Connecticut is a tale of two places when it comes to use of public transportation. There's the Gold Coast and the Metro North line with hundreds of thousands of riderships on trains that need replacement and upgrade. Then there is the rest of us in central and eastern Connecticut with limited bus services and downtowns … Continue reading Railing Against Highways: Is Momentum Building For Expanded Rail, Bus Service?
Month: January 2009
Hello Sweet Heart, Get Me Re-Write: Herald, Press Survive
The New Britain Herald and Bristol Press, left to die by the parent Journal Register Company (JRC) late in 2008, will survive.Today's Herald story by Scott Whipple confirmed that Michael Schroeder, a veteran newspaper exec from Newsday, has made good on his promise to be the white knight entrepreneur for the two local dailies and … Continue reading Hello Sweet Heart, Get Me Re-Write: Herald, Press Survive
A Good Bet: Amann Will Exit Gubernatorial Race Quickly
Former Speaker of the House Jim Amann is ramping up a run for Governor. He's sent no less than five e-messages to Democratic leaders over the last month.They reflect a hectic schedule and agenda: advocacy for more "Hollywood East" state tax credits (before the Democratic caucus even considers it), an invitation to his portrait unveiling, … Continue reading A Good Bet: Amann Will Exit Gubernatorial Race Quickly
Commuter Question: Rail Over Busway
Today's Courant story by Don Stacom reports on a brewing change in legislative thinking on public transit in the area led by State Rep. David McCluskey of West Hartford. McCluskey, disturbed over the lack of progress by the Department of Transportation on the New Britain busway, recently called for dumping the New Britain/Hartford busway as … Continue reading Commuter Question: Rail Over Busway
Push To Save Herald, Press Sparks Debate In National Media
The push by local legislators, as mentioned in November 28's post, to involve the Department of Economic Development (DECD) in efforts to save The Herald of New Britain and the Bristol Press is drawing national media attention.A Reuters story posted at The Huffington Post focuses on questions of a free press and the potential conflicts … Continue reading Push To Save Herald, Press Sparks Debate In National Media
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