Archive for Business

Noise ordinance ready to rumble

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer March 5, 2010

With public hearing attendees seemingly in support of a revised noise control ordinance, the town council is set to vote on the new rules later this month.
On Tuesday, several speakers supported a proposed noise control ordinance. Selectmen are expected to act on the plan March 16. The council meets that day at 7 p.m. in [...]

Cardio Express hearing continued once again

by: Caitlin E. Dineen | Staff Writer February 2, 2010

The hearing was continued to allow extra time for abutting property owners to voice concern or support about the proposed fitness center.

Gov. Rell visits Willimantic to promote Day of Compassion

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 6, 2009

Donations of non-perishable food will benefit the soup kitchen.

Country Club changes hands

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer October 2, 2009

The former Willimantic Country Club has officially been sold to a group headed by former University of Connecticut basketball star Donny Marshall.

Bill change should keep 500 million plastic bottles out of the state’s trash

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor September 29, 2009

Exemptions to the amended bill include water bottles or other noncarbonated water beverage products in containers 3 liters or larger.

Former fitness center eyed for off-track betting

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer September 9, 2009

According to Sweeney’s letter to zoning commission chairman Norman Allard Jr., Autotote is the sole and exclusive operator of off-track betting facilities in the state.

U.S. Postal Service looking to close offices, drop one delivery day

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor September 4, 2009

“We are on pace to meet our goal of reducing work hours by more than 100 million [equivalent to 57,000 full-time positions] for the entire year.”

Housing authority puts funds to work

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer August 18, 2009

The project is being funded by a $502,604 grant - federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Willimantic Stop & Shop helps fundraiser

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer August 4, 2009

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company announced today that its store in Willimantic, Connecticut reached its goal for the 2009 Triple Winner program, raising over $10,300 toward Stop & Shop’s efforts to eradicate childhood cancer and fund research.
These funds contributed to the $5.25 million raised chain-wide in this year’s Triple Winner campaign.
By purchasing a scratch-off [...]

QVCC at record pace for enrollment

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer August 4, 2009

Program areas that are showing some of the highest declared majors include business degrees, such as accounting and management, which are currently posting increases of 50 and 34 percent respectively and medical assisting, which is up 38 percent.

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