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Connecticut Alliance YMCAs recognize Witkos with 2019 Legislative Champion award

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Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) has been recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCA’s as a 2019 Legislative Champion. Senator Witkos joined representatives of the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs, the Farmington Valley YMCA, Greater Hartford YMCA, and the Northwest CT YMCA to accept the award. 

“I’m honored to be recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs with this award and take great pride in supporting their efforts and mission.

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National recognition for Granby Land Trust’s commitment to conservation excellence

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The Granby Land Trust (GLT) announces that it has been awarded renewed accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance, proving that it is committed to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in its conservation work. The GLT provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction.

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State’s energy dept changing of the guard

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Marissa P. Gillett is the new chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and recently stated that affordability across all customer classes will be a focus during her five-year term, but warned that it will likely take a few years to draft and enact policies that have meaningful impacts on Connecticut’s ranking as one of the most expensive for energy costs in the lower 48 states.

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Connecticut cyber security at risk

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We all are aware of the daily issues of playing defense against a barrage of ransomware challenges when it comes to managing the personal and business information on our computers. We need to constantly monitor and update firewalls to protect our private and critical data on the internet or we become victims of nation states and/or mercenaries.

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DAR recognizes good citizens and honors veteran

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Abigail Phelps Chapter Regent, Julia Parker Post, opened the Nov. 10 ceremonies by sharing that “Each year the Abigail Phelps Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution works with schools and veterans organizations to select members of the community who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

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Don’t let scams ruin the season

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Eversource joins other utilities urging caution to customers. Whether it’s over the phone, online or at the front door, sophisticated scammers are finding unusual ways to exploit people and steal their money.

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UNICO raises funds for needy families

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Thanks to the many sponsors and participants in UNICO’s charity golf tournament in September at Tunxis Country Club, the club will be donating more than $10,000 in food, clothing and toys to needy families in the Granby community this holiday season.