New London Calling Nov 21, 2009
This used to be the Fort Trumbull neighborhood, a working class enclave that would have been largely forgotten had it not been central to a controversial 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain -- the government's right to take private property for public use. New London had wanted to replace the area's weathered cottages and auto-body shops with a cityscape more amenable to the corporate types at the new Pfizer research park. (The American Conservative)
Ground breaking held for Steele Brook Greenway:Construction anticipated to start in 2010 Nov 19, 2009
The planted trees are in honor of the original Connecticut Charter Oak; the Liberty Tree; John Trumbull, the poet of the American Revolution; and Oliver Wolcott, the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and the Articles of Confederation. The town has also been awarded a $200,000 grant from the state Office of Policy and Management and DEP, to initiate the Steele Brook Greenway. (Town Times, CT)
Milford School Superintendent Placed On Leave Nov 17, 2009
He did not immediately return a phone message left at his home in Trumbull on Monday. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (FOX61, CT)
Conn. residents: Pfizer land battle unnecessary Nov 16, 2009
Many homeowners in the Fort Trumbull neighborhood sold to accommodate the wrecking crews, but seven fought the city all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled 5-4 in 2005 that cities could use eminent domain to take property for private development. Efforts to develop the area have since faltered as one firm that planned to develop nearly the entire northern half of the Fort Trumbull peninsula failed to secure financing, while backers halted fundraising for a proposed $60 million Coast Guard... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Joseloff proud Westport's number one Nov 13, 2009
The top 10 in Westport's population category were rounded out by Glastonbury, Newtown, Cheshire, New Milford, Branford, Groton, Wallingford, Trumbull, and Wethersfield. Joseloff said in a recent interview that despite recent rough economic times, Westport is seeing a slow bounceback. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Pfizer Inc. Plans To Vacate Its R & D Center In New London Nov 11, 2009
The pending loss of Pfizer's headquarters could also complicate New London's effort to redevelop the Fort Trumbull area an ambition that led to the city's controversial seizure of private homes through eminent domain and to a subsequent bitter legal battle that ended with a decision in the city's favor in 2005 ... But meaningful redevelopment at Fort Trumbull remains a dream. (FOX61, CT)
Bridgeport Bishop Is An Energetic, Outspoken Defender Of Church Nov 9, 2009
Bishop William E. Lori celebrates a Mass commemorating and renewing marriage vows at St. Theresa Church in Trumbull on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 ... TRUMBULL - Bishop William E. Lori stands before 141 married couples in the airy sanctuary of St. Theresa Church on a bright October afternoon. (FOX61, CT)
Keep It Local: Taxes, Schools, Personalities Occupied Voters Nov 5, 2009
But in small towns such as Eastford, Middlebury and Sharon and even in larger Trumbull and North Haven more than one out of two registered voters cast ballots in their races for first selectman. Some people had a specific gripe they wanted to confront in the voting booth. (FOX61, CT)
Proposal Pulled For Girls' Detention Facility In Bridgeport Oct 31, 2009
Anthony Musto, a Trumbull Democrat who represents a portion of Bridgeport, said, "I'm glad to hear that Governor Rell withdrew this proposal from the Bond Commission meeting this month in response to letters from me and other city representatives. Ever since she announced this project earlier this month, area residents have expressed concerns to me about how it will affect their neighborhood. It appears that little, if any, community outreach was done prior to picking this location. "We have a... (FOX61, CT)
Safety-Conscious Trumbull Clan Gets Storm-Chasing 'Stepmom' Oct 16, 2009
Safety-Conscious Trumbull Clan Gets Storm-Chasing 'Stepmom ... When someone called the Martel family in Trumbull about appearing on "Wife Swap," "we thought it was a joke or a hoax," Karen Martel said. (FOX61, CT)
Balloonists Were on 'Wife Swap' with Trumbull Family Oct 16, 2009
