03/29/2020
03/29/2020
Local News for Hartford, Connecticut
03/29/2020
03/28/2020
Wadsworth Atheneum: Weekend plans look a …
Weekend plans look a bit different these days. Get cozy with a great book to ward off cabin fever. Curator Linda Roth recommends Peter Frankopan’s provocative epic “The Silk Road”, what’s on your bookshelf? Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier, “The Reader”, 1856. #MuseumFromHomeb Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/28/2020
Wadsworth Atheneum: Happy #Caturday friends. Édouard …
Happy #Caturday friends. Édouard Manet made this image “Le Chat et Les Fleurs” (Cat and Flowers) in 1869 to illustrate a deluxe edition of “Les Chats”, a popular French book. #thewadsworth #museumfromhomeF Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/28/2020
Hartford Business: As COVID-19 outbreak ravages …
As COVID-19 outbreak ravages economy, Barton Reeves plots course to launch CT’s paid-leave program Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Torrington cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
TORRINGTON – Because of the coronavirus impact, the Parks and Recreation Department has decided to cancel the annual Easter Egg Hunt that was originally scheduled for April 4. “Our first priority is the health and well-being of our community. The department is considering other options for a similar event in the near future. Stay tuned READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Mayor Luke Bronin: Today, we distributed approx …
Today, we distributed approx 40,000lbs of fresh produce to our community through an incredible partnership with @foodshare & @FreshPointInc @Sysco @Hartford_Public Schools. Doing everything we can to keep families healthy, including access to fresh, healthy food. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Governor Updates
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CONNECTICUT’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS Latest Data as of 9:00PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March Read READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Lamont Restricts Social And Recreational Gatherings To No More Than Five People
HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont signed his 15th executive order Thursday related to the COVID-19 epidemic. The following information is from a press release sent out by the governor’s office: Read the rest of the article on valley.newhavenindependent.org READ MORE.
03/27/2020
NBC Connecticut: A 79-year-old Hartford man …
A 79-year-old Hartford man has been reported missing and a Silver Alert has been issued for him. #NBCCT Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Fund launched to help Hartford area Jewish community impacted by COVID-19
Two organizations are spearheading an initiative to provide the Jewish community with the resources required to address emergency social service and other needs caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Mayor Luke Bronin: Gotten some messages from …
Gotten some messages from folks who’ve seen pics of crowded lines from food/laptop distribution sites & are concerned. Just want to share these pics – same line, 15 seconds apart, different view. Team is aware of the challenge & working very hard to ensure social distancing. Thx! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Take our Technology Survey
We strongly encourage students to use E-learning and are committed to supporting this transition for our students. However, if you do not have a device, internet access, or if you would prefer a technology-free option with printed learning materials, please complete this form https://bit.ly/hps_hometech. Home Technology Survey Please complete the survey below to help Hartford READ MORE.
03/27/2020
The Alliance: TODAY @ 1 p.m. …
TODAY @ 1 p.m. EST – Webinar: State and Private Finance Programs Update featuring Glendowlyn Thames @CTDECD and Gregory Gould, @WebsterBank Register FREE here: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
NBC Connecticut: Hartford highlights resources available …
Hartford highlights resources available for victims of domestic abuse Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
NBC Connecticut: We are all in …
We are all in this together #nbcct #connectingyou #hartford #connecticut #community #coronavirus #covid_19 Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Mayor Luke Bronin: Staying healthy goes beyond …
Staying healthy goes beyond staying apart: Tomorrow, we’ll be distributing fresh produce to the community from three locations @HartfordPublic_ @sandhartford & Burr School. Thanks @foodshare @Sysco @FreshPointInc for your partnership! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
FOODSHARE TO HELP DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 10,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE TOMORROW TO HARTFORD FAMILIES
FOODSHARE TO HELP DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 10,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE TOMORROW TO HARTFORD FAMILIES HARTFORD, CONN (March 26, 2020) –Today the City of Hartford announced that tomorrow, Foodshare will partner with Hartford Public Schools to distribute more than 10,000 pounds of fresh produce donated by Sysco and FreshPoint to families at three meal pick READ MORE.
03/27/2020
FRIDAY, 3/27/20 – Device Distribution Information + FoodShare
We are grateful to all of you for your flexibility and patience this week and in the days ahead. We’re writing with important updates about technology devices for students and the availability of fresh produce for families. Devices Distribution Tomorrow, Friday, March 27, devices will be available at five school locations ONLY: SCHOOL ADDRESS TIME READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Hartford Business: Pot grower Curaleaf to …
Pot grower Curaleaf to acquire #Hartford dispensary, two others Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020