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Exciting progress in MOLST training is underway, with 30-minute sessions being scheduled and regional meetings exploring interstate acceptance of these vital forms!

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MOLST training underway; council invited to regional interoperability meetings
Training sessions for MOLST are being scheduled in 30-minute slots and at least 34 APRN attendees returned quizzes; the council also participates in Greater New England meetings exploring interstate MOLST/POLST acceptance and an electronic registry.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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The MOLST Advisory Council is pushing for an urgent update to the outdated 1991 DNR orange bracelet program, emphasizing the need for clarity to reduce public confusion.

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Advisory council flags outdated 1991 orange DNR bracelet form, proposes coordinated update with MOLST work
Council members said the orange DNR bracelet verification form and ordering process appear unchanged since 1991 and urged coordinated work with EMS advisory groups and the Department of Public Health while continuing MOLST modernization.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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PURA's latest hearing dives deep into Hazardville Water's financial practices, questioning everything from debt costs to payroll discrepancies that could impact customer rates!

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PURA continues Hazardville Water evidentiary hearing; staff orders multiple supplements on loan terms, swap accounting and expenses
At day two of PURA’s evidentiary hearing in docket 25-07-12, staff pressed Hazardville Water on its embedded cost of debt, an interest-rate swap on a $2.5 million construction loan, a near-term $3.93M financing, and O&M and payroll items, issuing many read-ins and late-file requests for supporting documents.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Norwalk's Arts and Cultural Commission has taken a bold step forward by endorsing an ambitious 85-page plan to transform the city into a vibrant arts district, aiming to keep local talent and events thriving!

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Norwalk commission endorses Arts District plan, will send it to planning and zoning and council
The Arts and Cultural Commission unanimously endorsed an 85‑page Norwalk Arts District plan on Dec. 2, advancing recommendations for phased staffing, stable funding and branding; the plan now moves to planning and zoning, economic development and then the city council.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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A groundbreaking proposal for a Downtown Overlay District aims to tackle rising rents in New Haven by expanding affordable housing and updating zoning rules—sparking strong support from community members!

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Proposal for Downtown Overlay District framed as path to more affordable housing advances after member support and affirmations
Speakers described a "Downtown Overlay District" intended to speed housing construction, require inclusionary units, and fund downtown infrastructure; supporters cited rising rents in New Haven and the transcript records multiple affirmative responses indicating the measure moved forward.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Hazardville Water Company reveals ambitious plans for a new million-gallon storage tank and essential upgrades, all while celebrating the successful completion of the Copper Street main replacement!

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Hazardville Water details capital plans: Cooper Street completed, million‑gallon tank and generator investments planned
Company witnesses told PURA that the Copper Street main replacement was placed in service in 2024 and described planned capital projects including a new 1,000,000‑gallon storage tank (engineer estimate ~$3.4M), generator purchases, meter replacements and SCADA upgrades.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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PURA’s hearing on Hazardville Water Company’s rate application is heating up as commissioners demand clarity on deferred expenses and rate-case costs.

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PURA opens evidentiary hearing on Hazardville Water rate filing; commissioners press company on deferred expenses
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority opened evidentiary hearings on Hazardville Water Company’s rate application (docket number 25 0 7 12). Commissioners and staff pressed the company’s witnesses for backup on multiple deferred expenses, assigning a series of late-file exhibits for documentation.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Hazardville Water Company faces tough questions over PFAS detections and lead service lines as they seek solutions for cleaner drinking water.

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PFAS at two wells, lead‑service identification and hardness complaints raised in Hazardville hearing
Company witnesses confirmed PFAS detections at two well sites and said engineers are evaluating treatment and funding options; the company also described an ongoing lead service‑line identification program and customer complaints about hardness and chlorine taste.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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The Waterbury Board of Education just approved critical policy updates and a comprehensive School Safety and Security Plan to enhance student safety and secure vital state grants.

