Earlier this week the Connecticut house of representatives passed a bill that would allow the use of red light and speed cameras in certain cities and towns. The legislation would allow municipalities to vote on a plan for implementing cameras. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill in two weeks.
Over a thousand union group home workers walked off the job in Connecticut and Rhode Island yesterday morning protesting for a new contract that includes better pay, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Budget negotiations are currently ongoing between the state and the New England Health Care Employees Union.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued a reminder for residents to wear a life jacket if they plan to be on the water this memorial day weekend. Officials said anyone in a boat must wear a life jacket at all times. They also noted their enforcement officers will be out in full force this weeked.
There’s new pricing for parking at Sound View Beach in Old Lyme. Parking will soon be $7.50 daily for the first two hours. Each additional hour will cost $6.50 on weekdays and $9.50 on weekends and holidays. Last year parking was $45 for a half day and $75 for a full day on weekends and holidays.
It was recently announced that Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport has been awarded more than $9 million in federal funding to make its runways safer. Officials say that the funding will cover the costs of reconfiguring Taxiway C.
