February 9, 2010
Redding Local News
Police budget: Chief talks about need for supervision
Written by Susan Wolf
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 00:00
Are there too many supervisors in the Redding police department? Police Chief Douglas Fuchs would answer in the negative.
“One of the greatest liabilities in any police operation is failure to supervise,” he said. “We run shifts 24/7, so we are not staffing supervisors based on the number of employees, but on the number of hours we operate.”Volunteers sought for Appalachia Service Project; meeting set for Feb. 11
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 00:00
Appalachia Service Project is looking for new volunteers. It has planned a slide show and introduction to the ASP experience for Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Carriage House at the rear of the Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot on King Lane in Ridgefield. The church sponsors this volunteer group.NU sets helicopter flyovers to inspect transmission lines
Written by Susan Wolf
Monday, 08 February 2010 14:59
A helicopter will be conducting an infrared inspection of Northeast Utility transmission lines in town. The town is one of 115 in the state scheduled for an aerial patrol.
The flyovers are scheduled for this week on Feb. 9 and 10 and from Feb. 15 through 20.
“We have no way of predicting with accuracy what day a helicopter will fly over a town,” said Frank Poirot, NU spokesperson.
Weather is a major factor in determining when to inspect a town’s transmission lines. Any adverse flying conditions would require the rescheduling of inspections.
Great American Bird Count is this weekend
Monday, 08 February 2010 11:26
Cornell University’s Great Backyard Bird Count takes place Feb. 12-15, and it is open to bird watchers of all ages and skill levels. Participation is free and no registration is required. Participants can easily report what they see online at www.birdcount.org and get an instantaneous snapshot of their record.
Topstone Park is closed temporarily on weekdays for CL&P work
Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00
Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Topstone Park will be closed to the public on weekdays for the next two to three weeks so CL&P can install underground electrical conduit necessary for park facilities. The 40-year-old electrical line running into the park has been failing and needs to be replaced, said Rob Blick, Park and Recreation director.
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