Archive for October, 2009

Rigby, Athletes Honor Special Olympics Founder

by: bsundie October 31, 2009

BARKHAMSTED — Rep. John Rigby today joined a group of Special Olympians in Riverton honoring the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics. The event was held inside the Lambert House, a stone’s throw from the Farmington River. Rigby joined First Selectman Don Stein and organizer Leslie Cosgrove in welcoming the athletes [...]

Rigby Talks Budget with Lions

by: bsundie October 22, 2009

COLEBROOK — Members of the Colebrook Lions Club received a briefing tonight on the state budget crisis, courtesy of state Rep. John Rigby. Roughly two dozen people were at the Old Newgate Coon Club in Norfolk, where Colebrook resident Rigby explained the state’s budget process — from committee work to House chamber voting. Rigby, a [...]

Rigby at the Riverton Fair

by: bsundie October 10, 2009

BARKHAMSTED — Rep. John Rigby spent a bit of time at the Riverton Fair this afternoon chatting with constituents about a variety of issues, though questions about the state budget process dominated the conversation.