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Feds approve $17m for Springfield station

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Cross posted courtesy of the Associated Press

 

SPRINGFIELD — Plans to make Springfield a regional transportation hub have taken a step forward with federal approval of $17 million for the city’s Union Station redevelopment.

The city’s chief development officer told The Republican that the $17 million is the final piece of the $45 million total project.

The Springfield Redevelopment Authority said Tuesday that demolition on the project is expected to start in October or November.

The first phase of the Union Station Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, which includes a bus terminal, is expected to be open in late 2014.

Union Station was built in 1926 and closed in 1973.

The station redevelopment is part of a larger federal project to improve passenger rail service north and south through Springfield from Vermont south to New Haven, Conn.

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Public Information Meeting PROJECT 148-202 Design Plans and Improvements to Route 68 at Route 150

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

pThere will be a meeting on Wednesday November 9th, 2011 regarding planned design improvements to Route 68 where it intersects with Route 150./p pThe meeting is to be held in an open forum for individual discussions with Department of Transportation officials at 6:30 in room 315 at the Wallingford Town Hall/p pThere will be a formal presentation beginning at 7PM in room 315./p pThe general public is encouraged and invited to attend./p pWritten questions or comments can be submitted to: br / br /Mr. Timothy M. Wilson br /Manager of State Design br /PO BOX 317546 br /Newington, CT 06131-7546/p pEmail communications are also welcome via a href=”mailto:timothy.wilson@ct.gov”timothy.wilson@ct.gov/a/p pPlans are available for viewing at the Wallingford Town Hall in the Town Clerk’s office./p

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BIKE & CAR SHOW to honor our fallen Navy Seals @ Sonic of CT in Wallingford

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Looking for something to do this Saturday 10/22? Come hang @ Sonic of CT in Wallingford!

 

BIKE & CAR SHOW to honor our fallen Navy Seals! Fun, prizes, food, DJ, by Don Clady!

 

Thanks to all the sponsors participating! Check out flyer below for more info or how to be a part of it! 10AM to 4PM

 

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Litchfield, CT Farm Market At Risk of Being Shut Down

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Note from me – this has nothing to do with Wallingford but you all know my thing; support local business as much as possible and when economically feasible for your family.

You may also know I am a passive fan of Wallingford’s Farmers Market as well.

On top of that – I hate when elected officials forget that they are there to SERVE THE PUBLIC THAT ELECTED THEM – not their own wishes and desires.

 

Originally taken from https://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/ann-nyberg/litchfield-ct-farm-market-at-risk-of-being-shut-down/171373636281081 

From a Facebook friend:

As a concerned resident of Litchfield, CT, I am writing to invite you to attend our local Borough Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 11, at 5:30 pm (address at the bottom of this letter), in an effort to help bring light to a pressing matter imminently effecting our local Litchfield Farm Fresh Market.

Public comment will open this meeting and I hope that you can help broadcast the voices of the residents of our community.

The market is a joyful weekly destination for many locals, as well as residents of neighboring communities. Providing a meeting place for families, an opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture and support local farmers, hear local musicians, and taste new recipes from local chefs made with CT grown ingredients, the market has helped foster a growing sense of community across residents of all ages.

Established in 2007 and held on Saturdays from June – October in the parking lot behind the elementary school in the center of town, the market has quickly become an undeniably positive fixture of our community.

In recent months, the elected officials who oversee the historic Borough of Litchfield, including the parking lot where the market is held, are trying their best to shut down the market.

The Borough officials are demanding that the market be reduced from 20 vendors to 8 vendors in order to alleviate what they perceive as parking and traffic issues resulting from the current market.

Local residents do not seem to have any concerns with the current traffic or parking patterns that occur for the 3 hours each Saturday during the Market.

Why are these public servants NOT serving the community they were elected to represent? Why are they trying to eliminate what most residents feel is one of the most positive additions to our community in recent years?

The issue has come to a head and the Borough officials have demanded that the market cease and desist in it’s current location on October 15th, although the market is scheduled to end just one week later on October 22nd. Also, unless the market reduces it’s number of vendors to 8, the market will NOT be allowed to return to its current location next summer.

