Local Book Store to Offer Free Children’s Books Alongside Meal Pick-up

Local Book Store to Offer Free Children’s Books Alongside Meal Pick-up

With the recent announcement that schools will be shuttered for the remainder of the academic year, many families are searching for ways to provide education to supplement on-line learning offered by schools. This is particularly challenging for low income families who rely on school lunches and classroom resources, and may not have access to additional materials at home. In Glastonbury, a local bookstore has developed a way to help.

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The Cities Project, Sara Bronin to be Honored by CT Main Street Center

The Cities Project, Sara Bronin to be Honored by CT Main Street Center

Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) has announced plans to honor a first-time collaborative journalism initiative in Connecticut, along with the efforts of a local educator, attorney, and architect who has worked at the local, state, and national levels on policy reforms to improve and enhance main streets and revitalize communities.

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CT Launches Small Business Implementation Task Force to Advance Reopening

CT Launches Small Business Implementation Task Force to Advance Reopening

Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) launched an “ad hoc task force” developed to provide support to small businesses on how to implement the newly announced regulations impacting a range of industries. Members include representatives of Chambers of Commerce and business organizations throughout the state.

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Residents in CT, Nationwide, Say Don’t Reopen Too Soon, National Survey Reveals

Residents in CT, Nationwide, Say Don’t Reopen Too Soon, National Survey Reveals

A majority of people in the U.S. want to continue physical distancing measures, even as the federal government and numerous states begin moving toward re-opening the economy, according to a national survey. In Connecticut, 81% of respondents believe that state government is “reacting about right” to the coronavirus.

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On the Road Again? State Issues Electric Vehicle Roadmap

On the Road Again?  State Issues Electric Vehicle Roadmap

As we all long for a time when we can once again traverse the state, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued its Electric Vehicle Roadmap for Connecticut (EV Roadmap). It is described as a comprehensive strategy for achieving widespread deployment of electric vehicles in the state.

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State Looks to Local Expertise, Nonprofits, Philanthropy to Advance Economic Recovery

State Looks to Local Expertise, Nonprofits, Philanthropy to Advance Economic Recovery

Reopening Connecticut and getting the state back on its economic feed is taking a village of local volunteers. The newest initiative, to include municipal officials, community-based organizations, nonprofit providers, and philanthropic partners – establishes local long-term recovery committees that will help meet urgent needs, accelerate recovery, and expedite coordination with the state’s emergency management structure,

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