AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Old Mystic 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/old-mystic-ct 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/old-mystic-ct https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:19:06 -0600 Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 21st, announced that his administration has received notification from credit rating agency Standard https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticut-receives-credit-rating-increase-from-s-and-p-31494175-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticut-receives-credit-rating-increase-from-s-and-p-31494175-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WATCH: State of Connecticut campaign for healthcare and direct support workers HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, along with Connecticut https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-recruitment-campaign-for-healthcare-and-direct-support-workers-31494190-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-recruitment-campaign-for-healthcare-and-direct-support-workers-31494190-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Transcript: Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. Do you realize that Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday? One of the very few places on Earth https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamonts-2022-thanksgiving-message-31494896-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamonts-2022-thanksgiving-message-31494896-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts (HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-effortsnovember-23-2022-31495479-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-effortsnovember-23-2022-31495479-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – In his first executive action since being re-elected to a second term earlier this month, Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 23rd, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-takes-first-executive-action-since-reelection-calls-legislature-into-special-session-for-gas-tax-cuts-farefree-bus-service-increased-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updates-to-bottle-bill-31495564-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-takes-first-executive-action-since-reelection-calls-legislature-into-special-session-for-gas-tax-cuts-farefree-bus-service-increased-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updates-to-bottle-bill-31495564-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-november-23-2022-31495570-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-november-23-2022-31495570-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -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 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 23rd, announced that he is planning to appoint Garrett Eucalitto as commissioner of the Connecticut https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-plans-to-appoint-garrett-eucalitto-as-commissioner-of-the-department-of-transportation-at-start-of-second-term-31494907-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-plans-to-appoint-garrett-eucalitto-as-commissioner-of-the-department-of-transportation-at-start-of-second-term-31494907-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.-06) on Tuesday urged the Biden Administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-pallone-call-on-biden-administration-to-swiftly-deliver-funding-to-promote-coastal-resilience-31495145-bloomfield-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-pallone-call-on-biden-administration-to-swiftly-deliver-funding-to-promote-coastal-resilience-31495145-bloomfield-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 East Hartford, CT – House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chair John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-davis-welcome-social-securitys-response-to-concerns-about-potential-use-of-commercial-payroll-data-31495399-waterbury-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-davis-welcome-social-securitys-response-to-concerns-about-potential-use-of-commercial-payroll-data-31495399-waterbury-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $900,000 in new federal funding for the iQuilt Partnership to advance the Hartford https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-announces-new-federal-funding-to-advance-hartford-400-project-31495398-danbury-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/larson-announces-new-federal-funding-to-advance-hartford-400-project-31495398-danbury-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined CNN’s State of the Union with Dana Bash to discuss next steps for the gun https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-on-state-of-the-union-we-need-to-have-a-conversation-about-the-60-percent-of-counties-refusing-to-implement-gun-safety-laws-31496064-bridgeport-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-on-state-of-the-union-we-need-to-have-a-conversation-about-the-60-percent-of-counties-refusing-to-implement-gun-safety-laws-31496064-bridgeport-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 In letters today to Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and the American Gaming Association, Blumenthal raised concerns about marketing tactics that risk https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-demands-sportsbetting-companies-clear-off-college-campuses-31496394-groton-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-demands-sportsbetting-companies-clear-off-college-campuses-31496394-groton-ct.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600