Recently added articles from Waterbury Republican-American (Waterbury, CT):
AT&T applies for license for U-verse service.
Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Oct. 2--Taking advantage of a new state law, AT&T Inc. on Monday filed an application with state regulators seeking to license its U-verse television service. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, however, issued a statement Monday afternoon ...
Waterbury, Conn., CEO humble at presentation of award.
Sep 28, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Silvestrini Sep. 28--SOUTHINGTON, Conn. -- Joe Savage, executive vice president of commercial banking at Webster Bank, observed at Thursday's 13th annual Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards Evening that Joel S. Becker and Baldrige share at least one trait in common. ...
Connecticut sets employment record, regains jobs lost in recession.
Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Sep. 25--Connecticut had 900 more people working in August than it has ever had, surpassing a record set in July 2000, according to a new state report. The state Department of Labor said Monday the state's nonfarm employment in August was ...
Father-in-law's advice proved good choice for Torrington Supply CEO.
Sep 24, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Silvestrini Sep. 24--WATERBURY, Conn. -- A funny thing happened to Joel S. Becker on his way to becoming a research scientist in the field of cellular biology. A friendly suggestion from his father-in-law convinced him to at least give some thought to a ...
Laid-off workers eligible for help.
Sep 14, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Silvestrini Sep. 14--A total of 33 employees laid off recently by Risdon International Inc. can apply for extra help while looking for work under a federal program that aids workers who lose their jobs because of foreign competition, state labor officials said. ...
Hotel chain adds indoor water parks.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Silvestrini Sep. 2--DANVERS, Mass. -- It's roughly 145 miles from their home in Terryville to Danvers, but Bill and Vicky Brown say they would have made the trip even if had it been twice the distance. After all, their water-logged 6-year-old twins, Jake ...
Northeast Utilities defends customer-service corps.
Sep 02, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Sep. 2--WINDSOR, Conn. -- Like most electronic tote boards, the ones inside Northeast Utilities' sprawling Customer Service Center tell a story. But only if you know how to decipher it. The abbreviations across the top -- including CIQ, AIT ...
New home permits down 14 percent this year vs. 2006.
Aug 29, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 29--The number of permits for new homes and condominiums issued in Connecticut increased in July, but the total for the year so far remained well below last year's total, according to data released Tuesday. The state Department of ...
Workshop instructs teachers on teaching energy efficiency.
Aug 28, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 28--WATERBURY, Conn. -- As instructor Robert Borello approached, the science lab partners looked up from studying thermometers half buried in three plastic cups of material directly beneath separate table lamps. Alan Piccolo, one of those partners ...
Prominent statuary maker Kenneth Lynch & Sons relocates to Oxford, Conn.
Aug 27, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Silvestrini Aug. 27--OXFORD, Conn. -- Oxford's spacious and affordable industrial parks have been successfully luring all sorts of new businesses to town over the past few years, but not many have the history and background to match Kenneth Lynch & Sons, a new ...
Waterbury power plant among four approved by DPUC.
Aug 23, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 23--State utility regulators gave final approval Wednesday to four energy projects, including one in Waterbury that will bring a dormant, contaminated industrial site back onto the city's tax roll. The state Department of Public Utility ...
Foreclosure rate declines in Connecticut.
Aug 22, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 22--Connecticut's foreclosure rate decreased 11 percent in July from a month earlier, but the state still posted the 11th worst rate in the nation, a research firm said Tuesday. Connecticut had one foreclosure for every 672 households in ...
Company disputes EPA fine over oil spill.
Aug 16, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 16--A Cheshire, Conn., metal processing company is contesting a proposed fine of up to $157,500 for an oil spill that federal officials say polluted nearby waterways in July 2006 but which the company says had only a minor environmental impact. ...
Voltarc Technologies cutting up to 26 jobs.
Aug 16, 2007 ... Aug. 16--WATERBURY, Conn. -- More than two dozen employees expected to lose their jobs at Voltarc Technologies Inc. can apply for extra help while looking for work under a federal program that aids workers who lose their jobs because of foreign competition, state officials said this week. ...
Attorney General Blumenthal seeks probe of CL&P's meters.
Aug 15, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 15--Attorney General Richard Blumenthal asked state regulators Tuesday to investigate complaints that some of Connecticut Light & Power Co.'s meters are inaccurate and erratic. He also asked the state Department of Public Utility Control ...
Airbus A380 tour to stop at Bradley International Airport.
Aug 14, 2007 ... Byline: David Krechevsky Aug. 14--Bradley International Airport is going to have a big visitor in October. Really big. The supersized Airbus A380, which can seat up to 853 passengers, will land Oct. 2 at Bradley as part of a worldwide "demonstration ...
A home-grown rocket man.
Aug 13, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Silvestrini Aug. 13--WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- When Joseph A. Sylvestro was a kid growing up in the south end of Waterbury, he loved to build things. Go-carts, large, elaborate forts and skateboard ramps, including one monster that was at least 13-feet ...
Salisbury Bank opens 1st New York branch.
Aug 02, 2007
Landmark resort is sold.
Jul 31, 2007
Shaker Auto Group marks 50th anniversary with Ford.
Jul 30, 2007