Helpful Miscellany

July 3, 2024


Helpful Miscellany
July 3, 2024
 

River Valley Transit offers free rides

River Valley Transit, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) are partnering to provide seasonal FREE transit service to Hammonasset State Park and Beach, Clinton Crossing, downtown Middletown and beyond.

Now through Labor Day, two routes provide weekend and holiday service. Download the 2024 schedule or visit the Schedules page to learn more (click HERE).

Help reduce plastic at the Chester Fair

Energea of Chester is teaming up with Chester Fair Zero Waste Program in an effort to further reduce waste at the Chester Fair, which this year runs from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25. Each year for several years, Kim Price and his team at Chester Fair Zero Waste have increased the amount of plastic, cardboard and other materials they’ve taken out of the waste stream. You can lend a hand and be part of the pollution solution — and help your non-profit, as well. Scan the code below or call Kim at 203-464-6289.

Local companies win awards

Congrats to three local companies which were among 12 given awards recently by the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce. The 2024 Small Business Champions include:

Noah’s of Essex: Business Growth and Expansion Award

CHAPCO of Chester: Manufacturer of the Year

deMelis Atelier of Higganum: Women-Owned Business of the Year