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'Trusted Mentor, Loyal Friend': Monroe Community Grapples With Firefighter's Death 'Trusted Mentor, Loyal Friend': Monroe Community Grapples With Firefighter's Death
'Trusted Mentor, Loyal Friend': Monroe Community Grapples With Firefighter's Death A Connecticut community is preparing to bury one of its heroes after the longtime Fairfield County firefighter died earlier this week.  John "JB" Pyrek-Bennett, of Monroe, was just 55 when he died on Monday, Oct. 14, surrounded by his family at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, his obituary said. His wife of 29 years and three children survive him. Bennett spent his life giving back to his community, his family said. He served as assistant chief of the Glenbrook Fire Department in Stamford and was a lifetime member of the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department.…
Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps
Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps With sweltering temperatures predicted to arrive in Connecticut and stay for several days, Eversource is preparing its electric system for high use to ensure residents can stay cool. The company's efforts come ahead of a heat wave predicted to last from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22.  The wave will bring high humidity and temperatures in the 90s across the state.  Related story - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Because air conditioners and fans will put a strain on the electric grid during the scorching…
Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: These Locales Have Been Hit Hardest Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: These Locales Have Been Hit Hardest
Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: These Locales Have Been Hit Hardest A line of severe thunderstorms that rocked the region has left thousands without power in Connecticut. The storms arrived on Thursday morning, May 23, bringing heavy downpours, strong winds, and even hail to the state.  Related Report - Line Of Severe Thunderstorms With Downpours, Gusty Winds, Lightning Now Sweeping Through Region As of around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Eversource reported just over 2,200 outages, while United Illuminating reported 176.  South Norwalk Electric and Water also reported a little over a dozen outages.   Towns with the most outages includ…
Star Donovan Clingan's Dad, An Eversource Worker By Day, Watches UConn Defend National Title Star Donovan Clingan's Dad, An Eversource Worker By Day, Watches UConn Defend National Title
Star Donovan Clingan's Dad, An Eversource Worker By Day, Watches UConn Defend National Title The University of Connecticut's men's basketball team has its second straight NCAA championship, and standout center Donovan Clingan's father, an Eversource supervisor, was there to witness both titles.  The No. 1-seeded Huskies defeated the Purdue Boilermakers in the title game 75-60 on Monday night, April 8 in Glendale, Arizona, winning the program's sixth national title, with all coming since 1999. There to see both impressive wins in person was Eversource electric field operations supervisor Bill Clingan, the father of Hartford County's own 7-foot-2, 280-pound center …
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT A potent storm system packed with damaging winds has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut. At around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, Eversource reported around 3,400 customers with power statewide, and United Illuminated another 55. The most outages are in the following locations: Union (354), Wilton (221), West Hartford (216), Ridgefield (199), New Milford (145), Thompson (137), Greenwich (127), and Weston (101). The storm, ignited by a strong frontal system, has now pushed out off the East Coast. Thursday will be colder with a high temperature in the mid-30s, but wind-chill values…
Eversource Preparing For Power Outages, Downed Trees As Storm Intensifies In CT Eversource Preparing For Power Outages, Downed Trees As Storm Intensifies In CT
Eversource Preparing For Power Outages, Downed Trees As Storm Intensifies In CT As a strong storm system brings gusty winds and heavy rain to Connecticut, Eversource is preparing crews to respond to any power outages, downed trees, or other damage caused by the weather.  The storm system, which arrived on Wednesday, Feb. 28, is bringing powerful wind gusts of 25 to 25 miles per hour to the state and is set to continue overnight into Thursday, Feb. 29, according to predictions from the National Weather Service.  Related Report - Potent Storm Arrives: These Areas Expected To See 50 MPH Wind Gusts, Scattered Power Outages Because these conditions could ver…
Eversource Asks For Big Rate Hike For CT Residential Customers: Here's How Much Eversource Asks For Big Rate Hike For CT Residential Customers: Here's How Much
Eversource Asks For Big Rate Hike For CT Residential Customers: Here's How Much Utility company Eversource has submitted a request for a rate adjustment that would increase monthly costs for residential customers in Connecticut later in the year.  The company filed a request for a $784 million rate adjustment with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Thursday, Feb. 15, according to a statement from Eversource.  The proposed rate hike, which would go into effect on Wednesday, May 1, would increase monthly bills for residential customers by $38, a 19 percent increase, according to a report by Connecticut Public.  According to Eversourc…
New Storm Approaches CT: Eversource Preparing For More Power Outages, Damage New Storm Approaches CT: Eversource Preparing For More Power Outages, Damage
