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Residents to oppose Ledyard quarry operation at former chemical plant

Residents to oppose Ledyard quarry operation at former chemical plant

by Kimberly Glassman | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Dozens of residents who live near the former Dow Chemical plant on the Thames River are expected to attend a continued public hearing on a proposed rock quarry Thursday and say the project threatens their health, safety and quality of life. The quarry at historic...
Residents to oppose Ledyard quarry operation at former chemical plant

OSHA Announces Switch From Traditional Hard Hats to Safety Helmets

by Kimberly Glassman | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that the agency is replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. In 2020, the...
Residents to oppose Ledyard quarry operation at former chemical plant

Winsted’s greenway project will continue in 2024

by Kimberly Glassman | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

In late 2022, Winsted extended its portion of the Sue Grossman Still River Greenway farther north along Winsted Road, adding more recreational space on the already popular trail. Selectmen were reminded recently to stay with the project, which is funded by grants from...
Residents to oppose Ledyard quarry operation at former chemical plant

New Bloomfield-Simsbury trail increases East Coast Greenway regional trail connections

by Kimberly Glassman | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

A new trail connecting Bloomfield to Simsbury marks one step closer to establishing a trail network throughout the Hartford region and connectivity along the East Coast. Bridging about a 1-mile gap from Bloomfield to the village of Tariffville in Simsbury, the...
Residents to oppose Ledyard quarry operation at former chemical plant

These are the Norwalk development projects to look out for in 2024, with 2,400 units in the pipeline

by Kimberly Glassman | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

Norwalk is on track to add over 2,400 units over the next few years. From North Seven’s over 1,300 units to 1 Cemetery St. 77-units, here is a look at some of the development coming in 2024 and beyond. With a brand new station and heated platform, the Merritt 7...
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