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Bear With Us: Furry Visitor Creates a Buzz in CT Community Bear With Us: Furry Visitor Creates a Buzz in CT Community
Bear With Us: Furry Visitor Creates a Buzz in CT Community West Hartford residents are being treated to an unexpected guest — a young black bear who seems to enjoy a particular neighborhood. While there’s no immediate danger, officials are asking everyone to stay calm, stay safe, and be "bear aware." The bear, who’s been spotted lounging in trees and exploring Quaker Lane South, Flatbush, Sidney, and Edgemont areas, has become quite the celebrity. West Hartford Animal Control said they've received a flood of calls about the curious creature.  However, they urge residents to resist the urge to get too close. “Do not run up to the tree to t…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Popular Retail Chain Opens New Location In Fairfield Popular Retail Chain Opens New Location In Fairfield
Popular Retail Chain Opens New Location In Fairfield A popular retail store has just launched its newest location in Connecticut, just in time for the summer months as temperatures start to warm and toys and recreational vehicles need some power. The new Batteries Plus opened in Fairfield on Monday, March 11 at 1555 Black Rock Turnpike, store officials said.  A 35-year-old company, the business is also a recycling partner for all bulbs and batteries, including lithium-ion. In addition, they offer premium car and truck batteries for both retail and commercial customers, as well as complementary services like free car batt…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stop & Shop To Ban Plastic Bags At All CT Stores Stop & Shop To Ban Plastic Bags At All CT Stores
Stop & Shop To Ban Plastic Bags At All CT Stores In just days, Stop & Shop will become the latest retailer in Connecticut to ban the use of single-use plastic bags. After Big Y announcing that it is eliminating the use of plastic bags in its Connecticut stores, Stop & Shop said that that, beginning on Thursday, Aug. 1, stores will begin eliminating the use of plastic bags at checkout. The store also announced that it will begin charging 10 cents per paper bag as of Tuesday, Sept. 3. The move is part of a statewide effort. “We know that the environmental impact of plastics is something our customers and communities care about he…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Single-Use Bag Ban Fans Focus On Communication Efforts Fairfield County Single-Use Bag Ban Fans Focus On Communication Efforts
Fairfield County Single-Use Bag Ban Fans Focus On Communication Efforts The following is Part 2 in a two-part series of stories on single-use bag fees in Fairfield County. Towns in Fairfield County that have enacted plastic bag ban ordinances are now focusing efforts on communication. New Canaan's plastic bag ban ordinance was adopted by the Town Council on Feb. 27, 2019, and goes into effect on Aug. 27, 2019. "The delay is intended to give New Canaan retailers time to replace their inventory of carryout bags and make any required changes to their checkout practices," said New Canaan Town Council member Tom Butterworth. Click here …

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Make Your Own Salad At Naked Greens On Route 7 In Wilton Make Your Own Salad At Naked Greens On Route 7 In Wilton
Make Your Own Salad At Naked Greens On Route 7 In Wilton Healthy and delicious foods aren’t always one and the same, but at Naked Greens, located on Route 7 in Wilton, guests can craft their very own one-of-a-kind signature salads while keeping their health in mind. Naked Greens offers endless varieties of salads, wraps, soups, smoothies, and other fresh and flavorful fare. The innovative options are inspired by world cuisine and are intended to “transcend” the typical healthy meal. The fresh options available at Naked Greens are completely natural and non-artificial. Guests can either create their own salads, wraps and smoothies or choose from a…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Connecticut Moves Step Closer To Ban On Plastic Bags, Takeout Containers, Straws Connecticut Moves Step Closer To Ban On Plastic Bags, Takeout Containers, Straws
Connecticut Moves Step Closer To Ban On Plastic Bags, Takeout Containers, Straws With more and more municipalities in Connecticut banning single-use plastic bags, the state is taking measures to make those measures further reaching. The legislature’s Environment Committee voted 24-4 for a bipartisan bill that would ban the sale of single-use plastic bags, straws and take-out containers as soon as 2020. The proposed legislation would require stores use 100 percent recyclable paper bags that contain no less than 40 percent recycled materials. The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote. Under the proposed law, stores that fail to comply will be issued a warning for a f…

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by Zak Failla
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Dutchess Will Become One Of Few Counties In NY To Ban Plastic Bags Dutchess Will Become One Of Few Counties In NY To Ban Plastic Bags
Dutchess Will Become One Of Few Counties In NY To Ban Plastic Bags Dutchess County is going green, and plastic bags will soon be a relic of the past at area retailers. Elected officials in Dutchess County have voted to eliminate single-use carryout bag at retail stores, joining several other counties in New York looking to ban plastic bags. The ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Less than 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled in the United States and they are not acceptable at certain recycling centers. "T…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Plastic Bag Ban Approved By Stamford Board Plastic Bag Ban Approved By Stamford Board
Plastic Bag Ban Approved By Stamford Board Stamford joined Greenwich and Westport in approving a future ban on single-use plastic bags in that city. On Monday, Oct. 1, Stamford's Board of Representatives in voted in favor of the ban, which begins in six months. Stamford's board also approved charging 10 cents to customers who use recyclable paper bags instead of bringing their own reusable bags. The new city ordinance calls for the paper bags be 100 percent recyclable and contain at least 40 percent recycled content.  Greenwich's ban went into effect on Sept. 12, also six months after its passage, as reported here by Daily Voice.

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by Daily Voice
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What's In, What's Out: Connecticut Makes Recycling Easier What's In, What's Out: Connecticut Makes Recycling Easier
What's In, What's Out: Connecticut Makes Recycling Easier In an effort to make recycling easier, Connecticut has made the rules the same across the entire state — telling people "What’s IN, What’s OUT.”   There’s no longer any need for guesswork about what goes into the blue recycling bin and what you should put in the garbage. That’s because – for the first time ever – recycling rules have been standardized across the state – and there’s now an instant source of information about them. For example: Bottle caps – “IN” recycling bin if they are on the bottle, loose caps are “OUT” and should be put in the trash. Pizza boxes – “IN” recycling …

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by Daily Voice