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Waterbury Board adopts state-mandated policy updates, approves school safety plan
The board approved several state-mandated policy revisions — including discipline, school climate, military-student protections, nutrition and multiple library policies — and adopted a new School Safety and Security Plan; staff noted the Nov. 1 state submission deadline and described a recent firearm incident at a Career Academy campus.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Charter reveals a staggering $5.2 billion in free cash flow while facing tough questions about layoffs and the future of its Stamford headquarters.

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Charter discloses free cash flow and pledging plans; commissioners press on layoffs and headquarters
In PURA hearings Nov. 21, Charter said last‑12‑months free cash flow was about $5.2 billion and described plans to fold Cox assets into existing secured financings; commissioners and OCC pressed on layoffs, Connecticut employee counts and the likelihood the combined headquarters will remain in Stamford.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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PURA hearings reveal intense scrutiny of Charter and Cox's consumer protections, raising questions about billing clarity and contractor safety standards in Connecticut.

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PURA hearing presses Charter and Cox on billing, disconnection and in‑home contractor safeguards
At Nov. 21 PURA evidentiary hearings on the Charter–Cox transaction, regulators and the Office of Consumer Counsel pressed applicants on billing statements, proration, procedures to prevent disconnection during disputes, contractor background checks, training and senior discounts; companies agreed to late‑file detailed exhibits.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Connecticut regulators are diving deep into the cybersecurity practices of Charter and Cox, raising critical questions about chatbot data use and privacy protections.

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PURA questions Charter, Cox on cybersecurity, privacy and chatbot data use
During Nov. 21 PURA hearings, regulators pressed applicants on cybersecurity readiness, day‑one integration planning, chatbot data access and whether chatbot conversations could be reused to train large language models; companies agreed to late‑file confidential narratives and disclosures.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Big changes are coming to Farmington schools as the Board of Education approves significant policy updates to enhance student protection and library access!

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Board advances broad policy updates and adopts new library materials policy for first reading
Administrators presented a package of policy updates driven by recent Connecticut public acts and federal changes; the board approved multiple items for first reading and approved a consolidated library collection/display/materials-review policy required by state law.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The Wallingford Board of Education has taken a significant step towards a new high school by approving up to $10,000 for a crucial transportation study, though the proposed site remains shrouded in secrecy.

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Wallingford board approves up to $10,000 for transportation study of proposed high‑school site
After an executive session where a viable site was disclosed and kept confidential, the Wallingford Board of Education voted to transfer $5,000–$10,000 from transportation excess funds to pay for a transportation study required before advancing a proposed single‑high‑school project.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Get ready for an unforgettable night! Local filmmakers Heidi Enloe and Jenny Bravada are hosting a mystery masquerade fundraiser on Nov. 15, 2025, to kick off their film 'Sister Spies' and support the fight against child trafficking.

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Local filmmakers plan 'Sister Spies' in Simsbury; Nov. 15 masquerade will raise funds for production and anti-trafficking charity
Heidi Enloe and Jenny Bravada, co-writers and cast members of the independent film 'Sister Spies,' said a Nov. 15, 2025 masquerade in Simsbury will raise production funds and donate a portion to Love146; they hope to begin filming in spring or summer 2026, pending financing.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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New Canaan's latest tenant-management meeting raised alarms over HB8002, a bill that could strip local control over housing rules and impose unexpected obligations on municipalities.

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Local housing body flags possible impacts from new state bill HB8002
Meeting participants raised concerns about HB8002 and its likely effects on New Canaan zoning and housing oversight, including reduced local parking requirements for small developments and potential new obligations for fair-rent commissions; officials said immediate changes are unlikely but planning is needed.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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NVCOG is taking a giant leap towards a greener future by applying for a $7 million grant to restore habitats and enhance stormwater management in the Upper Naugatuck River!

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NVCOG to seek $7 million Long Island Sound grant for Upper Naugatuck River stormwater projects
NVCOG moved to authorize a $7 million application to the Long Island Sound Ecosystems grant for habitat restoration and green stormwater infrastructure assessments in the Upper Naugatuck River across five municipalities; the board approved the resolution to apply.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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The Connecticut Green Bank is revolutionizing solar energy access for municipalities and affordable housing, offering no-cost support and doubling revenue potential for projects!