New Storm Approaches CT: Eversource Preparing For More Power Outages, Damage Ahead of an upcoming storm system that has the potential to bring gusty winds and downpours to Connecticut and Massachusetts, Eversource is detailing how it is preparing to respond to more power outages brought about by the weather.  In a statement on Thursday evening, Jan. 11, Eversource representatives said they are currently making preparations for a storm system predicted to arrive on Friday night, Jan. 12, and continue into Saturday, Jan. 13.  Related Report - Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds From New Storm, Upcoming Snow Chances The storm may bring …
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn A new storm forecasted to track through the Northeast could put Connecticut residents at risk not only of flooding but also property damage and power outages, the state’s largest energy provider said. Ahead of the “multi-hazard event” slated to bring downpours and flurries to the Northeast starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, Eversource is warning Connecticut residents of the potential power outages and complications such a storm may bring. Earlier Report - 'Multi-Hazard Event': Here's Timing, Track For Powerful New Storm Taking Aim At Northeast In an email sent out to customers, the energy …
Customers Beware: Eversource Warns Of Uptick In Scammers Targeting CT Residents Customers Beware: Eversource Warns Of Uptick In Scammers Targeting CT Residents
Customers Beware: Eversource Warns Of Uptick In Scammers Targeting CT Residents Connecticut’s top energy provider is warning residents to protect themselves against scammers. Eversource says now is the time of year when the company typically sees an uptick in scams seeking to swindle customers out of their money. “Scam artists use sophisticated and intimidating tactics and can be hard to detect,” the company said. “Inform yourself about the tactics used and protect your information.” One of the most common schemes involves phone calls impersonating Eversource employees and demanding immediate payment in order to prevent electric service from being shut off. The compa…
Latest Update: Thousands Still In Dark In CT; Here's When To Expect Restoration Latest Update: Thousands Still In Dark In CT; Here's When To Expect Restoration
Latest Update: Thousands Still In Dark In CT; Here's When To Expect Restoration In the aftermath of a powerful storm that knocked out power for countless Connecticut residents, Eversource officials have announced when they expect their restoration effort to be complete. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19 around 6 p.m. almost 12,500 customers in the state were still left without electricity following a storm that brought gusty winds and several inches of rain on Monday, Dec. 18.  Earlier Report - Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected In an announcement on Tuesday around 4 p.m., Eversource officials said its crews are …
Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected
Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Although sunny skies have returned following a strong storm system that pounded the Northeast with gusty winds and downpours, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents remain waiting for their electricity to be restored. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19 around 10:30 a.m., just over 25,000 customers in the state are still without power, according to both Eversource and United Illuminated.  Earlier Report - New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown The outages were caused by a potent storm system that brought several inches of rain and gusty winds on Mond…
New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown
New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown As a potent storm system that battered Connecticut with gusty winds and downpours pushes off the coast, almost 60,000 residents are still without electricity thanks to downed trees and tree limbs.  As of Monday, Dec. 18 around 5 p.m., just over 56,800 customers in the state remain in the dark, according to Eversource and United Illuminated.  Earlier Report - Storm Power Outages: These Areas In Connecticut Most Affected By Damaging Winds, Downed Trees The town with the most outages is currently Killingly in Windham County, where 3,096 customers are without power. The other to…
Offshore Wind Farm Begins 'Powering Up,' Provides Clean Energy To Long Island Homes Offshore Wind Farm Begins 'Powering Up,' Provides Clean Energy To Long Island Homes
Offshore Wind Farm Begins 'Powering Up,' Provides Clean Energy To Long Island Homes The first wind turbine in New York’s first offshore wind farm has begun delivering power to Long Island, marking a major milestone in the state’s plans for renewable energy. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind, located nearly 35 miles from Montauk, began “powering up,” successfully delivering power to Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The turbine, which is one of two currently built, is not only the first offshore wind turbine in the state of New York but is also the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the US to begin delivering power. …
'Momentous Step': First Turbine Completed For Offshore Wind Farm To Power NY Homes 'Momentous Step': First Turbine Completed For Offshore Wind Farm To Power NY Homes
'Momentous Step': First Turbine Completed For Offshore Wind Farm To Power NY Homes Efforts to power tens of thousands of New York homes with the state’s first offshore wind farm have marked another major milestone. Crews working on the South Fork Wind farm, located approximately 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, have finished installing the first of 12 wind turbines, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Monday, Nov. 20. It comes months after crews wrapped up work on the project’s first monopile foundation in June 2023. Earlier Report: Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes Marks Major Construction Milestone Once completed, the wind farm will connect to t…
Truck Smashes Through Mass Church's Wall: Police Truck Smashes Through Mass Church's Wall: Police
