Author name: Mike Minarsky

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced he is directing the State Emergency Operations Center, which is already activated in a virtual capacity for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to remain activated for the purposes of monitoring and responding to conditions resulting from the severe winter storm that is forecast to impact the state […]

BERLIN, Conn. (January 29, 2021) – As part of Eversource’s commitment to provide reliable power to its customers, the energy company is investing $1.45 million in electric distribution system upgrades in the Dayville section of Killingly. This enhancement project includes installing more than 70 stronger and thicker utility poles, more than 50 new transformers, approximately two

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he plans to introduce legislation during the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly with the goal of making broadband internet more accessible to Connecticut residents, particularly those in underserved households. The governor said that while broadband internet access has become more important in recent

On 01/26/21 at approximately 9:37am, a Trooper assigned to Troop A was patrolling I-84 in the City of Waterbury when he observed a white 2018 Nissan Altima committing traffic violations. The Trooper initiated a traffic stop and the operator of the Nissan engaged Troopers in a pursuit traveling through the traffic light at the bottom

On 01/26/21 at approximately 3:35 PM the Plainfield Police Department, Moosup Fire Department, Canterbury Ambulance and KB Ambulance responded to the area of 84 Lake Street for the report of a car versus pole motor vehicle crash. The operator of the car 22 year old Carol Phaneuf was operating a 2015 Hyundai Accent in a southerly

    (WETHERSFIELD,CT) – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby released the unemployment numbers for December 2020. The unemployment rate ticked down slightly from 8.2% in November to 8.0% in December. Connecticut lost 3,400 payroll jobs in the same month. Commissioner Westby said, “Connecticut continues to see the impact of the pandemic in declines

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut public health officials have confirmed that the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, commonly known as the UK variant, has been detected in four additional individuals in the state who recently tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of the UK variant in

  Weekly Wellbeing Resources from Griswold Pride Week of January 25th   Career Wellbeing New to the Workforce?  Here’s How to Grow in Your (Virtual) Career – The best ways for young workers to build and grow in their careers used to be through in-person networking experiences. How are you supposed to do that when you’re working

Hartford, CT (January 21, 2020): On Wednesday, January 20, 2020 at approximately 11:49 p.m., detectives from the Connecticut State Police – Central District Major Crimes Squad (CDMCS) were requested by the Hartford State’s Attorney’s Office to assume the investigation into a potential use of force incident. This stems from an incident which occurred on Interstate

BERLIN, Conn. (January 21, 2021) – With many people continuing to work and learn from home during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is helping customers monitor and reduce their energy usage. The energy company is making it possible for customers to monitor their energy use with the Kill A Watt electricity usage meter. The meter shows how much power is being

On January 19, 2021, Ledyard Police stopped a vehicle on Center Groton Rd in Ledyard with what seemed would be a routine speeding violation. When the officer approached the car the smell of marijuana was coming from it. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officer found marijuana and marijuana baked brownies that were

On January 19, 2021 at approximately 6:32 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested 37 year old Devon Holt, of Wauregan. Members of the Plainfield Police Department were dispatched to the area of North Main Street, Moosup, for an erratic driver. Upon arriving on scene Officers located the vehicle and identified the operator as Holt. An

Plainfield Police announced today they are in search of part time dispatchers.  This would also include weekends and holidays. You may obtain an application from the department, 210 Norwich Rd, Plainfield. Here is an excerpt from their official web site Part-Time Dispatcher Benefits Paid Holidays* 8-16 Work Hours Per Week Starting pay upon completion of

On January 18, 2021 at approximately 3:57 PM Connecticut State Police were dispatched to 168 RTE 2 Apt #10 for the report of a disturbance.  During the investigation it was alleged that  26 year old Brittany Stickman of Preston, opened her jacket and displayed a firearm.  Upon making contact with Stickman, who was observed to

  Here are some resources for you brought to you by Griswold Pride   Weekly Wellbeing Resources Career Wellbeing Feeling Trapped?  How to Find New Energy at Work – Even if we love what we do, it’s easy to fall victim to the mundanity and routine of our work.  We feel stuck. This article discusses how

On January 19, 2021 at approximately 5:10 A.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested 23 year old Ryan Schroth,  Moosup, on the power of an arrest warrant. Schroth was taken into custody at his residence. The arrest warrant was signed based off an investigation that occurred on January 14, 2021 in which the members

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at the request of United States National Guard leadership, he is authorizing the deployment of an additional 200 members of the Connecticut National Guard to Washington, D.C., to aid and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power for the upcoming inauguration, bringing Connecticut’s contribution to more

On January 15, 2021 at approximately 6:30 PM, members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, and Plainfield Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-car motor vehicle crash on Kate Downing Road in Plainfield, Connecticut. Following an investigation, it was determined that a 2006 Ford F-150 being operated by 55 year old