Connecticut

Even in my rural, small town they're getting 300ish voters a day. It's so much quicker and easier to go get it done now. They really are making it more convenient to vote.

There is also a statewide question on the ballot regarding absentee ballots and making them available to anyone for any reason.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/124913

cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/736259987453677985

Three men in a little boat.

Ran the New Haven Road Race today with my wife and we both did well, almost two minutes faster than last year. Did any other Fediverse people partake?

#BlackAndWhite #shore #NewHavenHarbor #fishing #boats #NewHavenRoadRace #running #5k @[email protected]

Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the US to ban the use of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in protective gear worn by firefighters.

Turnout gear, including jackets, pants, boots, gloves and other protective equipment that firefighters wear is treated heavily with PFAS that makes it resistant to water and heat, and helps the textiles breathe.

But the protection comes at a steep cost: the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) estimates cancer from turnout gear accounted for 66% of firefighter deaths from 2002 to 2019.

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It sounds like a bridge got washed out and they're stuck, but safe.

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In a race that attracted statewide attention, Jacobson's victory comes a day after a Figueroa aide was condemned for calling him "an Israeli lawyer", and the same day the DCC unearthed a video of Figueroa saying that "We cannot permit a person who is of Jewish origin, of Jewish origin, to represent our community".

A close ally of Figueroa, David Michel, also lost his primary yesterday.

Magnitude 4.8 and 4.0 in NJ today. Looks to be near a record for size and proximity to CT based on usgs.gov. Only thing I could find bigger/closer was dated from 1884.

Strong Storm System Friday Night into Saturday - Full Briefing

I love live music, from the local band on the town green to stadium shows at Fenway/Foxboro. So if you have a show you're excited about or a favorite place to go see music, post them up.

The food trucks at Long Wharf in New Haven pay the City for permits to park there. The Saved you a click list is:

Arepas CT

El Azteca

El Rinconcito

Ixtapa

La Chalupa

La Chicky Munchy

La Jaltera

La Patrona

La Unica

Old Mexico

Mexicalli Black Truck

Sandwiches El Cubano

Santa Apolonia

Sweeney’s Hot Dog King

Sweeney Mexican Food

Tacos Santa Ines

Tripletas &More

Winn Pinchos

If we can get a few users from around the state to post local stuff maybe we can get generate some momentum. Thoughts?

Mike Allen, formerly of I-95, has had a podcast for the last few years. It has a lot of neat facts and stories about our beautiful state. I really find it worth a listen. Check it out!

I hope things improve for the victim. That's a rough hit.

The Goshen Fair is always on Labor Day weekend. One of the areas largest Ag fairs it's worth checking out. Fair food galore, animals, deadly carny rides (I kid, or do I ?) and lots of stuff to see and do. It runs 8-6 today.