.
Jody Morneault has a clothing shop in downtown Hartford and said she and her husband have been living on savings and credit cards because they don t want to close the store.
It’s not often that an official state press conference results in a flood of tears.
“Our state capital right now is totally crumbling and it’s devastated,” said Jody Morneault, owner of downtown Hartford clothing store Stackpole Moore Tryon at 242 Trumbull St.
Openly sobbing, Morneault added that she experienced many economic downturns in her 42 years in business but this was different. “It looks like a neutron bomb went off,” she said of a downtown that had been “deserted” by corporations and their workers.
Middletown public health block grants available
Jan. 9, 2021
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MIDDLETOWN The Middletown Health Department is accepting applications for Public Health Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2021-22. Any non-profit social service, or health agency providing services for Middletown city residents is eligible to apply.
Applications can be obtained on the city’s website @ www.middletownct.gov and due no later than 4:30 p.m. March 1.
For more information, call 860-638-4972 or email: kevin.elak@middletownct.gov.
Commission offering Capstone Project grant
EAST HAMPTON The East Hampton Arts & Culture Commission is accepting applications from East Hampton High School Juniors and Seniors for a $200 grant to support an annual East Hampton High School Capstone Project.
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2021 Legislative Session Begins
On Wednesday, the 2021-2022 General Assembly convened for the new session and I was sworn-in for another term as your state representative. Thank you for placing your trust and confidence in me once again as we begin the hard work of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping our small businesses during the long road to economic recovery, drafting a new state budget, and much more.
As Deputy House Republican Leader and as Chair of the Screening Committee, I look forward to working with our House Republican Leader and caucus members to set our agenda for the new session and to draft meaningful legislation. I look forward to working with our colleagues across the aisle in a bipartisan manner to improve the lives of everyone who calls Connecticut home.
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Things to do in the new year in arts, culture and entertainment (with safety precautions in place)
Dec. 31, 2020
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CRUISES RETURN: The R/V Spirit of the Sound will resume the Norwalk Aquarium’s bird and seal spotting cruises Jan. 9-10. Advance reservations are required at maritimeaquarium.org.Maritime Aquarium / Contributed photo /Show MoreShow Less
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TWELFTH NIGHT: With a larger outdoor element, the Derby Historical Society will present its “Twelfth Night” celebration (previous one above) Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the David Humphreys House in Ansonia. Details in Thursday’s Go section.Derby Historical Society / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less