Truck Smashes Through Mass Church's Wall: Police One person was rushed to the hospital after a pickup truck slammed into the side of a church in Bristol County on Sunday, Nov. 5, according to police. Officers and firefighters responded to the crash at St. John Neumann Church in Freetown around 4 p.m., Freetown police said. Photos from the scene show the truck embedded halfway through a church's wall. At 4:00 pm, Freetown PD & FD responded to a vehicle accident at St. John Neumann Church. Eyewitnesses reported a collision with the building. Investigation is ongoing. 1 person hospitalized. Eversource and Freetown Building Inspector…
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Ready for a new kitten? Soon there will be four up for adoption after the little ones were saved from a high-voltage area in Fairfield County when an Eversource worker spotted the babies while working. The incident occurred in Stamford where Eversource lineworker Branden Collins was working when he noticed a ball of fur and realized there were kittens in a dangerous area with energized lines and transformers, said Jamie Ratliff, Eversource spokesperson. Collins de-energized the area and made it safe to enter so he could grab the kittens.  With the help of Stamford Police and Ani…
Hurricane Lee: Eversource Bringing In Extra Crews To Region As Storm Comes Closer Hurricane Lee: Eversource Bringing In Extra Crews To Region As Storm Comes Closer
Hurricane Lee: Eversource Bringing In Extra Crews To Region As Storm Comes Closer With the threat of Hurricane Lee drawing near, Eversource is preparing for power outages by enacting emergency response plans and bringing extra crews to the region to help with repairs. The preparations come as meteorologists predict Lee's arrival in the region on Friday night, Sept. 15, which will likely bring high wind gusts and heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.  Earlier Report - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England Eversource President of Electric Operations in Connecticut Steve Sullivan warned that the sto…
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected Rounds of storms, some of which were severe, have caused numerous power outages in Connecticut. As of around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, Eversource reported around 1,800 customers affected, and United Illuminating another 116. Here are the communities with the most outages: Lebanon (New London County, 459 Stamford (Fairfield County), 157 Montville (New London County), 129 Milford (New Haven County), 114 Franklin (New London County), 68 Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Severe Storms Knock Out Power In CT: These Towns Most Affected Severe Storms Knock Out Power In CT: These Towns Most Affected
Severe Storms Knock Out Power In CT: These Towns Most Affected As rounds of severe thunderstorms batter Connecticut, thousands of residents have found themselves with the lights out.  Storms began making their way through the state beginning on Thursday night, July 13, and continuing into Friday morning, July 14.  Earlier Report - Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region With More To Come: Here's Latest As of Friday around 10:30 a.m., Eversource was reporting just over 1,500 customers without power. United Illuminating customers fared better, as the utility provider reported only 202 customers without electricity.  Several of…
NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone
NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone Efforts to power tens of thousands of New York homes using the state’s first offshore wind farm have marked a major construction milestone. The South Fork Wind farm, located approximately 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, achieved its “steel in the water” milestone with the installation of the project’s first monopile foundation, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 22. Expected to be in operation by the end of 2023, the project will feature 12 wind turbines connected to the power grid via an underwater cable that can power 70,000 Long Island homes. It will mark the fi…
Helicopter Carrying Saw To Fly Over Several CT Towns For More Than Week: Here's Why Helicopter Carrying Saw To Fly Over Several CT Towns For More Than Week: Here's Why
Helicopter Carrying Saw To Fly Over Several CT Towns For More Than Week: Here's Why If you look up in the sky in Hartford or Tolland County and see a helicopter fitted with a large saw, there's a good reason for that.  A helicopter with a large saw hanging underneath it will be flying over the towns of Vernon, Enfield, East Windsor, and South Windsor between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day through Friday, May 5, according to Vernon town officials.  The reason for the flight will be to trim trees along Eversource right-of-ways as part of their regular vegetation management program. Those hoping to get a close look at the helicopter can see it fuel up…
Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected
Nor'easter: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In CT, Communities Most Affected Although the snow and rain from a powerful Nor'easter have already fallen, thousands in Connecticut are still without electricity on Wednesday, March 15 as strong wind gusts continue to batter the region.  The late-winter storm, which arrived on Monday evening, March 13, and continued throughout the entirety of Tuesday, March 14, brought a unique mix of precipitation, with higher elevated inland areas receiving several inches of snow while lower elevations were limited to rain.   Related Story - Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Rang…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT, With These Communities Most Affected Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT, With These Communities Most Affected