The market is functioning under a proper permit from Litchfield Planning & Zoning for this current location and current number of vendors. The Town of Litchfield has approved the market and supports it, however this small group of Borough officials seems to have the authority to make the ultimate decision with little care for the will and desires of the community they are serving.

Please attend this meeting, share this information with others and help bring light to this matter.

More information can be found in these recent press items regarding this dispute:

http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2011/10/04/news/doc4e8b7d7b6683d693576664.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thanks in advance,

Kyra Hartnett
kyra@twenty2.net

Town of Litchfield, CT Borough Meeting

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

5:30pm*

28 Russell Street (behind the flower shop)

Litchfield, CT 06759

* Public comment will begin the meeting

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Anonymous donor pays off school lunch debt

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

This is another one of those “Pay it Forward” things; we should all strive to try this much to be a part of the solution.

As published in the Record Journal, August 31, 2011

By Stephanie O’Connell
Record-Journal staff
soconnell@record-journal.com
(203) 317-2235

MERIDEN — An anonymous donor has made a contribution to the town’s school system to eliminate school lunch debt that students accumulated last year.

A check for $2,569.91 was donated by a Boys & Girls Club of Meriden board member after learning that students starting the school year with a debt would receive only a cheese sandwich, said Don Maleto, the club’s executive director.

The board member told Maleto that he had children grow up in the Meriden school system and hopes that the donation would inspire others to help in any way they can.

The check will allow every student to start the school year without a negative balance in their account. Some students may still have a positive balance left over from last year.

“I received a call from Don Maleto from the Boys and Girls Club and he said that he had a member wanted to donate to food services and pay off the existing debt and we were beyond thrilled,” said Meriden School Superintendent Mark D. Benigni. “It was a very nice and generous offer. So from day one those kids will be getting a traditional lunch. We really appreciate the support.”

Last year, the district implemented a policy that allowed students to build up a maximum of $12.50 in debt for regular lunches, or $4 for those who receive reduced-price lunch. Once those debt levels had been reached, the students could only receive a cheese sandwich.

“The cheese sandwich policy is to keep people paying and to encourage them to not accrue any debt” said Mark Hughes, president of the Meriden Board of Education. “The funds that were donated are not going to eliminate the cheese sandwich program but it will give everyone a chance to start with a clean slate. It is a very generous gesture.”

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President Obama has signed the Connecticut Emergency Declaration

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

President Obama has signed the Connecticut Emergency Declaration. See email from the White House below.

Please contact Colleen Flanagan with any questions.

Colleen Flanagan
Director of Communications
Governor Dannel P. Malloy
Colleen.Flanagan@ct.gov
860.770.8090

 

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2011

President Obama Signs Connecticut Emergency Declaration

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing.

The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in all counties in the State of Connecticut.

Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding.

W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Gary Stanley as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT: FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR FEMA-NEWS-DESK@DHS.GOV

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WALLINGFORD – Updated Hurricane Irene information via the town website – Hurricane Irene – Shelter Information

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.

Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.

As originally published – Hurricane Irene – Shelter Information

Wallingford Police Department
Shelter Information

EMERGENCY CALLS
9-1-1

Routine Police and Fire Department Services
203-294-2800

Routine Electric Power Outages
203-265-5055

The shelter for Hurricane Irene, if and when declared open, will be Mark T. Sheehan High School 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT. 06492.

 

WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER

• Photo identification (Driver’s License)

• Baby food/formula, diapers, wipes, teething gel, ointment

• Change of clothing

• Blankets

• Food& snacks, non-perishable, 3-day supply

• Sleeping bags

• Cell phone

• Pillows

• Flashlight& extra batteries

• Hygiene or sanitary products

• Battery powered radio & extra batteries

• Medications, prescription & over-the-counter

• Eyeglasses

• Entertainment (toys, books, games, etc.)

