AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ashford Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/ashford-ct 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/ashford-ct https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:36:57 -0600 Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 28th, announced that in response to calls from his administration and other Connecticut state https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-state-officials-work-with-utilities-to-advance-a-shortterm-customer-relief-plan-to-reduce-the-cost-of-energy-supply-prices-31496197-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-state-officials-work-with-utilities-to-advance-a-shortterm-customer-relief-plan-to-reduce-the-cost-of-energy-supply-prices-31496197-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sharing feedback he https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-urges-noaa-to-incorporate-connecticut-stakeholder-feedback-in-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-and-inflation-reduction-act-implementation-31496399-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-urges-noaa-to-incorporate-connecticut-stakeholder-feedback-in-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-and-inflation-reduction-act-implementation-31496399-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON —House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Lucille https://www.americantowns.com/news/delauro-roybalallard-statement-on-mccarthys-unfounded-call-for-the-resignation-of-mayorkas-31496600-new-haven-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/delauro-roybalallard-statement-on-mccarthys-unfounded-call-for-the-resignation-of-mayorkas-31496600-new-haven-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WATCH: Find Your Vibe Winter Campaign Spot Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 29th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticuts-find-your-vibe-tourism-campaign-continues-into-winter-31496718-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticuts-find-your-vibe-tourism-campaign-continues-into-winter-31496718-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The State of Michigan will join a moment of silence on Wednesday at 12:51PM to honor the students  Lansing, MI –?Governor Gretchen https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-orders-flags-lowered-to-honor-victims-of-the-oxford-shooting-31496720-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-orders-flags-lowered-to-honor-victims-of-the-oxford-shooting-31496720-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WATCH: Governor Lamont signs special session legislation Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 29th, announced that he has signed into https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-extending-gas-tax-cuts-and-farefree-bus-service-increasing-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updating-the-bottle-bill-31496751-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-extending-gas-tax-cuts-and-farefree-bus-service-increasing-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updating-the-bottle-bill-31496751-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Nov 29th, by Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-statement-on-mayor-bronins-announcement-that-he-will-not-seek-reelection-31496738-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-statement-on-mayor-bronins-announcement-that-he-will-not-seek-reelection-31496738-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 [HARTFORD, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-statement-on-investigation-revealing-va-safety-violations-31496930-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-statement-on-investigation-revealing-va-safety-violations-31496930-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 [Hartford, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced he would not https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-statement-on-mayor-bronin-not-seeking-another-term-31496934-enfield-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-statement-on-mayor-bronin-not-seeking-another-term-31496934-enfield-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-applauds-senate-passage-of-respect-for-marriage-act-31496935-avon-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-applauds-senate-passage-of-respect-for-marriage-act-31496935-avon-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Hide No Harm Act increases jail time & fines for corporate officers who knowingly conceal information that may harm consumers & workers https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-casey-and-scanlon-introduce-bill-to-protect-consumers-and-workers-from-corporate-criminal-conduct-31496932-shelton-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-casey-and-scanlon-introduce-bill-to-protect-consumers-and-workers-from-corporate-criminal-conduct-31496932-shelton-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON–As the winter months approach, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Bernie https://www.americantowns.com/news/as-temperatures-drop-murphy-blumenthal-leahy-sanders-king-urge-energy-secretary-granholm-to-develop-a-plan-to-prevent-energy-disruptions-in-new-england-31496937-vernon-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/as-temperatures-drop-murphy-blumenthal-leahy-sanders-king-urge-energy-secretary-granholm-to-develop-a-plan-to-prevent-energy-disruptions-in-new-england-31496937-vernon-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C.– Today, 70 Members, led by Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Susan Wild (D-PA), Jan Schakowsky https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-davis-wild-schakowsky-matsui-lead-letter-to-support-strengthening-social-securitys-customer-service-in-fy-2023-31497272-norwalk-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-davis-wild-schakowsky-matsui-lead-letter-to-support-strengthening-social-securitys-customer-service-in-fy-2023-31497272-norwalk-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, DC - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the below statement following the passing of Rep. Donald McEachin (VA-04). “I am https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-statement-on-the-passing-of-rep-donald-mceachin-31497278-bristol-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-statement-on-the-passing-of-rep-donald-mceachin-31497278-bristol-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) on Nov 30th, announced a new partnership with https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-state-department-of-education-and-connecticut-tribal-leaders-announce-partnership-to-collaboratively-plan-for-native-american-studies-model-curriculum-31497384-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-state-department-of-education-and-connecticut-tribal-leaders-announce-partnership-to-collaboratively-plan-for-native-american-studies-model-curriculum-31497384-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600