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In CT, With These Communities Most Affected A late-winter Nor'easter has already left thousands of Connecticut residents without power as it batters the state with snow, rain, and strong wind gusts.  Related Story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures The storm arrived on Monday evening, March 13, and has continued into Tuesday, March 14, bringing steady rain and even snowfall in the areas of the state north of the I-84 corridor.  Along with precipitation, the Nor'easter has also brought strong wind gusts as high as 40 to 50 miles per hour to the state, knocking d…
Thousands Without Power In CT From Strong Wind Gusts, Ice On Trees In Some Spots Thousands Without Power In CT From Strong Wind Gusts, Ice On Trees In Some Spots
Thousands Without Power In CT From Strong Wind Gusts, Ice On Trees In Some Spots Thousands of customers have found themselves without power in Connecticut as a result of high wind gusts that have downed tree branches and wires.  The outages came following a winter storm that brought freezing rain during the night of Thursday, Feb. 23, leaving trees and branches covered in a layer of ice on Friday morning, Feb. 24.  Related Story - Separate Snow Chances Coming As Drop In Temps Follows Potent Storm To make matters worse, the ice-covered branches were then battered by wind gusts of up to 46 mph, toppling branches and knocking down wires.  The combination of heavy wind a…
Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon
Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon A person had to be rescued through a sunroof after their vehicle rolled over in Vernon, causing a telephone pole to come crashing down.  The crash happened during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 10 around 2 a.m., when police and firefighters were sent to the area of 248 Vernon Ave. for a report of a rolled-over vehicle, according to the Vernon Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, officials found a rolled-over car with a fallen telephone pole on top of it. Luckily though, the power lines had stayed intact and were not touching the vehicle.  Police helped the occup…
New Update: Here's Latest Rundown Of Power Outages In Fairfield County New Update: Here's Latest Rundown Of Power Outages In Fairfield County
New Update: Here's Latest Rundown Of Power Outages In Fairfield County The most dangerous wind gusts that accompanied a cold front that is moving through the region have passed, but thousands remain without power in Connecticut. As of around 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Eversource is reporting around 3,500 outages statewide, with United Illuminating reporting around 55 outages in its service territory. These municipalities are reporting the most outages: Colchester, 570 Woodstock, 374 Greenwich, 263 Danbury, 164 Westport, 92 Related story: Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Strong Wind Gusts Lead To Thousands Of Power Outages: Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Strong Wind Gusts Lead To Thousands Of Power Outages: Here Are CT Communities Most Affected
Strong Wind Gusts Lead To Thousands Of Power Outages: Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Heavy winds are knocking out power for thousands of people in Connecticut as a potent cold front packed with damaging winds rolls through the region. The front arrived on Friday, Feb. 3, also bringing a blast of cold Arctic air that along with the heavy wind, is making temperatures feel below-freezing at times.  Related Story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As 'Extremely Dangerous' Arctic Blast Arrives As Connecticut gets battered by the wind and cold, thousands of people have found themselves without power.  As of around 4:40 p.m. on Friday, Eversource was …
Eversource Warns Of 'Deceitful' Scams Targeting Utility Customers Eversource Warns Of 'Deceitful' Scams Targeting Utility Customers
Eversource Warns Of 'Deceitful' Scams Targeting Utility Customers Eversource is advising its customers in Connecticut to not become victims of scammers who are attempting to use scare tactics to steal money.  To do this, the scammers will pose as Eversource representatives and will target customers over the phone, in person, or online, the company said in a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 17.  A common tactic used by scammers is an "overpayment scam" in which customers will receive a call claiming that they overpaid their utility bill. The scammer, who can often modify the caller ID to display "Eversource," will then request the customer's personal b…
6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston 6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston
6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston A group of East Bostonians voiced their opinions in a protest opposing the construction of a new electrical substation, but six attendees were removed from the conversation when they were arrested by police, according to officials.  Six people who participated in a protest decrying the construction of a new Eversource electrical substation were arrested for trespassing and disorderly conduct around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in East Boston, the Boston Police Department said to Daily Voice.  Protesters at the event suggested that the new substation would be dangerous, and called on Gover…
Nearly 40K Still Without Power In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages Nearly 40K Still Without Power In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages
Nearly 40K Still Without Power In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages Around 40,000 utility customers in Connecticut still lack power amid bone-chilling temperatures following a powerful storm system with damaging winds that swept through the region. As of around 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Eversource is reporting 38,174 customers in the dark, with United Illuminating reporting another 309. Among the communities with the most outages: Guilford: 1,318 Southbury: 1,062 Newtown: 1,034 Woodbury: 1,081 Stonington: 911 East Haddam: 944 Lebanon: 852 Morris: 815 Mansfield: 780 Washington: 778 Hebron: 697 Roxbury: 662 Sc…