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Connecticut Green Bank pitches no‑cost solar and storage help for towns and affordable housing
Katie Shelton of the Connecticut Green Bank told NVCOG members the Green Bank’s Solar MAP programs offer no‑cost technical assistance and third‑party ownership options for municipal and school solar projects and (new) affordable multifamily housing, with a residential incentive now paying "just over 37¢ a kilowatt hour" and requiring tenant benefit sharing.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Big changes are on the horizon for the Kinneytown Dam as the Connecticut Brownfield Land Bank steps in and crucial sediment testing paves the way for future construction!

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Kinneytown Dam update: Brownfield land bank takes ownership as EPA and engineers study sediment
NVCOG staff said the Connecticut Brownfield Land Bank has acquired the Kinneytown Dam site; EPA completed sediment sampling and is conducting supplemental testing, engineers are developing alternatives, and sewer relocations in Seymour must be completed before dam removal can proceed, with initial construction hoped for 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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The Naugatuck Valley MPO has set a bold Vision Zero target for 2026, aiming to reduce fatalities to just 35, while also greenlighting crucial transportation improvements across the region.

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NVCOG endorses regional Vision Zero safety targets and approves TIP amendments
The Naugatuck Valley MPO adopted region‑specific safety performance targets for 2026 (including a numerical target of 35 fatalities) and unanimously approved a package of TIP amendments covering roadway, bridge, track and four station platform projects, with construction on several projects slated to start in spring 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Connecticut's new housing bill is shaking up local plans, urging towns to adapt quickly or risk falling behind in the evolving landscape of affordable housing!

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NVCOG staff warns towns to prepare for new housing growth plans and 8‑30g changes
NVCOG staff briefed members on the recently passed housing bill that replaces municipal affordable housing plans with housing growth plans, allows towns to opt into regional plans, and alters the 8‑30g appeals landscape; staff recommended towns coordinate regionally, update zoning standards and consult town attorneys.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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The New Haven Tax Committee has taken a significant step towards forgiving back taxes for Radio Ambuana, contingent on the approval of its corrected paperwork—could this nonprofit’s community legacy be saved?

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New Haven tax committee provisionally approves forgiveness of Radio Ambuana’s back taxes pending assessor approval
The New Haven Tax Committee voted Nov. 25 to forgive the back taxes and interest for Radio Ambuana Inc. if the assessor provisionally accepts the organization’s corrected exemption filing; staff said the account reflected missed M3 paperwork and unpaid taxes, including building and personal property components.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Bridgeport School District reveals shocking disparities in special education funding compared to peer cities, sparking urgent calls for legislative reform.

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Committee hears data showing large special-education cost gap between Bridgeport and peers
Finance staff presented multi-year data that, according to the meeting materials, show Bridgeport receives less average special-education funding per pupil than several peer cities and spends materially more on special-education tuition and services; board members discussed gaps in ECS/Alliance allocations and potential corrective advocacy.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Bridgeport School District faces a staggering projected deficit of $23 million, raising urgent questions about its financial future and the sustainability of one-time funding sources.

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Bridgeport committee warns of recurring deficits; transportation funding and ISF leave gaps
Committee members were warned the district’s reliance on one‑time funds (city/state transportation support, Alliance dollars, ISF) masks a structural deficit projected to roll into future years; members asked for contract documents and agreed on a stepped advocacy plan for legislators.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Bridgeport School District is on the brink of a budgeting revolution, teaming up with state experts to create a transparent and inclusive financial process that empowers principals and keeps the community informed.

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Bridgeport finance committee outlines plan with state to rebuild transparent budget timeline
The Bridgeport School District finance committee said a new state technical‑assistance team will help write a transparent, written budget process and timeline that includes principals and directors and equips the board to explain budget decisions to the community.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM