Archive for September, 2009

Rigby, Witkos Meet Norfolk and Colebrook Constituents

by: bsundie September 21, 2009

NORFOLK — The state budget, loss of manufacturing jobs to southern states and the redistricting of probate courts were among the topics discussed last week during joint office hours held by Rep. John Rigby and state Sen. Kevin Witkos. The two state lawmakers met with more than a dozen residents of Norfolk and Colebrook at [...]

Republicans Respond to Towns, Cities with Mandate Relief

by: bsundie September 17, 2009

HARTFORD — Rep. John Rigby and his colleagues today renewed their efforts to dump costly state mandates that are taxing towns and cities, including delaying new in-school suspension rules and redefining the age of juvenile offenders. They plan to raise the subject during a legislative session next week.
The majority-party budget approved Sept. 1 imposes a [...]

Rigby, Witkos to Hold Office Hours in Norfolk

by: bsundie September 9, 2009

State Rep. John Rigby and state Sen. Kevin Witkos look forward to meeting with constituents on Sept. 17 during joint office hours at Greenwoods Station Pub in Norfolk from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Northwest Corner legislators want to hear directly from residents of Norfolk and Colebrook on issues that matter most to them. Greenwoods [...]

An Afternoon at the Fair…

by: bsundie September 5, 2009

COLEBROOK — Rep. John Rigby spent a bit of time at the end-of-summer fair here today, helping Lions Club members break down their tent before catching up with First Selectman Tom McKeon and school board members.

Rigby Organizes Energy Efficiency Forum

by: bsundie September 1, 2009

FALLS VILLAGE — State Rep. John Rigby has organized an informational meeting about how to help residents manage their energy costs. It will be held Sept. 10 at the senior center across from Town Hall. A Connecticut Light & Power representative will make a presentation and will be available to answer energy-related questions at the [...]