Monthly Archives: November 2009

Black Rock Church expansion approved

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Nick

After being turned down in 2005, Fairfield’s Black Rock Congregational Church has received permission for a major expansion from the Town of Fairfield’s Inland Wetlands Commission. At 85,000 square feet, the new church will be two and a half times … Continue reading →

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Pfizer pulling out of New London – sorry, Ms. Kelo!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Nick

Although, as Tom Blumer points out in the NewsBusters blog, the media may be oddly reluctant to remember that there was a U. S. Supreme Court case – and a person – named Kelo.

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Bridgeport Diocese must release documents

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Nick

Superior Court Judge Barry Stevens has ruled that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport must release thousands of pages of documents relating to allegations of sexual abuse by priests. Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court ended nearly a decade … Continue reading →

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Governor Rell will not run again

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Nick

She will be remembered well. Lt. Gov. Fedele will definitely be a candidate, as he states in this Channel 8 video. Whoever wins will need our prayers for the thankless task that awaits – dealing with Connecticut’s seemingly intractable budgetary … Continue reading →

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Connecticut income tax revenue dropping

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Nick

The income tax raised nearly $1.3 billion less than budgeted in the last fiscal year, which ended in a record $925.6 million deficit. The state government is covering that shortfall with borrowed money. The current year is showing no signs … Continue reading →

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Revolve Tour in Hartford, December 4-5

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Nick

The popular Revolve Tour returns to Hartford on December 4th and 5th. The 2009 event from The Revolve Tour, 4Real combines amazing music, relevant real-life stories, drama, excitement and fun for a one-of-a-kind inspirational weekend for teen girls. Bring your … Continue reading →

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Connecticut election results show broad dissatisfaction

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Nick

Republican candidates prevailed in most major races yesterday and, as Vincent at Connecticut Local Politics points out, Connecticut exemplified the trend better than anywhere. Like New Jersey, we are a deeply blue state, so to see the GOP win in … Continue reading →

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