Teacher Resigns; Worker Fired After Refusing Black Customers

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Worker Fired After Refusing Black Customers

An employee at a local business t has been fired after refusing to allow a group of black men into the store, while allowing white customers.>>>Read More.

Teacher Resigns After Offensive Facebook Post

A teacher has resigned after he was put on leave after posting content on Facebook that encouraged violence against protesters.>>>Read More.

Major CT Company Announces Over 150 Staff Layoffs

In a letter to the state labor department, the company confirmed they have notified over 150 staff members they have been laid off.>>>Read More.

Power Companies Give Customers A Break On Their Bills

Utilities are giving customers a break on their bills.>>>Read More.

'Resilient' Connecticut West Point Cadet Ready For Service

A West Point cadet is set for the next chapter of his service.>>>Read More.

Police Chief Explains Decision To Take Down Flags

The police chief explains why he decided to take down the “Thin Blue Line” flags at the police department.>>>Read More.

CT Phase 2 Reopening Date Moved Up: Lamont

Gov. Ned Lamont is moving the phase 2 reopening date up. Here are the new updates and reopening date.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Rescue Man Fallen From Bridge

Police discovered that the man had fallen off a bridge trestle into heavy brush on the riverbank and was injured.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Marriott Furloughs Could Be Long-Term: Manager
• High School Rocks Tagged With BLM Slogans
• Marches For Justice For George Floyd, Breonna Taylor
• Building Rents To Personal Protective Equipment Maker
• 1st Grade Teacher Honored For Student Support During Coronavirus

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