On Tuesday, August 11th Chris Rutledge resigned from the Enfield Board of Education. Chris, who served on the Finance Committee, School Security Committee and chaired the Policy Committee, was first elected in 2017 and was re-elected in 2019. “This was a decision I had been contemplating for a while,” said Rutledge. “It has been …
I remember being a young kid and dialing 911 because I accidentally thought there was a break-in across the street. I remember the Enfield police officer calming me over nothing but his presence meant everything. I remember being an Enfield police explorer and interacting with all the wonderful police officers who always smiled at the …
Amidst a ban on visits from friends and family because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, residents at Parkway Pavilion—a local nursing home and rehabilitation center—are still receiving a little extra love on a daily basis these days. And that’s all because of a heartfelt note-writing campaign organized by Mary Ann Turner, chairwoman of the Republican …
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From the Desk of Bob Stefanowski The COVID-19 virus has created an unprecedented shortage in basic surgical masks needed to protect our first responders. Across Connecticut, nurses are using the same mask day after day. Caregivers in assisted living homes with patients already infected have no masks whatsoever, exposing themselves to contracting the virus. Police, Fire and …
To: Ms. Briana DeVivo, Senator Murphy’s Office I apologize that we haven’t had the chance to meet. I also appreciate the email & the update you provided! Since you work for Senator Murphy, I need to be honest with you. I am very disappointed with both Senator Murphy & Senator Blumenthal’s actions leading up to the corona …
School is in full swing and what a great few weeks the Enfield public schools have had. We have many new beginnings and opportunities for our kids and Enfield has a lot to celebrate. We opened our doors for the first students in our Eagle Academy. Eagle Academy is our new special education school in …
On Tuesday, July 23rd local Republicans endorsed people for the Town Council, Board of Education and Constable positions. The following were unanimously endorsed. District Town Councilors: Joey Bosco (District 1), Kelly Hemmeler (District 2), Donna Szewczak (District 3) and Charlotte Riley (District 4). Town Council At Large: Lori Unghire, Mike Ludwick, Joe Muller and Carl …
There is no way to sugar-coat this. On Friday, July 26th, I made a monumentally stupid decision; I made the worst mistake of my life. After a night of drinking, instead of calling a taxi or a friend for a ride home I decided to get behind the wheel of my car and drive. As …
Hopefully you and your families had a happy, fun and safe Fourth of July. The celebration in Enfield was amazing and inspiring. I know I speak for many when I say we thank the many community volunteers who take the time out of their busy lives to make the Enfield Celebration such a special and …
Supporting Women’s Rights and Health Care at the CT Capitol Read More »
Especially when the topic is timely, it can be fun to re-read a book. After speaking with an old friend who last year moved to Florida with his business, I started giving another glance at The Armchair Economist by Steven Landsburg. This book provides common sense explanations of economic principles via common place scenarios with …
