Governor Ned Lamont has signed legislation that declares Juneteenth, June 19th, as a legal holiday in Connecticut. Officials say that Juneteenth Independence day is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the country.
Yesterday Governor Ned Lamot announced that $8.8 million will be given to 17 municipalities in the State for climate resilience projects. Gorton and Norwich were included on this list and will be receiving a combined total of $1.3 million. Groton will receive $200,000 for a town wide climate resistance plan. NPU will receive funding to protect the Bean Hill Substation from flooding.
Dozens of calls of residents and businesses reporting the smell of gas occurred in New London and Waterford Tuesday and Wednesday. Eversoruce officials said that an extra amount of the chemical that is added to odorless natural gas, so people will smell it was injected into the distribution system. They say this caused the smell and that the area was safe.
Yesterday a dedication was held outside the Stonington Police Department for the dedication of the new Stonington Veterans Monument. Officials say that the monument allows visitors to put their smartphone near it to access a website with over 6,000 names of Veterans from Stonington who have served in the military since World War 1.
Three bills that aim to prevent lead paint poisoning in Rhode Island homes were recently approved by the Rhode Island general assembly. Supporters say that the bills are designed to hold landlords accountable for having dangerous substances in their properties. They now head to Governor McKee’s Desk for his signature.