Governor Ned Lamont has signed a law creating an early voting system in Connecticut. The legislation will impact general elections, special elections and primaries in the state. The bill gives Connecticut voters 14 days to cast their general election ballots early and in-person.
Health officials are recommending that those who have respiratory illnesses stay inside today due to smoky air conditions caused by the Canadian Wildfires that have been causing poor air quality throughout the Northeast. They also noted that even healthy adults should minimize their outdoor activity.
A New London man was arrested earlier this week in connection to his alleged role in a West Hartford Street takeover. 19 year old Freilyn Guzman turned himself into police and is facing multiple charges including reckless driving.
A New London woman who struck and killed 59 year old Patrick Furey with a car on Broad Street in 2020 has been ruled not competent to stand trial. 36 year old Tiesha Clark was in court Tuesday and the decision came after a doctor testified that Clark has an intellectual disability. Clark will now be evaluated for possible civil commitment.
East Lyme police were called to a Niantic daycare last week after a loaded gun was found in an infant’s diaper bag by a staff member. Officials say that the employee of Ballestrini’s Child Care Centers secured the firearm and immediately notified police. Authorities determined the incident was not criminal in nature.
Yesterday Attorney General Peter Neronha’s office ruled that Governor Dan McKee must release an email alleging misconduct by top officials on a business trip earlier this year. The decision found that McKee’s administration violated the Access to Public Records Act after multiple complaints. McKee now has five days to release the e-mail.