O’Dea: Merritt Parkway Tree Trimming on July 27th

Posted on July 24, 2013

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There will be Department of Transportation tree trimming on Merritt Parkway in Stamford, New Canaan and Norwalk this weekend.

The tree trimming operation will be performed on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) northbound and southbound in Stamford, New Canaan and Norwalk on the morning of Saturday, July 27, 2013.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 15 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 33 (Den Road #2) and Exit 38 (Route 123) in Stamford, New Canaan and Norwalk. Traffic

O’Dea: New Paint Reccyling Program

Posted on July 16, 2013

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Connecticut’s new paint recycling program has begun, the new law mandates paint manufacturers create and fund a program to manage unused or leftover post-consumer paint.

This recycling program allows consumers to dispose of unused or leftover paint in a responsible and environmentally-friendly manner.

PaintCare, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit set up by the American Coatings Association, manages the program in Connecticut and has established paint drop-off sites across the state.  PaintCare drop-off

O’Dea: New Laws Effective July 1st

Posted on July 1, 2013

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To keep you informed about new legislation affecting our state, I would like to bring your attention to the list of soon-to-be state laws and regulations taking effect this Monday, July 1, 2013.

Some of the measures include the new state budget, an increase to the minimum wage, mental health reforms and education mandate relief.

Below is a link to the Public Acts with the sections that will take effect, along with links to summaries for each act: http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/Content/AEArchives/ActsEffective0713.asp

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