The Colorado storm chasers behind the wayward helium balloon that took over cable news Thursday traded places with a Trumbull family last year on "Wife Swap.". In the episode of the ABC reality show that aired a year ago Mayumi Heene came out to the Connecticut home of Jay and Karen Martel in Trumbull, while Karen Martel traveled to Colorado to spend a week with Richard Heene, a storm chaser who liked to indulge his three wild-mannered boys in dangerous tasks. (FOX61, CT)
Brookfield's Bond Rating Sep 26, 2009
The Trumbull native said he believes the department needs to enact some more internal controls and provide more training for the workers. "That's only going to come back to benefit the town," he said, noting that he spends 40 hours in the classroom each year to maintain his certification. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Hartford Marathon Sep 22, 2009
8:00 am Race Start: Hartford 5K (Wells Street near Jewell, Trumbull and Gold Streets). 8:00 am Finish Line Expo opens (continues until 2 pm) Bushnell Park. (FOX61, CT)
Trumbull Playground To Be Built From Recycled Detergent Bottles Sep 17, 2009
Coastal Flood Advisory in CT. Current Last Week Your browser doesn't support frames. (FOX61, CT)
Roman, Taccardi also earn honors Sep 14, 2009
The 15-year-old company has offices in Watertown, Trumbull and Danbury. Taccardi serves in leadership capacities for a number of nonprofit organizations throughout the western part of the state, including the Society of Senior Advisors, the Central Naugatuck Valley Senior Services Network, the Thomaston and Waterbury TRIAD, and the Home-to-Home Foundation. (Republican-American)
Protest Outside Governor's Home In Brookfield Aug 22, 2009
He said similar events had been held earlier in the week in Torrington, Brooklyn, Trumbull and Hamden and that additional sessions would be scheduled in the future. Mr. Meyerson said that Mrs. Rell is privatizing group homes and closing other facilities at a time when the private facilities are providing fewer resources. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Three new police officers sworn in Aug 21, 2009
Evan Kaesman was raised by parents Tom and Sue in Trumbull and graduated from Trumbull High School in 2006. The 21-year-old was a Dean's List student at Central Connecticut State University, where he majored in Political Science, and minored in Criminal Justice. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Hartford Condo Owner Facing Foreclosure Action Aug 21, 2009
"We track their occupancy and I think their occupancy is high, but it sold several years ago at the high-water mark," said Marty Kenny, who built Trumbull on the Park. "I don't think it's an occupancy issue. It might be how much debt is on it, and the expenses over there have always been problematic.". (FOX61, CT)
Unions: Connecticut Slow To Spend Stimulus Funding Aug 17, 2009
8 million worth of improvements to the Merritt Parkway in Trumbull and Fairfield, and $70. 6 million to reconstruct an Amtrak bridge along Route 1 in Branford. (FOX61, CT)
Glastonbury National Little League Loses Opener To Vermont Aug 9, 2009
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Trumbull's Little League World Series title, and the team is holding a reunion weekend that includes a Home Run Derby today at 2:30 p.m. at Unity Park in Trumbull ... pitched Trumbull to a 5-2 victory over Taiwan on Aug. 26, 1989. (FOX61, CT)
In Gymnastics Afterglow, Hartford Area Looks To Keep Competing Jul 31, 2009
Max Downtown, Peppercorns, Trumbull Kitchen, Vivo, Carbones, Hot Tomatoes, Bin 228, First and Last, etc. There are also a bunch great places for smaller meals and less pricey. (FOX61, CT)
Taste of Hartford Jul 28, 2009
Examining the menu at Trumbull, udrey Natches and Husband Peter are taking full advantage of the promotion. Audrey said, "we've been doing it for years and we look forward to it. You know we mark our calendar and we're coinciding it tonight with the jazz in the park which is fantastic.". (FOX61, CT)
Crash In Trumbull Closes Highway Jul 28, 2009
Emergency crews responded to a crash on The Merritt Parkway in Trumbull which shut down the highway. The single car crash was in the area of exits 50 and 51 according to Connecticut State Police. (FOX61, CT)
Former Trumbull Man To Be Sentenced To Death Jul 16, 2009
(AP) - A former Trumbull man convicted of murdering three people in Bridgeport will become the 11th inmate on Connecticut's death row. A jury on Wednesday recommended the death sentence for 44-year-old Richard Roszkowski. (FOX61, CT)
