Connecticut House GOP

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Joe Canino
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WATCH: Canino Testify in Support of Torrington's Public Transfer Station

WATCH: Canino Testify in Support of Torrington's Public Transfer Station

Key Takeaways

  • Rep. Canino urges passage of SB 521 to secure a public transfer station option.
  • Local leaders seek public control to protect services in the Northwest Corner.

Hartford - Rep. Canino (R-Torrington) testified in support of SB 521, which would convey a parcel of state-owned land to the Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA) for the operation of a public transfer station for municipal solid waste and recycling. He was joined by Dan Jerram, representing both the NRRA and the Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG), in addition to his role as First Selectman of New Hartford, and Rista Malanca, Director of Economic and Community Development for NHCOG.

"Together, we emphasized the importance of preserving a public option while keeping tip fees affordable for residents across the Northwest Corner," said Canino.

WATCH the testimony here.

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