Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. announced that Sandy Ruoff, Director of the Guilford Free Library, has been named to the State Library Board.
A committee vote is expected this week on whether the state should legalize recreational marijuana.
Kennedy was re-elected to a second term. He represents Branford, Guilford, Madison, North Branford, Killingworth, and parts of Durham.
BREAKING: Police say the incident should take a few hours to clear.
The new golf pro was also voted Best Teacher in a Connecticut five years in a row by Golf Magazine from 1998-2002.
Representative Sean Scanlon, Guilford and Branford, reported on several noteworthy bills passed by his committee.
Currently, each medical marijuana producer pays the state $75,000 for a license, and each dispensary pays $5,000.
Guilford has achieved a 40 percent reduction in teen alcohol/substance use over the past six years, officials said.
Town officials are examining whether to increase the salary of the first selectman and come up with a new payment plan for selectmen.
With First Selectman Joseph Mazza not seeking reelection the race is wide open.
House Bill 5578 would waive the DMV fee for a Purple Heart recipient to obtain a license plate.
State Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. serves Guilford, Madison and Branford.
Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. (D-Branford) and Representative Sean Scanlon (D-Guilford) both participated in the event.
The project will take up to one year to complete.
Mazza decided two terms and eight years was enough and is not seeking another term.
The cuts were to the Police, Fire, Park and Recreation and Public Works departments. Guilford is facing a major reduction in state aid.
BREAKING: The first selectman has made a decision on whether he'll seek re-election.
Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. joined recycling advocates to launch a new campaign to increase recycling of plastic bags and wraps.
The program is available to qualifying residents 65 and older.
Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr., representing Guilford, testified in support of SB 747, a bill he introduced to end unfair and abusive labor practices.
Gov. Malloy's budget proposal, if approved, would have a major reduction in state dollars for the town.
Already eight units have been occupied or sold and the next phase of the project is underway.
Sue Kruczek’s son died of a drug overdose at the age of 20 and she has become one of the go to spokespeople on the opioid epidemic.
The Board of Finance still needs to weigh in on the budget.
CT Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr., amputee and former member of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team, attended a clinic by LOF Adaptive Skiers.
Then Pres. Obama wrote the letter earlier this month and said he was saddened to learn of her loss.
A forum was held on the Shoreline where prominent lawmakers attended along with residents from the area.
A Quinnipiac University Poll conducted in March 2015 found 63 percent of voters support legalization.
The selectmen will vote no on the project this week but that doesn't mean the project is dead.
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy used the example of a Guilford resident to protest the plan by Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
First Selectman Joe Mazza said the state could do towns a favor by reducing unfunded mandates, which hurts local communities.
Connecticut State Representative Sean Scanlon represents Guilford.
The project has both supporters and critics.
Representative Sean Scanlon (D-Guilford) has introduced the legislation.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday and the topic has been controversial in Guilford.