Train Winter

State Transportation Chief Describes Service Cuts, Rail Fare Hikes Coming Soon Unless Alternate Funding Found

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Rail fare increases of 21 percent over three years, starting with 10 percent in July, and another 10 percent hike next year, cuts in train service on weekends and off-peak times on the New Canaan Branch, and bus fare increases are coming unless the state finds some funding alternative. That was the harsh message Connecticut Transportation Commissioner James Redeker gave New Canaanites on Wednesday. About 60 people went to the meeting in New Canaan Town Hall. “This is not my wish […],” Redeker said. “I’m trying to do this in a rational way, but it’s certainly not a pleasant way.”

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Panel Discussion on Changes to State Funding for Local Education

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A panel discussion on changes to state funding for local education, hosted by state Sen. Bob Duff, is being held starting at 7 p.m. in Norwalk City Hall. “This is opportunity for folks to learn more about the important changes included in this year’s bipartisan budget that delivers critical funding to our cities and towns,” said an announcement from Duff’s office. On the panel will be Duff,  Connecticut School Finance Project Director Katie Roy, Democrats for Education Reform Connecticut State Director Amy Dowell, Norwalk Federation of Teachers President Mary Yordon, and Board of Education member Barbara Meyer-Mitchell. Duff, the majority leader in the state Senate — the No. 2 position, just below the state Senate president pro tempore — represents Norwalk and about half of Darien in the 25th district. Sertraline no prescription
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