On May 11, 2012, a panel of judges selected the winning artwork for the inaugural Connecticut Duck Stamp Art Contest, sponsored by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Of the 19 paintings submitted by artists from Connecticut and across the country, wildlife artist Richard Clifton’s depiction of three wood ducks received the highest score from the judges. The paintings were judged in five general categories: originality, artistic composition, anatomical correctness, general rendering, and suitability for reproduction. More
Cutler's Record Shop to retire Cutler’s Record Shop and University Properties announced today that after 64 years in business, Cutler’s Record Shop will retire at the end of June. More May 17, 2012 - 10:14 AM
Shipman & Goodwin attorney honored In recognition of his extraordinary guidance and support to help preserve West Haven’s shoreline and open space, Shipman & Goodwin attorney Barry Hawkins became a Board Member Emeritus of the Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. (LTWH). During an appreciation dinner held in his honor, Hawkins was praised for his longstanding commitment and perseverance that have been invaluable to the Savin Rock Shorefront and LTWH. Hawkins is a partner in Shipman & Goodwin’s Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use practice and is resident in the Stamford office; he can be reached at (203) 324-8104 or bhawkins@goodwin.com. More May 16, 2012 - 2:40 PM
Elizabeth Esty earns spot on primary ballot Congressional candidate and former State Representative Elizabeth Esty won an automatic spot on the Democratic primary ballot at the 5th District Democratic Convention Monday evening. With the support of 20% of the delegates, Esty exceeded the number of votes needed to get on the ballot and will go on to face Speaker Chris Donovan in the August 14th Democratic primary. More May 15, 2012 - 9:58 AM
The Watermark of East Hill hosts annual book and author luncheon On Wednesday, May 16, The Watermark at East Hill will host its 20th annual Book & Author Luncheon. The event will take place at noon at the retirement community, located at 611 East Hill Road in Southbury. The luncheon will feature authors Sue Reich, Charles Atkins and Joyce Ware. The fee for the luncheon is $25.00 and will benefit the East Hill Library Fund. More May 14, 2012 - 11:36 AM
Saint Raphael’s Spine Center earns top designation in three surgeries Saint Raphael’s Spine Center has been designated a Center of Excellence for Spine Surgery by the Joint Commission, an organization that accredits over 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.More May 10, 2012 - 9:36 AM
Harbor Freight Tools expands to CT RHYS Commercial, a regional real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent leasing transactions at 84 Whalley Ave in New Haven, CT; 345 Huntington Turnpike in Bridgeport, CT; and 650 Wolcott Street in Waterbury, CT to Harbor Freight Tools. Tyler Lyman, Senior Associate, and Jason Wuchiski, Senior Vice President and Principal, represented Harbor Freight Tools in long term leases for approximately 17,000; 14,284; and 16,813 square feet respectively. More May 9, 2012 - 7:33 AM
Over 2,300 athletes to participate in Special Olympics Connecticut in June Special Olympics Connecticut will hold its annual Summer Games, presented by United Technologies Corporation, Friday through Sunday, June 8, 9 and 10 at Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, and Hamden Hall, Hamden. More than 2,300 athletes and partners from across the state are expected to compete in track & field, cycling, gymnastics, aquatics, soccer and tennis events. In addition to the competitors, 600 coaches and over 2,500 volunteers are expected to come out and support the event. Summer Games competitions and awards presentations will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday (June 8), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday (June 9) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday (June 10). For more information, detailed schedules, maps, and parking information, visit www.soct.org and click on Summer Games, email specialolympicsct@soct.org, or call 203-230-1201. Spectators are welcome. More May 8, 2012 - 5:08 AM
Saint Raphael’s Looking Forward fashion show showcases local models “Models for the day” from across the region will take to the catwalk on June 4 for the 16th Looking Forward Fashion Show, a fundraiser for support programs for patients at Saint Raphael’s Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care. More May 8, 2012 - 3:35 AM
Investment sales broker Northeast Private Client Group has announced the sale of 466-480 Foxon Boulevard, a grocery-anchored shopping center in New Haven. Edward Jordan, JD, CCIM, the firm’s managing director, represented both the seller and the buyer in the $7,475,000 transaction, which closed on April 12th. The property is located on Route 80 just northeast of downtown New Haven, in the city’s Quinnipiac Meadows section. More May 3, 2012 - 10:21 AM
Wozniacki, Radwanska commit to tournament Four-time champion and World No. 6 Caroline Wozniacki and World No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanska have committed to play the 2012 New Haven Open at Yale presented by First Niagara, a WTA event that is part of the Emirates Airline US Open Series to be held August 17-25, 2012 at the Connecticut Tennis Center, it was announced today by Tournament Director Anne Worcester. More May 3, 2012 - 9:39 AM
Megna praises bill to expand health insurance board Rep. Robert Megna (D-New Haven) praised the House of Representatives’ approval Wednesday of legislation that expands the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange board by four members and also makes Healthcare Advocate Victoria Veltri a voting member. More Apr 26, 2012 - 11:38 AM
Saint Raphael Foundation to raffle off $48,000 in Visa gift cards Instead of the million-to-one chance of winning the lottery, increase your odds to one in 1,500 with the Saint Raphael Foundation annual raffle! Only 1,500 raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win $48,000 in Visa gift cards, with proceeds benefiting programs and services at the Hospital of Saint Raphael. More Apr 25, 2012 - 3:17 PM
