Archive for September 1st, 2009

State budget passes without Gov. Rell’s signature - includes $8 million in line-item veto

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP Editor September 1, 2009

“By digging in my heels, I have forced the Democrats to sharply lower their demand for new taxes.” - Gov. M. Jodi Rell

Food bank: Foodshare out, Access in

by: Caitlin M. Dineen | Staff Writer September 1, 2009

The pantry will operate out of the Beckish Senior Center and will be administered by the town’s Access Agency representative.

Tears, excitement highlight first day of school at Porter

by: Caitlin M. Dineen | Staff Writer September 1, 2009

Anyone near Horace W. Porter School this morning could easily tell it was the first day of school for Columbia pupils, who raced off the buses armed with new pencils and optimism for the new year.

Magnet School hearing focuses on grades, water supply, access

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer September 1, 2009

So far, 15 towns in Windham, Tolland and New London counties have signed on to send pupils to the magnet school, including Columbia.

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