Here are the latest COVID-19 released by the State of Connecticut on 12/11/20 Connecticut COVID-19 Summary Summary for the most recent day of reporting. Includes confirmed plus probable cases; probable cases include persons with positive antigen results Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases… Read More
So here at SNSN, we try to bring you as much news as we possibly can within our community. However, there are times where we goof off and try to be a little entertaining. Last week, most of the staff got together and… Read More
Ratoon Definition: (noun) – A new shoot or sprout springing from the base of a crop plant, especially sugar cane, after cropping. In a sentence? Sure! – “Rei loved giving clippings of her favorite plants’ ratoons to her friends.” “We’re… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 14, 2020, in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were… Read More
On December 10, 2020, at approximately 9:54 a.m., Officers from the Plainfield Police Department along with the Plainfield Fire Department, and American Legion Ambulance responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash on Norwich Road Plainfield, CT. 22-year-old Brandon Griffin of Putnam, CT was… Read More
The latest Board of Selectmen meeting provided some mild fireworks this week as the Board had on their agenda to appoint a new board of finance member. Within the last couple of months, the Board of Finance asked for candidates to submit a… Read More
JEWETT CITY, CONNECTICUT, December 8, 2020… To help local organizations manage the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewett City Savings Bank awarded $100,000 in grants to six organizations in the communities the Bank supports. The grants were made available as a result… Read More
HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Mass. (December 9, 2020) – For the second consecutive year, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine on its list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Eversource ranked #1 in the Energy & Utilities category on Newsweek’s list and placed… Read More
On December 8, 2020 at approximately 10:44 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested 42 year old Tobi Long of Sterling. While conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Main Street in Central Village an Officer observed a red Ford Fusion traveling southbound cross… Read More
Hello Word Nerds! Time for today’s grammar building word of the day! Bibelot (BIH buh Lo) A small, decorative ornament or trinket. Examples of Bibelot in a sentence “Alyssa couldn’t resist purchasing a few bibelots before she left the store.” “Mr.… Read More
The annual snowflake parade took on a brand new form this year, mainly driven from issues with the pandemic. Instead of the parade traveling down it’s usual route and finishing with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Residents from all over the tri state area… Read More
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from the State of Connecticut, 12/07/20 Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) 135,844 + 8,129 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) 3,536,988 + 123,021 Daily Test Positivity* 6.61% Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 1,183… Read More
Every week, Griswold Pride puts out a list of resources that is guaranteed to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is this weeks offering… Career Wellbeing · Time Confetti and the Broken Promise of Leisure – Leisure has never been less relaxing, mostly because… Read More
HARTFORD—On Friday, House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora announced his appointment of State Representative Anne Dauphinais as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Committee on Children. “Anne Dauphinais is a competent, caring legislator whose passion for doing what’s right embodies her work. This committee tackles issues of significant importance to… Read More
High School All State Athletes were announced by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association earlier this week, and some local athletes made the cut. Griswold Sophomore Michael Strain was announced as part of the All State Cross Country team. According to coach Kelsey… Read More
Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue on the Nights of December 6 and 7 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the state is awarding $13.3 million to 12 municipalities in Connecticut for infrastructure upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income individuals. Awarded through the… Read More
Some doctors in the state of Connecticut want Gov. Lamont to shut down the state and recently sent a letter to Lamont urging another state shutdown. They are asking for indoor dining, gyms, and to ban all unnecessary public gatherings. In the letter… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut is the first state in the nation to provide a learning device to every PK-12 student in need, achieving a major milestone in the fight to close the K-12 digital divide in Connecticut,… Read More
According to Ryan Aubin, the annual Snowflake Parade that was to take place at Hopeville State Park is going to be postponed one day from Saturday December 5, until Sunday December 6. The parade is obviously structured different this year due to the… Read More
BERLIN, Conn. (Dec. 2, 2020) – Eversource is urging customers to sign up for a payment plan or assistance program to protect them from disconnection when the suspension on service disconnections ends. Income-eligible customers qualify for hardship payment plans and all customers, regardless of income, are… Read More
On November 28, 2020 at approximately 2:16 PM, members of the Plainfield Police Department along with members of the American Legion Ambulance and Central Village Fire Department responded to the area of 227 Green Hollow Road in Central Village for a one car… Read More
On November 23, 2020 during a regular Board of Education meeting, one of the items on the agenda was to announce a successor to Glenn Labossiere, who was promoted to the newly formed Griswold Public Schools Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation position.… Read More
The Griswold Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 23, 2020 within the GMS gymnasium. At the meeting, many students and a faculty member were recognized for recent accomplishments. Susan Dolan-Adamec (Mrs. D.A.), GMS School Library Media Specialist, was recognized at… Read More