Meredith Announces Class of 2013 Jul 9, 2009
Kristen Forster F 5-8 Trumbull, Conn ... Two-time All-New England and all-state selection at Trumbull High School ... Helped lead Trumbull to three consecutive state titles. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Professor Who Seized Lieberman's Party Dies Jul 8, 2009
Orman, of Trumbull, was chairman of the Jesuit university's Department of Politics. Lieberman created the Connecticut for Lieberman Party for his successful re-election campaign as an independent, after losing the 2006 Democratic primary to Ned Lamont. (FOX61, CT)
National Train Show comes to Hartford Jul 7, 2009
"All 200 years of steam are represented here, diesels, electrics, commuter railroads, the New Haven (Railroad) is involved, you name the railroad it's involved," said Vin Gallogly a rail fan from Trumbull and an Association board member. Peter Jensen traveled from Sydney, Australia essentially to play with trains, "its almost an art form in a lot of ways, you're creating something in miniature, you're to operate it as prototypical as you can, you just try to recreate a bit of history," Jensen... (FOX61, CT)
State budget cuts risk library funds Jun 25, 2009
A borrower who doesn't find what they want at, say, the Fairfield Library can check the statewide catalog which might tell them that Greenwich, Wilton and Trumbull library have copies, and how many copies, and even whether they are on the shelves right now. Either a librarian or a citizen can do the checking. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Baby Alligator Found In Trumbull Jun 19, 2009
TRUMBULL - The Florida Everglades comes to Fairfield County. Trumbull's Canoe Brook Lake was home for at least a week to a baby alligator ... Trumbull's baby alligator is now settling into its new home -- Rainbow Reptiles in Massachusetts. (FOX61, CT)
Bishop Lori, at scholarship dinner, praises expansion of St. Catherine Academy Jun 16, 2009
Dr. Geller stated in a telephone interview, "As professionals we like the idea of providing students, especially from Saint Catherine, opportunities to have an inclusive experience on campus." Geller was formerly a consultant at the Kennedy Center in Trumbull and has expressed great enthusiasm for the exchange program, which "adds a new dimension" to his course as special needs students will be visiting the university. For more information about the Saint Catherine Academy, including enrollment... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Ansonia Man Charged With Faking Cancer Jun 6, 2009
Trumbull police have charged 36-year-old Stephen Bacchiocchi (bah-kee-OH'-kee) of Ansonia with larceny, forgery and conspiracy. Police say Bacchiocchi put canisters at several businesses in Trumbull to solicit donations for help to fight his supposed illness ... Police say Baccchiocchi and an accomplice provided false documentation and stories about his condition, and allegedly cashed a $500 check from a sympathetic Trumbull resident. (FOX61, CT)
Ansonia Man Faked Having Brain Cancer For Money Jun 5, 2009
TRUMBULL - Police say 36 year old Stephen Bacchiochi faked having brain cancer, then urged merchants to collect money for his treatment ... Trumbull police say it was an unusually large donation that started cops on his trail ... Donation canisters were set up in several Trumbull businesses. (FOX61, CT)
Take to the water this summer Jun 5, 2009
Appalachian Mountain Club will lead a paddle to tackle, the final segment of the Thames River by crossing from Fort Trumbull in New London to Avery Point in Groton on Saturday, June 13. Shuttle information will be available with registration. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Women's Fencing to Welcome Ten Freshman Jun 2, 2009
These three will be joined by Kaitlyn Poplaski from Trumbull HS in Connecticut. She will be new to fencing but has had an extensive athletic career in soccer. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Three teenagers sent to the hospital after overnight crash in Trumbull May 26, 2009
Not only is DTV a better viewing experience, but on June 12, 2009, by law, broadcast stations in the United States will only be broadcasting in digital. The current analog signals will be shut off to broadcasters and redistributed for other uses, such as public safety. (FOX61, CT)
Newly Launched Dealzin.com Helps Consumers Find Bargains Online May 20, 2009