• Dentures

• Cash, checkbook, credit cards

 

Important Papers:

• Social security cards

• Proof of residence (deed or lease)

• Insurance policies

• Birth certificate

• Marriage certificate

• Stocks, bonds, and other negotiable certificates

• Wills, deeds, copies of recent tax returns

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WALLINGFORD – Updated Hurricane Irene information via the town website – Precautions During Storm Conditions

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.

Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.

As originally published – Precautions During Storm Conditions

 

Power Outages

This storm is expected to arrive this weekend with the strongest winds forecast between Sunday, 4:00 a.m., through midnight. Power outages will occur. Prepare to be without power for 3 – 5 day, perhaps longer.

To report an outage, please call the Wallingford Electric Division at: 203-265-5055. If busy, please wait a few minutes and try again. Only call if your power is out.

If you encounter any downed wires, assume that they are live and stay away at 25 feet.

 


Flooding Prone Areas

This storm is forecast to produce an average of 10 inches of rainfall. In some areas more the 14 inches will fall. This will cause extensive flooding of streams and rivers that will quickly overrun their banks. This causes an extremely dangerous situation for residents as well as public safety workers. Plans should be made to voluntarily evacuate these flood prone areas.

 

Vehicles Crossing Moving Water

Most cars will float (and be swept away) in 18-24 inches of moving water. Trucks and SUVs are not much better with only 6 – 12 more inches of clearance. Creeks and rivers can rise very rapidly and the road bottoms can also wash away making the water much deeper than it appears.

 

Traffic Control

Power outages mean traffic lights will be out of order.

Police officers will not be able to respond to every intersection.

Motorist must stop at all intersections that have inoperable traffic lights to make sure that it is safe to proceed.

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WALLINGFORD – Updated Hurricane Irene information via the town website – Huracán Irene – Recomendaciones para Prepararse para el Huracán

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.

Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.

As originally published – Recomendaciones para Prepararse para el Huracán

FYI – I don’t know Spanish so I am taking this off the website as is; if there are any clarifications or anything needs to be appended I am sure one of my friends that knows Spanish will help me out. (Where are Dora and Boots when you really need them?)

Departamento de Policía de Wallingford

Información sobre refugio

Llamadas de Emergencia 9-1-1

Para reportar pérdida de energía eléctrica 203-265-5055

Servicios Rutinarios de los Departamentos de Policía y Bomberos 203-294-2800

El refugio para el Huracán Irene, en caso de y cuando se declare la emergencia será
Mark T. Sheehan High School
142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT. 06492.

QUE DEBE TRAER AL REFUGIO

• Documento de identificación con foto (Licencia de conducir)

• Comida para bebés/formula, pañales, pañitos húmedos, gel para las encías, pomada

• Mudas de ropa

• Cobijas

• Alimentos & refrigerios, no perecederos con suministro para 3 días

• Sleeping bags

• Teléfono celular

• Almohadas

• Linternas y pilas adicionales

• Productos de limpieza sanitaria

• Radio de pilas con pilas adicionales

• Medicinas recetadas y sin receta médica

• Anteojos

• Objetos para entretenerse (juguetes, libros, juegos, etc.)

• Dentadura postiza

• Dinero en efectivo, chequera, tarjetas de crédito

Documentos Importantes:

• Tarjeta de Seguro Social

• Prueba de Residencia (escritura o contrato de arriendo)

• Pólizas de Seguro

• Certificado de Nacimiento

• Certificado de Matrimonio

• Acciones, bonos y otros certificados negociables

•Testamentos, escrituras, copias recientes de formularios de impuestos.

Consejos/Recomendaciones Para Prepararse Para el Huracán

Conozca la Diferencia

Estar Pendiente de la Tormenta (Hurricane Watch)

Las condiciones del huracán representan una amenaza en 36 horas. Revise sus planes para el huracán, manténgase informado y esté listo para reaccionar si se emite una advertencia.

Advertencia de Huracán (Hurricane Warning)

Las condiciones del huracán se esperan dentro de 24 horas. Complete sus preparaciones para la tormenta y salga del área si las autoridades así lo indican.

