November 20, 2009
Redding Local News
Food pantry gets boost from community members
Written by Susan Wolf
Friday, 20 November 2009 00:00
The town’s food pantry is in good shape for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, thanks to many generous donations, said Gail Schiron, the town’s human services director.
“We are really doing very well this year. It’s surprising, given the economy,” she said.
A collection of food at Redding Elementary School has gone a long way in helping to fill the pantry, Ms. Schiron said.
There have also been donations from churches, scouts and other organizations, as well as an anonymous contribution of 10 $50 food gift cards.Health officer: Flu activity remains high in Connecticut
Written by Doug Hartline, Health Officer
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:41
Flu activity remains high in the United States, and Connecticut is among 48 states reporting continued widespread influenza. This is the second wave of H1N1 flu and the peak has not yet been reached. Even after flu activity peaks, it’s possible that other waves caused by H1N1 or regular seasonal flu could occur.
Low vaccine availability has created the need to create subgroups from the established priority list for H1N1 vaccine distribution. Recently the list of those now eligible for the vaccine has been expanded to include middle school students.Payment for special town showing of Old Dogs movie is due
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:34
The town has reservations for all of the tickets available for the Redding only showing of Old Dogs on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Loews Theatre in Danbury at 2 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the theater for this special showing.Board of Selectmen choose Karvelis to fill Region 9 post
Written by Rachel Kirkpatrick
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:03
The Board of Selectmen has nominated Democrat Leon Karvelis to fill the vacancy left by Julia Pemberton on the Region 9 school board.
The Region 9 school board oversees Joel Barlow High School, which serves Redding and Easton. Ms. Pemberton is assuming a new post as selectman, in place of Tina Miller, who decided not to run for another term.
Two people expressed interest in serving on the Region 9 board, a unique situation for the board, said First Selectman Natalie Ketcham. The Democratic Town Committee recommended Mr. Karvelis, who was re-elected to another term on the Board of Assessment Appeals. Independent Mike D’Agostino, who ran for the Redding school board, requested that he also be considered.
Attorney general investigates improper sales tax on energy efficiency products
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:22
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has announced an investigation into consumer complaints that Lowe’s improperly charged sales tax on certain energy efficiency products exempt from sales tax under state law.
In a letter to the chief executive officer of the home improvement chain, Mr. Blumenthal urged Lowe’s cooperation in his investigation, including an immediate audit of its tax charges on exempt items, as well as refunds for consumers improperly charged.
Under state law, a wide variety of residential weatherization products — programmable thermostats, compact fluorescent light bulbs, caulking, insulation, windows and doors that meet the federal Energy Star standard — are exempt from Connecticut sales and use tax.
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