Friday, May 18, 2012
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy ends "Blue Laws" in ceremony at Enfield Town Hall.
Connecticut's archaic "Blue Laws" prohibiting liquor stores from opening on Sundays ended Thursday, with the signing of legislation that allows those retailers the opportunity to open seven days a week if they so choose. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed the bill into law in the Town Council Chambers at Enfield Town Hall. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, state Sen. John Kissel, Rep. Kathy Tallarita and Rep. David Kiner were among the legislators present for the ceremony. The bill allows liquor permittees to sell alcohol from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, as well as on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and on Mondays following a Christmas or New Year's Day holiday that falls on a Sunday. The governor said he chose to stage the signing …
Monday, May 14, 2012
A lawsuit by neighbors' was dismissed, but their lawyer is seeking a review of that decision in appellate court.
Superior Court Judge Dale Ratcliff recently dismissed an appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's approval of a McDonald's at 579 Main Street, but one shouldn't expect to see cars filling the parking lot and lining up at the drive-thru window of a new fast food restaurant any time soon. Attorney Kevin Gumpper filed a petition for a certification to appeal, which will be reviewed and decided upon by the appellate court — a process that Monroe Town Attorney Jack Fracassini said may take over a month. On April 2, Judge Ratcliff had dismissed Gumpper's appeal of the P&Z's approval of Real Time Investments LLC's two applications needed for construction of a McDonald's, claiming there was a lack of notice about the hearing and an inaccurate …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Power Network held its third annual Speed Networking event at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown on Tuesday night.
Every 90 seconds a bell rang, giving the large room at Edmond Town Hall the feel of a trading floor. Forty-nine business owners and professionals seated around seven tables took turns giving their "elevator pitch" in The Power Network's Speed Networking event Tuesday evening. The Power Network is a networking and leads group exclusive to members of the Monroe and Newtown chambers of commerce. Charter Business sponsored the organization's third annual Speed Networking. Harriette Trevino, president of The Power Network and owner of Bull's Head Printers in Monroe, sought the help of her friend Ned Rosen in planning the Speed Networking. Rosen is a mathematics professor at Boston College. "Our goal was to have every person meet every person in…
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Here's your go-to guide for Mother's Day brunch spots around Fairfield County next weekend.
Mother’s Day arrives next weekend, which means that pretty soon, many of us will be heading out to our favorite local florists and also making brunch reservations. What follows is a quick, go-to guide to Mother’s Day brunch in Fairfield County towns, straight from our readers from the recent Readers’ Choice contest. Congratulations to Roberto's Restaurant and all of our winners listed below, and to all of our local businesses for persevering through another Mother’s Day. If you are a Patch account-holder, please find your favorite local businesses in the online directory of your local Patch, and rate/review it for your neighbors and visitors to find. Here’s a roundup of winners:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce sponsored event was held at the Stone Barn on Wednesday evening.
Crowds of people stopped at tables to talk to members of the business community at The Stone Barn at Whitney Farms Wednesday evening, with many trying chicken, soups and other fare from town restaurants during the third annual Meet Monroe Business Showcase. Aside from featuring the town's businesses, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce sponsored event provides networking opportunities for merchants, professionals and entrepreneurs. Newtown Savings Bank was the title sponsor. "I think that we've had great success with our event," said Raymond Giovanni, president of the chamber. "Our vendors are very impressed with the turnout and the response they're receiving from the community. And the visitors have been very happy with the forum. They like …
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Decision made in March after poor fourth-quarter earnings.
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Sunday, April 22
Best Buy stores in Connecticut are safe from the latest closures. "This morning, we have confirmed the remaining 42 store locations [out of 50] that will close," Best Buy said in a news release (attached as PDF) on April 14. … Employees of these 42 stores have been notified this morning." Several Best Buys operate in Connecticut, including stores in Trumbull, Waterford, Meriden, Newington, West Hartford and Manchester. "This was not an easy decision to make," Best Buy said. "We chose these stores carefully, and are working to ensure the impact to our employees will be as minimal as possible, while serving all customers in a convenient and satisfying way. But we also recognize the impact this news has on the people who deserve respect for …
Some experts say the case against Apple backed by 16 states isn’t strong enough.
Apple and several book publishers are allegedly working together to drive up the price of eBooks resulting in $100 million in overcharges, according to a complaint lodged by 16 states, including Connecticut. A two-year investigation by the suing states found that Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster allegedly conspired with other publishers and Apple to artificially raise prices. An article on CNET quoted various antitrust experts about thoughts on the case. One said the government “"has a far better case against the publishers than Apple.” Another believes the case against the publishers is also weak. When Apple began to enter the eBook market, the states say “publishers and Apple agreed to adopt an agency distribution model as a …
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Here's a quick list of go-to sporting goods stores in Fairfield County.
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Saturday, April 14
We asked and you, our Fairfield County readers and account-holders told us. Cycle Fitness won in Monroe. Below is the complete list of favorite sporting goods stores in our towns and cities, winners of the most recent “Readers’ Choice” contest. Congratulations to our winners, and especially to those who earned ratings and reviews of their business listings on local Patch sites, where future readers will find tips on goods and services. Join us next week for a Readers’ Choice contest for your favorite steakhouses.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
A percentage of sales will go to the high school track team and players will wash cars to raise additional funds.
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Thursday, April 12
Cycle Fitness announces the 2nd annual Ride to Run Sale Event, benefiting the Masuk High School Track Team, April 20, 21 and22. In addition to the sale, members of the Masuk Track Team will be having a car wash to raise additional funds. “We can't thank Cycle Fitness enough for their generous contributions to our program," said Track Coach Justin Scarpati. "With the funds donated by Cycle Fitness from last year’s 'Ride to Run' event, we were able to purchase new equipment, such as indoor and outdoor shots, discs, relay batons, starting blocks, new high jump standards, bags for throwing implements and new high jump mats. With all this nice new equipment, practices are much more efficient and effective. Our athletes have more repetition …
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Consulate General of Switzerland François Barras visited Victorinox Swiss Army's North American headquarters in Monroe Wednesday
Lee Hossler and his wife Dottie's friends Richard and Carol Steiner invited them to a party for Consulate General of Switzerland François Barras in Jamaica, Vermont, last year. Lee took advantage of the opportunity to meet the ambassador. "I told him that Swiss Army was in Monroe and he said, 'Where's Monroe?'" Hossler recalled. "I said, 'I would love to invite you to Monroe.'" Hossler, who is chairman of the Monroe Economic Development Commission, actually received an email from the foreign dignitary telling him he would be in town to visit Victorinox Swiss Army's North American headquarters at 7 Victoria Drive in Monroe this week. "I was very pleasantly surprised that he remembered me," Hossler said Wednesday. Barras said, "I met Mr. …
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Christine E.
6:08 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
Can't wait, so much closer than me having to keep driving to shelton!! more ›