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#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 4/2/2026
#Quote by: #CT State Senator Tony Hwang (R),
who will not be running for re-election
(Our #RecentlyInCT photographer took this picture of him at the 2023 Labor Day Parade in #Newtown.)
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Regional planners urge review after consultant’s legislative testimony contrasts with town positions Committee members raised concerns about potential conflicts when a recurring planning consultant (Tai Chi / John Gaskowski) testifies in favor of legislation that some client towns oppose; members asked staff to circulate the testimony and consider RFP/procurement language to address optics and conflicts.

Concerns are rising as a planning consultant's testimony in favor of a housing bill clashes with the interests of several towns he serves, prompting a call for clarity on conflicts of interest.

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#MiddlesexCounty #CT #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance

RiverCOG hires IMEC to help towns meet PA 25-1 zoning changes; 13 of 17 towns opted in RiverCOG briefed members that it contracted IMEC to help towns update zoning for PA 25-1 (middle housing, transit communities). Draft model regulations are scheduled to arrive by May 31 so towns can adopt by the statutory July 1 deadline; members raised concerns about tight turnaround for public hearings.

RiverCOG is stepping up to help towns navigate PA 25-1 zoning changes at no cost, but time is running out for public input before the July 1 deadline!

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#MiddlesexCounty #CT #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #MiddlesexCountyZoning #TransitCommunity #HousingDevelopment

Nursing board approves consent order imposing $10,000 penalty and practice limits for Putnam med‑spa nurse The Board of Examiners for Nursing approved a revised consent order for Emily J. Nalgast (petition 202035) that includes a reprimand, a $10,000 civil penalty, permanent restriction from performing cosmetic procedures in Connecticut, two‑year probation with practice limits, employer reporting and required coursework.

A Connecticut nurse faces a $10,000 penalty and strict practice limitations after a disciplinary ruling tied to her med-spa operations.

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#CT #HealthcareEthics #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ProfessionalAccountability

Board accepts proposed decisions that will revoke two nursing licenses after panel findings The board accepted proposed memorandum-of-decisions recommending revocation for two nurses (Delia Sienna, petition 2024-1378; Jennifer E. Marshall, petition 2025-28) after oral argument in one case and panel summaries in the other. Votes were recorded by roll call and the proposals will convert to final memoranda.

The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing has taken a decisive step, voting to revoke the licenses of two nurses amid serious allegations of medication diversion.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #ProfessionalEthics #PublicSafety #HealthCareRegulation

RiverCOG flags state housing bills and a by-right industrial-to-residential proposal as matters to watch RiverCOG staff told the regional committee they are tracking roughly 100 bills, including measures on solar permitting, affordability calculations, transit funding and a controversial bill that would allow by-right residential development in many industrial districts; members expressed concern about preserving limited industrial land.

RiverCOG is tracking nearly 100 bills, including a controversial proposal that could transform industrial land into residential zones, prompting urgent discussions about local impacts.

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#MiddlesexCounty #CT #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #LandUse #LegislativeTracking

Charter commission votes to keep New Canaan town treasurer an elected office The Town of New Canaan Charter Revision Commission voted 9–1–1 April 1 to retain the town treasurer as an elected position after a lengthy debate about checks and balances, statutory requirements and possible alternatives.

In a decisive 9–1 vote, New Canaan's Charter Revision Commission has opted to keep the town treasurer as an elected position, ensuring independent oversight of municipal finances amidst a heated debate on governance.

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#CT #CivicAccountability #MunicipalFinance #CitizenPortal

DEEP says Senate Bill 4 reforms and long‑term contracts are part of the strategy to limit volatility DEEP told the committee that SB4’s mix of procurements, oversight and program adjustments—plus new grid‑scale purchases and Millstone/Seabrook contracts—help hedge wholesale market volatility and can offset portions of the public benefits charge over time.

Connecticut's DEEP reveals a bold strategy with Senate Bill 4 to combat energy volatility, promising significant savings through new grid resources and offshore wind projects!

