CT firearms industry ranks in top 10 nationally in economic impact. Here s why.
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FILE - Bryan Oberc, Munster, Ind., tries out an AR-15 from Sig Sauer in the exhibition hall at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019.Michael Conroy / Associated Press
NEWTOWN Connecticut’s firearms industry slipped slightly during the coronavirus crisis in 2020, losing 100 jobs and seeing its economic production decrease nominally by 0.2 percent.
But Connecticut kept its place as a top 10 state in the economic impact of its firearms industry, according to a new report by the Newtown-based trade association for the firearms industry.
“Connecticut is known for its very strict gun laws, but the historical roots of the gun industry are right there along the Connecticut River where they still have a presence and where they are obviously doing well and continue to add to the economy,” said Mark Oliva, a spokesman for the Nationa
Rays of sunshine: Blumenthal points to progress on COVID, Biden presidency in Greenwich RMA talk
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a town resident seen here at the 2019 Greenwich Democratic Town Committee s annual picnic, spoke Wednesday before the RMA covering topics like infrastructure, the filibuster and even UFOs.Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks to the Retired Men s Association of Greenwich over Zoom on Wednesday.Screenshot /Show MoreShow Less
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks to Arthur Stampleman, a member of the Retired Men s Association of Greenwich, over Zoom on Wednesday.Screenshot /Show MoreShow Less
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Currently Reading It covers a lot: Greenwich schools slated for $10 million more in COVID aid from American Rescue Plan
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Greenwich Superintendent of Schools Toni Jones poses at the Board of Education in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
GREENWICH Since the start of the pandemic, Greenwich Public Schools has spent nearly $5 million on COVID-19-related expenses. But it’s now due to receive more than $10 million in additional aid from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, according to school officials.
Superintendent of Schools Toni Jones and Chief Operating Officer Sean O’Keefe presented an update on the district’s COVID-related expenses and funding Wednesday to the Board of Education’s Budget Committee.
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No, but seriously; it’s not that complicated.
It’s time to GET TOGETHER.
Spring breaks are hitting us from every direction, forsythia is yellowing and crocuses are popping. Passover was last week, Easter is this weekend, and Ramadan is the week after that. My eldest son Louie recently turned 13, five days later my youngest son George turned 10 and 10 days after that my mom turned, well, older. My daughter’s school just finished two weeks off, in 10 days my sons’ schools will have one week off, in two days everyone will have a day off and in zero days I need everyone to back off.
From guinea pigs to Wi-Fi: the Buy Nothing Project creates a hyperlocal gifting economy in CT
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Corine and Ryan Canoza are avid fans of The Buy Nothing Project, an effort to create hyperlocal gifting groups around the world.Corine Canoza /Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Corine Canoza is a group admin for her neighborhood Buy Nothing Project in Montville, Sale and Bozrah. The project is designed to create a hyperlocal gifting community in neighborhoods all over the world.Corine CanozaShow MoreShow Less
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Corine Canoza is a group admin for her neighborhood Buy Nothing Project in Montville, Sale and Bozrah. The project is designed to create a hyperlocal gifting community in neighborhoods all over the world.Corine CanozaShow MoreShow Less