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Connecticut Woodlands, the publication of the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association (CPTA), recently recognized Eric Lukingbeal for his service to the organization. Lukingbeal served as president for the past eight years and has been a member since 1997.
Visitors are always a bright spot when you are not feeling well. Perhaps even more special is a visit from a very large soft dog who patiently allows you to pet his thick fur and look into his understanding eyes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Stop & Shop staffers went to Dunkin Donuts Park to hand out Hallow’en goodies to over 3,000 kids and parents on Oct. 27.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to contributing toward renewing the quality of life for veterans and first responders impacted by the challenges of PTSD through its groundwork equine program.
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.
Given the importance of recognizing Veterans Day, Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation was grateful to have been featured on morning interviews on both WTIC with Pastor Will and WDRC Talk of Connecticut Gary Byron co-host.