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#CT #CitizenPortal #MarketVolatility #RenewableEnergy #PublicBenefits

ISO New England outlines asset‑condition reviewer and warns of winter fuel constraints ISO New England told the Energy and Technology Committee that fuel delivery constraints and winter weather create price volatility and reliability risks; ISO said it will build an asset‑condition reviewer to provide states and advocates information to bring to FERC, with development through 2026 and a planned early‑2027 FERC filing.

ISO New England is sounding the alarm on winter fuel constraints and price volatility, revealing a need for innovative solutions like long-duration storage and an asset-condition reviewer to enhance reliability.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #EnergyReliability #FuelConstraints

Connecticut Energy and Technology Committee holds public forum to review SB4 implementation and market pressures Lawmakers convened an informational forum to assess implementation of Public Act 25-173 (Senate Bill 4). DEEP, OCC, ISO New England and utilities described steps to manage supply volatility, transmission cost growth and the public benefits charge, and outlined next steps including an ISO asset‑condition reviewer filing to FERC.

Connecticut's Energy and Technology Committee is diving deep into the impacts of recent energy reforms—are they truly benefiting consumers and the electric grid?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ConsumerFairness

Legislative Regulations Review Committee approves DEEP proposed rule on fine particulate matter On March 24, 2026, the Legislative Regulations Review Committee voted to approve Proposed Regulation 2026-008 from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on fine particulate matter and sulfur dioxide air-quality standards, accepting the LCO recommendation with technical corrections except for technical correction No. 2.

Connecticut's Legislative Regulations Review Committee has just approved a pivotal air-quality regulation targeting fine particulate matter and sulfur dioxide—what does this mean for our environment?

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#CT #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #AirQuality #EnvironmentalRegulation

Madison youth survey finds asset gains, lower self-reported substance use and new concerns about gambling and sophomore use Madison Youth and Family Services presented 2025 survey results showing increases in developmental assets and declines in several risky behaviors, while noting a spike in 30-day use among sophomores and 108 students reporting recent gambling—25% of those showed problem-gambling indicators. Board members pressed for follow-ups.

Madison's latest youth survey reveals a promising increase in developmental assets but alarming signs of rising gambling behaviors among students—what does this mean for our community?

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#CT #MadisonYouth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #CommunitySupport #MentalHealth

New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases?

Where are other northeast states on this? #NH #MA #CT etc.?

New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/n...

Public Safety Commission seeks funding to install bleeding‑control kits in town AED boxes The Public Safety Commission requested about $5,000 to place and publicize bleeding‑control kits in AED cabinets across town, citing Public Act 25‑160; the commission proposed a phased rollout and training tie‑ins with PulsePoint and Parks & Rec programs.

The Public Safety Commission is pushing for life-saving bleeding-control kits to be installed in AED boxes across town—could this be a game changer for emergency response?

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#CT #PublicAwareness #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #CommunityHealth

Regional School District 18 hears Youth Voices Count survey showing declines in some substance‑use measures and ongoing youth mental‑health concerns Presenters told the board the biannual Youth Voices Count survey (grades 6–12) had about a 90% response rate and showed lower rates than prior cycles for some measures — including a drop in students reporting thoughts of self‑harm and lower marijuana indicators — while still identifying 11.6% of respondents as having seriously considered suicide (65 students).

The latest Youth Voices Count survey reveals alarming mental health trends among students, with 11.6% seriously considering suicide, despite some positive declines in substance use.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #YouthMentalHealth #SubstanceUse

Cheshire leaders weigh four‑year hydrant maintenance plan after pilot finds deferred upkeep Fire leadership presented a pilot survey of 40 hydrants and proposed a four‑year townwide program to put “hands on” every hydrant; the plan would split the town into quadrants and could be carried out by Regional Water Authority, a third‑party contractor, or town staff depending on cost and capacity.

Cheshire's fire hydrants may be at risk, with many neglected for decades—will the council act on a vital four-year maintenance plan?

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#CT #CheshireHydrants #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyReadiness

Cheshire fire chief warns volunteer ranks are shrinking; town may need paid staff sooner than expected Fire leadership told the council volunteer numbers have fallen sharply and call complexity is rising; officials discussed recruitment, pay‑per‑call experiments and the long‑term cost of moving to a full career department as part of budget planning.

