Robert Miller: Addressing climate change at the local level
Photo: Submitted by Roxbury Land Trust
When a hard rain falls in Ridgefield, First Selectman Rudy Marconi knows where the runoff will overflow the gutters and flow across the backyards.
“We all show up,’’ he said of the other town leaders who go from torrent to torrent, checking out the storm water rush.
These rainy day meetings will become more frequent. Climate change means more moisture in the atmosphere and heavier, more frequent downpours across the state.
For the immediate future, the best thing towns can do is prepare to mitigate those changes. New state legislation may help them do that.
Robert Miller: Addressing climate change at the local level
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Reading police officer Erik Drauschke (center) pleaded not guilty to a charge of manslaughter after killing a man while on duty in 2018. (Ally Jarmanning/WBUR)
The family of a man shot and killed by a Reading police officer who was later charged with manslaughter is suing the officer, his sergeant and the town, saying the shooting could have been avoided had the department followed its own policies.
Alan Greenough, 43, was shot and killed three years ago Wednesday by Reading police Officer Erik Drauschke, who was indicted on a manslaughter charge last fall. He has pleaded not guilty. Alan was unarmed, the suit says. Alan was very close to his family, particularly his brother and mother (Catherine Rawson). They miss him terribly. This shooting never should have happened.
Ostrove honored as Candlewood Mountain champion
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Dec. 26, 2020
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The Housatonic Valley Association, which serves the Greater New Milford area and beyond, recently announced the recipient of its Montgomery Hare Environmental Champion Award.
The award was presented to New Milford resident Lisa Ostrove and Rescue Candlewood Mountain at HVA’s holiday gathering and annual meeting via Zoom.
“When the ill-conceived, industrial-sized Candlewood Solar project was proposed roughly 800 feet from Candlewood Lake, it threatened to pollute fragile ecosystems and denude more than 70 acres of core forest on the slopes of Candlewood Mountain,” said HVA Board President Anthony Zunino.
“Lisa Ostrove organized a grassroots effort called Rescue Candlewood Mountain that stood up to the proposal as it came before the Connecticut Siting Council and then continued what often felt like a David verses Goliath fight at each stage of the permitting process,” he explai
Torrington schools receive donation from PAL
Dec. 18, 2020
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From left are Torrington Public Schools Superintendent Susan Lubomski, Police Chief William Baldwin, Captain Bart Barown, Officer Simon and Chris Smedick- PAL Executive Director .Contributed photo
TORRINGTON Torrington Public Schools recently received a $500 gift card for each of its schools to help provide holiday gifts and items for students in need. School social workers will help to connect families with this generous donation.
“PAL has continuously been there for our students over the many years and this support during such a crucial time is incredibly appreciated and will definitely bring a smile to the faces of our students,” said Superintendent Susan Lubomski.
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