The Griswold Senior Center is one of the busiest places in town, if not the busiest and most active. Lately the senior center with help from the United Way, they have been handing out food boxes to all and any that need, and it’s not just for seniors. The latest Farm to Families distribution happened …
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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group’s Science Subcommittee has submitted recommendations to him that the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan start at the earliest opportunity. The recommendation comes after the subcommittee reviewed all available scientific and trial data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FDA’s Vaccine …
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There are no school buses on the roads again. Starting Monday December 14, Griswold Public Schools is once again moving to full distance learning since 2 members of the school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and they are monitoring test results that have yet to come back, so there may be more positive test …
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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 (confirmed and probable) 146,761 + 3,782 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) …
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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 did a parody to the 12 Days of Christmas, and we put …
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 struggling with weeds in our backyard — for every few we pull, …
(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 killed eight years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School …
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 traveling northbound on Norwich Road operating a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee when …
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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 letter or intent to join the board and held a special meeting …
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 of the Bank’s participation in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s …
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 72nd out of 2,000 large public companies that were evaluated in its review …
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 over the yellow line into the opposite lane. The vehicle then made …
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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. Willis’ collection of Santa-themed bibelots, tchotchkes, and collectibles was pulled out every …
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 came to the “reverse” parade that was held inside the campground at …
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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 + 33 COVID-19-Associated Deaths 5,224 + 78 Town Total Cases Total …
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 of the disintermediating effects of our screens. Technology saves us time, but …
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 Connecticut children and families, and Anne’s demonstrated ability of pursuing fair outcomes …
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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 Nixon, “Michael Strain consistently finished as our first place runner on the …
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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 lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 7, 2020, …
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(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 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program, which is administered by …
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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 it stated that these measures “would protect our citizens from this lethal …
Nurdle (Noun) A very small pellet of plastic which serves as raw material in the manufacture of plastic products. Examples of Nurdle in a sentence: “Jess filled the box with nurdles, hoping to protect the tea cups inside.” “Eric cleaned the beach every weekend, hoping to stop the dangerous environmental effect of nurdles.”
(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, particularly as many schools move toward remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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 pandemic as residents will “drive Thru” Hopeville Campground to see floats and …
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