Cheshire's fire department faces a looming crisis as volunteer numbers dwindle and call volumes surge, pushing the town to consider paid staffing sooner than expected.

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#CT #BudgetPlanning #CitizenPortal #VolunteerRecruitment #PublicSafety

Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles grants majority of 21 pardon requests; several votes include recorded dissents At its April 1, 2026 virtual hearing the Board of Pardons and Paroles heard 21 applicants and granted a majority of absolute pardons after testimony, victim-service input and board questioning; several grants recorded individual dissenting votes. Key contested moments included victim opposition in one case and a board member dissent in two others.

The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles granted the majority of 21 pardon requests, balancing rehabilitation efforts with victims' concerns, but not without some contentious dissent.

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#CT #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #CriminalRehabilitation

Committee advances broad tax package including sales‑tax exemptions and renter credit The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee reported S.B. 1 to the floor after debate on sales‑tax exemptions, a larger property tax credit and new refundable credits; analysts estimate roughly $548 million in annual revenue impact. Lawmakers said the package begins a conversation on affordability but warned of fiscal trade‑offs.

Connecticut's Finance Committee just advanced a transformative tax package that promises to ease the financial burden on residents, including sales tax exemptions on clothing and groceries!

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#CT #CostAffordability #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #FiscalResponsibility

Image from article in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence

Measuring whole-body anatomic volumes across the adult lifespan: using AI to derive reference charts from CT scans https://doi.org/10.1148/ryai.250506 #CT #segmentation #ML

UFOs or drones? Connecticut lawmakers push for answers on mysterious lights “This isn’t necessarily about aliens or little green men,” said state Rep. Joe Hoxha, R-Bristol.

Connecticut lawmakers advanced a bipartisan bill to study unidentified aerial phenomena by contracting with a nonprofit through the General Assembly’s nonpartisan Office of Legislative Management (removing UConn from leadership), … #aliens #apr2026 #ct #ovni #stamfordadvocate #uap #ufo #ufosky #usa

Recognize Kristine? Took bus to #NYC from #Westchester 12 yrs ago, disappeared.

Bristol PD: 860-584-7914

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Ellington board hears budget cuts totaling roughly $250,000 and sets April public hearing Board members said the finance committee identified about $250,000 in potential reductions and that the district's projected year-end balance could fall to roughly $20,000, prompting possible spending controls and scheduled public deliberations in April.

The Ellington School District is facing potential cuts of $250,000, which could drastically impact local services and school operations—what will that mean for your community?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #PublicEngagement #CommunityFinance #BudgetTransparency

DSS official outlines Connecticut fatherhood initiative and personal path to the work An agency official at the Department of Social Services described Connecticut’s fatherhood initiative—which serves more than 700 men annually—listed barriers to engagement and said his own childhood and parental experiences shaped the program’s goals.

Connecticut's fatherhood initiative is transforming lives by breaking down barriers and empowering dads to be actively involved in their children's futures.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #FamilyInvolvement #CommunitySupport #SocialServices

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UFOs or drones? Connecticut lawmakers push for answers on mysterious lights “This isn’t necessarily about aliens or little green men,” said state Rep. Joe Hoxha, R-Bristol.

Connecticut is moving a bill to study unidentified aerial phenomena, with the Office of Legislative Management contracting a nonprofit to conduct the research (removing the University of Connecticut) and report findings to the legislatur… #aliens #apr2026 #ct #ctinsider #ovni #uap #ufo #ufosky #usa

Lantern Pointe residents say 2025 reassessment produced anomalous spikes compared with nearly identical units Residents from a 26‑unit Lantern Pointe development told the appeals board the 2025 cycle produced disproportionately large increases for three units while most units rose in a narrow band; they supplied comparative tables and asked the board to correct what they called a data or processing anomaly.

Homeowners at Lantern Pointe are raising eyebrows over unusual spikes in property assessments, claiming unfair increases for some units compared to their neighbors.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #DataAccuracy #FairTreatment #PropertyAssessment

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