Fare hikes and service cuts on hold, thanks to Gov.

Written by Jim Cameron
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:26

From coast to coast, mass transit is under attack. Decreased ridership due to the economy and reduced state subsidies are leading to cuts in service and fare increases.

For us in Connecticut, New York’s MTA and its $800 million budget shortfall could affect our daily commute. The New York transit agency is holding public hearings on plans to cut bus and subway service, eliminate student discount fares and, yes, even target Metro-North service.

30 years ago: Missing girl's body is found

Friday, 05 March 2010 16:12

The following is taken from the March 6, 1980 issue of The Redding Pilot:

The body of Cara Quinn, 16, was found on March 2 in a wooded area in Shelton. She had been missing since Valentine’s Day. State police said she died of gunshot wounds to the head and neck.

Thirty Years Ago: Selectmen propose 4.6% budget hike

Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00

The following is taken from the Feb. 28, 1980 issue of The Redding Pilot:

Death on the tracks

Thursday, 25 February 2010 14:34

A week ago, early on a Wednesday morning, a 63-year-old woman walked from her home in Norwalk, approached the Metro-North grade crossing at Commerce Street, lay down on the tracks and was killed by the oncoming train. Service was disrupted for hours.

Months before that a well dressed businessman slipped from a boarding bridge-plate platform and was killed by the approaching train. In his pocket was a pink-slip. Was he a victim or a suicide?