Trumbull, CT (PRWEB) May 20, 2009 -- Dealzin. com is proud to announce the launch of its new website, helping online shoppers find , discounts and bargains for thousands of items: from electronics, computers and cameras to household items, beauty products, apparel, garden items, and food The website helps consumers save money with quick access to thousands of free coupons and incredible product deals that are rarely found on other sites. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Former Brookfield Police Chief Dies May 16, 2009
The chief grew up in Trumbull and was married to his wife, Frances, for 48 years. They have three daughters-Laurie Warhock, Mary Dunzy and Donna Suszinski-as well as six grandchildren. (New Milford Times, CT)
Passport cards can be used to buy liquor May 16, 2009
Armando Martins of Trumbull contends that he and Nuno Nascimento of Bridgeport had an agreement to buy lottery tickets every week and to share if they won. Martins says he gave his friend $75 each week to buy tickets. (Boston Globe)
Baseball Walks Off With Doubleheader Sweep of Wagner Sunday May 11, 2009
TRUMBULL, CT - Junior (South Hadley, MA) hit a walk-off homer with one out in the bottom of the 12th in the first game, and freshman (Monroe, CT) followed suit with a leadoff shot in the bottom of the ninth in the second game, to help the Sacred Heart baseball team sweep a Northeast Conference doubleheader from Wagner College Sunday afternoon. Sacred Heart won the opener, 4-3, while taking the second game by a 9-8 score. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Baseball Drops 5-3 Decision to Wagner May 9, 2009
TRUMBULL, CT - The Sacred Heart baseball team worked out eight walks from Wagner College pitching but all eight were stranded on base as the Seahawks hung on for a 5-3 win against the Pioneers Friday night in a Northeast Conference game ... The two teams will play a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at Trumbull High School. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Sacred Heart Honors 138 Seniors at Annual Awards Banquet May 8, 2009
FAIRFIELD, CT (May 7, 2009) - The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics held its 17th Annual All-Sports and Senior Awards Banquet Monday, May 4th, honoring 138 senior student-athletes and others at the Trumbull Marriott. Jeff Holtz, the voice of the Pioneer Radio Network, served as the evening's Master of Ceremonies as the Department of Athletics recognized the on and off the field accomplishments of the student-athletes from among its 32 athletic programs. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Taylor Sullivan Named Captain of Women's Swimming Team May 7, 2009
Freshman (Queens, NY) and sophomore (Cumberland, RI) each received awards at the 17th Annual Athletics Banquet Monday Night at the Trumbull Marriott. Casado won the Coaches' Award while Marshall was honored with an Athletic Director's Award for qualifying for the U.S. Senior Nationals this year. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pioneer Baseball Takes Third Straight From Quinnipiac, 3-2 May 4, 2009
The Pioneers, now 22-22-1 and winners of six of their last seven, will be off until hosting Wagner for a four-game set at Trumbull High School starting Friday. . (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Veterans groups moving from halls to home Apr 13, 2009
The 90-year-old veteran and his compatriots live at Middlebrook Farms, an assisted living community in Trumbull, Conn ... Steadily gaining membersIn Trumbull and elsewhere, that means invoking an age-old adage: If Mohammed can't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed ... Others already are in place in retirement communities for people ages 55 and older, including one about 45 miles north of Trumbull in Southbury's Heritage Village. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Baseball Takes Doubleheader Opener from FDU, 7-4 Apr 5, 2009
TRUMBULL, CT - Sophomore (Lebanon, CT) tossed a complete game, while senior catcher (Aquebogue, NY) had a pair of hits, including his fifth homer of the season, to lead the Sacred Heart University baseball team to a 7-4 win over visiting Fairleigh Dickinson University in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon. FDU scored twice in the first inning, taking advantage of a pair of Pioneer errors. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Baseball Doubleheader Moved to Trumbull High School Apr 5, 2009
