CHESHIRE, Conn – At Thursday morning’s meeting of the CIAC Board of Control, members reviewed and approved the CIAC Winter Sports Plan. The complete plan can be viewed at https://casci.ac/6390. The first practice date for winter sports has been set for no sooner… Read More
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Word of the Day – “Nurdle”
Nurdle (Noun) A very small pellet of plastic which serves as raw material in the manufacture of plastic products. Examples of Nurdle in a sentence: “Jess filled the box with nurdles, hoping to protect the tea cups inside.” “Eric cleaned the beach… Read More
Griswold Public Schools Extend Distance Learning Past November 16th
In a letter sent to Griswold Public Schools Parents from Superintendent Sean McKenna today, it was announced that they current distance learning model will be extended to November 19, 2020. The current plan was to return kids back to a hybrid model on… Read More
State of Connecticut Covid-19 Stats for 11/11/20
89,686 tests were administered and 3,338 came back positive (3.72% positivity) 496 patients are currently hospitalized (increase of 94) There have been 27 additional deaths
Governor Lamont Announces Reopening of Residential Renters Assistance Program Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the State of Connecticut is opening a second round of funding under the Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP) to applicants seeking assistance with residential rent payments delayed… Read More
Uncas Health Full Interview from November 3, 2020 – Multiple Positive Covid-19 Tests per Individual?
This interview is from a live on air radio show on SNSN Internet Radio on November 3, 2020 with Patrick McCormack, Director of Uncas Health District. We cover such topics as multiple positive tests to a single person. How does that affect the… Read More
Covid Shutdown 2.1 Coming To Connecticut Friday November 6
Governor Lamont today announced that due to the steadily increasing rate of COVID-19 in Connecticut, he is ordering the entire state to roll back to Phase 2.1 rules – a slightly modified version of the previously enacted Phase 2 rules – effective at… Read More
Connecticut Covid-19 Update for Thursday 10/29/2020
Thursday saw COVID-19 numbers rise once again with the state reporting 1319 new positive tests out of 21,739 being reported which is 6.07% for the day. Remember this is not an overall percentage since the beginning of the pandemic, but only for Thursday’s… Read More
COVID 19 Continues to Surge In Connecticut, Infection Rates Continue to Rise
Tuesday was another day that saw COVID 19 infections rise, this time to over 4% for the day. 538 new infections were recorded in the state out of 13,039 tests being reported marking a 4.12% infection rate. 22 residents were hospitalized bringing the… Read More
Covid Slowing The Process at Griswold Town Hall
The Griswold Town Clerk’s office is functioning on a limited basis from October 26, 2020 through November 5, 2020, due to the increase of absentee ballots for the Presidential Election. We will ONLY be processing recordings and absentee ballot requests. Recordings can be submitted via… Read More
COVID-19 Continues To Spike In Connecticut
Connecticut reported 22 new hospitalizations today, bringing the current total to 217 total in Connecticut hospitals with the virus. The state also reported 5 additional covid-19 related deaths. The total amount has now risen to 4559 in Connecticut. Today is also one of… Read More
Free COVID-19 Testing Still Available
If you happened to miss the latest free COVID -19 Test site at UCFS Healthcare on Sunday, there are 2 more available to you this week. Testing will be available at Griswold Middle School, 211 Slater Ave on Wednesday October 21st from 3pm… Read More
Word of the Day – INCULCATE
Word of the day INCULCATE Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction Teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction. In a sentence? “She finally managed to inculcate a better sense of responsibility in her roommates.” “The new… Read More
Griswold Schools Move to Full Remote Learning After 3 Positive Cases Hit GPS
Griswold Public Schools is going to a full remote learning model once again effective immediately until October 23rd. The message came out to the staff and then parents at the end of the school day on October 13, 2020. According to a letter… Read More
Another Jump In COVID Hospitalizations Over The Weekend Yet Eastern Ct Remains Unchanged
The latest COVID-19 numbers were published with weekend numbers on Monday, and Connecticut saw another jump in hospitalizations once again with 21 new cases. However, eastern Connecticut’s numbers were not affected by the weekend surge. Going into the weekend on Friday, New London… Read More
Hospitalizations Go Up However Eastern Ct Maintaining The Lowest Numbers
State Covid cases have spiked in the last couple of days in Connecticut. The daily infection percentage has risen to 1.78% since the weekend, and 3.63% overall in the state. These are the highest percentages since June. Hospitalizations is up over a 100… Read More
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening on October 8
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, which is targeted to take effect on Thursday, October 8, 2020, will ease some… Read More
Griswold Public Schools Possibly To Change Learning Model
In a letter dated 9/23/20, GPS Superintendent Sean McKenna stated to parents that they may be changing the learning model from the current hybrid learning model. A model which is being used in similar fashions throughout the state. The plan right now, according… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up Slightly On Wednesday
COVID-19 hospitalizations are up again and on Wednesday the total went to of 73 (+3) Connecticut residents in hospitals due to the virus. New London County is up +1 over the previous day with a total of 9. Windham County is not changed… Read More
Griswold Board of Selectmen Meeting, September 22, 2020 Complete Meeting Audio
SNSN Radio · BOS AUDIO 9 22 20
Lamont Issues New Fines For Violating Mask Order In Connecticut
On Monday, September 14, 2020, Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new set of fines if residents aren’t following the mask order set in place. These fines can be issued by law enforcement, local elected officials such as a Mayor or First Selectman, and… Read More
New Strategies Submitted for Football, Still a No Go for Ct DPH
The CIAC submitted suggestions to the Connecticut Department of Public Health on Friday with new suggestions and metrics, and strategies. One was even for plastic shields that would go inside the helmets as well as an area that players could recover after a… Read More
COVID-19 Cases Grow Over The Past Weekend In Connecticut
COVID-19 cases grew over the weekend in Connecticut. Here is the breakdown since Friday
CT DEPT. OF LABOR ANNOUNCES FEDERAL LOST WAGES ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO SIX WEEKS; CLAIMANTS DUE TO RECEIVE FIRST PAYMENT THIS WEEK
(Wethersfield, CT) – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby today provided updates on the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. Certification for the program is now open to all claimants and the program has been extended for another week for a total of… Read More
Word of the Day 9/10/20
Confabulate (verb) Engage in conversation; talk. or Fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory. In a sentence? “Come sit with me, and let’s confabulate!” “He might confabulate when he can’t remember something, but that shouldn’t be a lasting side effect.”… Read More