Linda McMahon To Greet Voters, Support Local Candidates on Election Day

 

Linda McMahon will greet voters and support local candidates in 15 communities across Connecticut on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. She will visit polling places, campaign headquarters and victory parties as the voters of Connecticut select their municipal leaders. Linda's Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Greenwich High School (polling place), 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich 10:00 a.m. Clinton Town Hall (polling place), 54 East Main Street, Clinton 10:20 a.m. Clinton RTC headquarters, 15 West Main Street, Clinton 11:00 a.m. Waterford RTC headquarters, 194 Boston Post Road, Waterford 11:45 a.m. Pero for Mayor headquarters, 131 State Street, New London 12:40 p.m. Montville Fair Oaks School (polling place), 836 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale 1:30 p.m. Lebanon RTC headquarters, 567 Exeter Road, Lebanon 2:30 p.m. Marlborough Elementary School (polling place), 25 School Drive, Marlborough 3:20 p.m. Glastonbury RTC headquarters, 730 Hebron Avenue, Suite 6A, Glastonbury 4:30 p.m. West Woods School (polling place), 30 West Todd Street, Hamden 5:20 p.m. North Haven RTC headquarters, 404 Washington Avenue, North Haven 6:30 p.m. Branford RTC headquarters, 620 Main Street, Branford 8:00 p.m. Trumbull RTC Victory Party, Marisa's Restaurant, 6540 Main Street, Trumbull 8:35 p.m. Fairfield RTC Victory Party, Colony Grill, 1520 Post Road, Fairfield 9:10 p.m. Westport RTC Victory Party, 8 Church Street, Westport 10:00 p.m. Norwalk RTC Victory Party, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk   Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed. It is unedited here, except for space.

 

 

DPH updates list of public water systems under boil water advisory

The Department of Public Health updated the list of public water systems under boil water advisory. Currently, 81 small public drinking water systems in the state are under a boil water advisory.

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Roraback: Require Generator Backup for Cell Towers

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GOSHEN - State Senator Andrew Roraback, R-Goshen, today announced plans to introduce legislation requiring cell phone towers to be equipped with electric generators in order to remain operable during power outages.

"As cell phones become more and more ubiquitous, ensuring uninterrupted service, especially during a severe and sustained power outage, has become more than a matter of convenience, it is a matter of public safety," said Senator Roraback.  "During a sustained electrical outage like that which Connecticut experienced in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene and like the one we are still experiencing this week, a cell phone can be one's only means of communication with emergency personnel and services.  Moreover, it can be the only means of communication between state agencies, first responders and local officials responding to a crisis.  Equipping cell phone towers with generator backup is an affordable, common sense way to improve communication and public safety."

AT&T and other Connecticut service providers experienced widespread disruptions to their networks following this past weekend's storm and power outages.  While some of the disruptions were the result of physical damage to phone towers, the majority of disruptions were the result of electrical outages.  In response service providers have been scrambling to deploy more than 1,000 electric generators across Connecticut to power their networks.  Senator Roraback's legislation will require the service providers to have generators in place before an emergency situation occurs.

Sens. Lieberman & McCain Receive the 2011 American Patriot Award Presented by the National Defense University Foundation; Odierno, Petraeus, Dempsey all Speak

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Sens. Lieberman and McCain Receive the 2011 American Patriot Award Presented by the National Defense University Foundation

CIA Director Petraeus & Army Chief of Staff Gen. Odierno Made Personal Tributes to the Senators

Washington, D.C., November 3, 2011—Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) received the prestigious 2011 American Patriot Award today presented by the National Defense University Foundation (NDUF).  Nearly 500 guests gathered to celebrate both Senators' patriotic leadership and devotion at the 10th Annual American Patriot Award Gala, one of Washington, D.C.'s most prominent galas, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

Lieberman and McCain were recognized for their outstanding record of contributions to America's national security, armed forces and veterans throughout their impressive careers in government.  U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director David Petraeus gave personal tributes to the honorees.

Award-winning journalist Leon Harris, ABC7/WJLA-TV anchorman, emceed the awards program. Notable attendees included General Martin Dempsey, USA, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.); the Honorable Ashton Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense; Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.); Vice Admiral William Gortney, Director of the Joint Staff; Congressman John Larsen (D-Conn.); Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas); Vice Admiral William McRaven, USN, Commander, Special Operations Command (SOCOM); Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D-Calif.); and, Vice Admiral Ann Rondeau, USN, President, the National Defense University..

In addition, as part of the Sponsor a Patriot Program, specially selected active duty service men and women attended and received special recognition. These young service members from each military service branch were chosen by their commanders for their character, dedication to duty, and service to our nation.

"As true patriots, both Senators Lieberman and McCain are most deserving of the National Defense University Foundation's American Patriot Award because of their inspirational leadership and selfless dedication in serving our nation's ideals, values and democratic principles," said Albert C. Zimmerman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Defense University Foundation.

Past recipients of the American Patriot Award include: former President George H.W. Bush, General Colin Powell, USA (Ret), Dr. Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates;  General David Petraeus, USA, and the Extraordinary Men and Women of CENTCOM; Senator Bob Dole; Senator John W. Warner and Representative Ike Skelton; Senators Daniel Inouye and Ted Stevens; Astronaut and Senator John Glenn; former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger; and The Men and Women of our Nation's Defense Team.

The Gala showcased and benefited the National Defense University (NDU) and its crucial mission of preparing military and civilian leaders from the U.S. and allied countries to examine national and international security challenges through multidisciplinary educational and research programs, professional exchanges, and outreach.  The main campus is located at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.

The National Defense University Foundation is a non-profit organization that has provided private sector support for the NDU in mission-oriented areas for more than 29 years. Additionally, in collaboration with the NDU, the Foundation develops and manages outreach programs that help educate and engage the public for a better understanding of critical national security issues and the vital role NDU plays in addressing them.  For more information, visit www.NDUFoundation.org.