Recomendaciones para Prepararse para el Huracán

  • Escuche la estación de radio “NOAA Weather” para recibir importante información del Servicio Nacional del Estado del Tiempo.

  • Guarde adentro de la casa todo lo que pueda ser levantado por el viento (Bicicletas, muebles del patio etc.)

  • Ponga el termostato de la nevera en el punto más frío y manténgalo cerrado lo máximo posible, de esa manera los alimentos durarán más tiempo si se pierde la energía eléctrica

  • Llene el tanque de gasolina de su vehículo

  • Prepare un plan de evacuación

  • Planee rutas al refugio local

  • Agua – Por lo menos un gallón diario por persona de 3 a 7 días

  • Alimentos – suficiente para por lo menos de 3 a 7 días empacado de manera no perecedera o enlatada/jugos, alimentos para bebés o ancianos, refrigerios, abridor de lata no eléctrico, materiales para cocinar/combustible, platos/cubiertos de plástico

  • Botiquín de Primeros Auxilios / Medicinas / Medicinas con Receta Médica

  • Linterna / Pilas

  • Radio – de pilas y en la estación de “NOAA Weather”

  • Teléfonos – completamente cargados y con batería adicional

  • Dinero en Efectivo (con billetes de cantidades pequeñas) y tarjetas de crédito- Bancos y cajeros automáticos no estarán disponibles por algún tiempo

  • LLaves

  • Documentos – en un contenedor o paquete a prueba de agua o (seguros, documentos médicos, número de cuentas bancarias, tarjeta del seguro social, etc.).

  • Objetos para el cuidado de las mascotas para el hogar y para la evacuación hacia un refugio. Identificaciónadecuada / información sobre inmunizaciones / medicamentos / gran cantidad de alimentos y agua, una caja o cargador de mascotas o jaula, bozal y correa

Areas Propensas a Inundaciones

Esta tormenta pronostica producir una cantidad aproximada de 10 pulgadas de agua de lluvia, en algunas aéreas puede llegar a 14 pulgadas. Esto ocasionará enormes crecimientos en las quebradas y los ríos que pronto ocasionarán inundaciones en sus riberas. Esto pone a los residentes en el área en una situación muy peligrosa al igual que a los trabajadores de la seguridad pública. Las personas que viven en estas áreas más propensas a las inundaciones deberían hacer planes de evacuación de manera voluntaria.

Vehículos Cruzando en Agua en Movimiento

La mayoría de los carros flotarán (y se irán arrastrados) en niveles de de 18 a 24 pulgadas de agua en movimiento.Camiones y camionetas no resisten más de 6 a 12 pulgadas adicionales. Quebradas y ríos pueden crecer rápidamente y el fondo de las vías también puede desaparecer haciendo el agua más profunda de lo que parece.

Control del Tráfico

¡Suspensiones en el servicio de energía eléctrica significan que los semáforos no estarán funcionando!

Los oficiales de la policía no podrán estar presentes en todas las intersecciones. Los conductores deben parar en todas las intersecciones que tengan semáforos que no estén funcionando, para cerciorarse que es seguro seguir adelante.

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WALLINGFORD – Updated Hurricane Irene information via the town website – Hurricane Preparation Recommendations

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.

Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.

As originally published – Hurricane Preparation Recommendations

Hurricane Watch

Hurricane conditions are a threat within 36 hours. Review your hurricane plans, keep informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued.

Hurricane Warning

Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if directed to do so by authorities.

Preparations

Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service.

Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture).

Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.

Fill your car’s gas tank

Create an evacuation plan

Plan routes to local shelters

Clear catch basins near your home to prevent flooding

Water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

Food – at least enough for 3 to 7 days
non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices, foods for infants or the elderly, snack foods, non-electric can opener, cooking tools / fuel, paper plates / plastic utensils

First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs

Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery

Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods

Keys

Documents – in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag (insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc).

Pet care items for home and evacuation to a shelter. Proper identification / immunization records / medications, ample supply of food and water, a carrier or cage, muzzle and leash

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