Ostrove honored as Candlewood Mountain champion
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Dec. 26, 2020
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The Housatonic Valley Association, which serves the Greater New Milford area and beyond, recently announced the recipient of its Montgomery Hare Environmental Champion Award.
The award was presented to New Milford resident Lisa Ostrove and Rescue Candlewood Mountain at HVA’s holiday gathering and annual meeting via Zoom.
“When the ill-conceived, industrial-sized Candlewood Solar project was proposed roughly 800 feet from Candlewood Lake, it threatened to pollute fragile ecosystems and denude more than 70 acres of core forest on the slopes of Candlewood Mountain,” said HVA Board President Anthony Zunino.
“Lisa Ostrove organized a grassroots effort called Rescue Candlewood Mountain that stood up to the proposal as it came before the Connecticut Siting Council and then continued what often felt like a David verses Goliath fight at each stage of the permitting process,” he explai
Torrington schools receive donation from PAL
Dec. 18, 2020
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From left are Torrington Public Schools Superintendent Susan Lubomski, Police Chief William Baldwin, Captain Bart Barown, Officer Simon and Chris Smedick- PAL Executive Director .Contributed photo
TORRINGTON Torrington Public Schools recently received a $500 gift card for each of its schools to help provide holiday gifts and items for students in need. School social workers will help to connect families with this generous donation.
“PAL has continuously been there for our students over the many years and this support during such a crucial time is incredibly appreciated and will definitely bring a smile to the faces of our students,” said Superintendent Susan Lubomski.