Twinbil will start at approximately 1 pm (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Connecticut Resident Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud Conspiracy Involving New York City Hospital Apr 3, 2009
WASHINGTON, April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Trumbull, Conn. resident who was involved in operating three businesses in Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Justice announced today. (PR Newswire)
Alum Dies In Attack Mar 26, 2009
He was 37 and lived in Trumbull, Conn ... A memorial mass was held on Sept. 27 at St. Teresas Church in Trumbull ... Checks can be made payable c/o Peoples Bank, 888 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611 or to the Euro Brokers Relief Fund, One New York Plaza, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10292. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control Issues Revised Draft Decision Approving 27.3 Megawatts of Projects Using FuelCell Energy Power Plants Mar 11, 2009
2 MW DFC-ERG power plant in Trumbull, Conn. and a 3. (Primezone Releases)
Community Profile: Thomas Browne, Tax Assessor Feb 20, 2009
Browne, himself, now teaches "Introduction to Appraisal Practices and Techniques." It gives him a good feeling to know that a number of people he's taught have gone on to be the assessors in nearby Stratford, Trumbull, and Bridgeport, with assistant assessors in Westport and Shelton and other towns throughout the state. Browne enjoys teaching and he enjoys being an assessor, but admits there are good days and bad days. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
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BOE hears additional budget details Feb 12, 2009
The money is also going towards repairs to HVAC and floor tiles at John Trumbull Primary School ... The vehicle purchase program will receive no additional funding, while instructional equipment, including the replacement of classroom equipment, upgrades and replacement of technology at John Trumbull and the replacement of old network hardware and servers was noted. (Town Times, CT)
Property rights, eminent domain are building blocks of 'Little Pink House' Feb 10, 2009
The Pfizer development with its attendant hotel and high-end housing - and a state park at the restored Fort Trumbull - was to be her landmark, the author writes ... Gaudiani herself had been forced to resign in the wake of a faculty revolt over her support for the bulldozing of the Fort Trumbull neighborhood ... As Benedict reports, "it remains an emblem of the fight [for property rights] waged in Fort Trumbull and other places throughout the country.". (Boston Globe)
RCP draws Hamden in opener Feb 8, 2009
The second game Saturday will see Zone 4 champion Trumbull (23) play Oxford (18-9), the second place team from Zone 5. Zone 3 placed three teams in the tourney, more than any other zone. (Middletown Press, CT)
The first two weeks: Tony Hwang in Hartford Feb 7, 2009
It was a way to give back since, "politics is a continuation of community leadership and public service." As he finds himself below the golden dome of the State house, shuttling between committee and caucus, and on this particular day flanked by the protesters of the Roe v. Wade verdict handed down 36 years ago, he confesses that "the number of issues can be overwhelming." When asked how he determined his legislative focus Hwang responded "remember your district and to serve within your... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Boy Scout luncheon honors community leaders Feb 7, 2009
Daniel Caruso, Judge of Probate, District of Fairfield, said, "Whatever good I've been able to do, it's because I've had great role models, as he received his "Good Scout" award. "The most important thing we have to do is share that good fortune with other people," said Caruso, who is also Chairman of the Connecticut Siting Council, whose charge is to balance the need to protect the environment with the consumer's need for electric generation and transmission, natural gas and certain forms of... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Waste produces renewable green power Feb 7, 2009
The other towns include Bethany, Bridgeport, Milford, Monroe, Orange, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport and Woodbridge and they will sign an agreement providing for a committee to represent the interests of the towns. The twenty-year-old contract provided that renegotiations would begin 17 years later, and so they did, three years ago. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
