“At a time when in my world there is a lot of disappointment, frustration and division, I take tremendous inspiration from this moment.” – Richard Blumenthal Continue Reading →
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Lamont: Intensive Math Tutoring Program in Grades 6-9 Will Address Learning Loss from Pandemic
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The Connecticut State Dept of Education is preparing to launch the Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program – a new statewide program for students in grades 6 to 9 that will provide intensive tutoring in mathematics to accelerate learning and address learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, intensive tutoring, Jim Himes, learning loss, mathematics, Richard Blumenthal
Sept 11 Ceremony Is a Reminder of Those Lost, of Heroism and a Lesson Not to Let History Repeat
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“There were hundreds of us together working as one unit. Nobody cared the color of your skin. Nobody cared your religion. Nobody cared if you were a Republican or Democrat. We were all Americans at that moment. It was such a unique feeling. We were attacked and we all came together.” – Joe Kelly Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Red Cross, Cos Cob Park, Harry Arora, Jim Himes, Joe Kelly, Joseph Laucella, Kimberly Fiorello
Blumenthal Announces $140,000 Federal Grants for YWCA Greenwich
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Funding will expand domestic abuse services and support early childhood education programs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Richard Blumenthal
Leaders of JFS Afghan Placement Assistance Program Honored at Summer Celebration
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The program provides housing, food, medical care, education, job placement and immigration assistance to Afghan refugees.
Program leaders were honored at an event attended by US Senator Richard Blumenthal, US Congressman Jim Himes, State Rep Steve Meskers and First Selectman Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Afghan Placement Assistance Program, Fred Camillo, Jewish Family Services, JFS, Jim Himes, Pam Liflander
PHOTOS: Rally for Reproductive Rights Draws Passionate Crowds outside Stamford Superior Court
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As thousands gathered for the Women’s March on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on Saturday, in Stamford a crowd of about 200 gathered outside Stamford Superior Court for a rally for reproductive rights. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, abortion, Alexis Gevanter, Caroline Simmons, Danielle Eason, Greenwich High School Democracy in Action Club, Kara Baekey
Gevanter Shares Message of Public Safety, Prosperity and Progress
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US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he won his first State Rep race in a special election.
“They are not months long, they are weeks long. They are highly concentrated and they are usually close. Small turnout. And this one is during the summer – smaller turnout. Every single vote, every single call you make, every single contact. Even in this age of social media, there is nothing so important as one human being talking to another, nothing so impactful as your contact with another person. That’s how special elections are won.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, August 17, Binney Park, Connecticut State Senate 36th District, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, Richard Blumenthal, Special Election
RMA to Host Richard Blumenthal Talk: “Report From Washington – Emerging Opportunities”
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Senator Blumenthal will address the opportunities created by the election of a new President, a post pandemic world, a Congress better equipped to legislate and an economy that will emerge with significant strength. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Retired Men's Association, Richard Blumenthal, RMA
PURA Schedules Public Hearing to Question Eversource on Rates
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The state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has scheduled a public hearing via Zoom. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Weather, Livvy Floren, Ned Lamont, Richard Blumenthal, Steve Meskers
Chants from Both Sides of Field Point Rd on Eve of Trump Impeachment Acquittal
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Indivisible Greenwich held a gathering outside Greenwich Town Hall on Wednesday night. The event, one of a number across the country billed as “Reject the Coverup.” Continue Reading →