HARTFORD—Folks who keep an eye on environmental issues here gave state Rep. Penny Bacchiochi a good score for her votes supporting green initiatives in Connecticut. Bacchiochi, who represents the 52nd General Assembly District, scored 85 percent in the annual scorecard issued Thursday by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters. Among the environment-related bills supported by [...]
UNION — Rep. Penny Bacchiochi today got a first-hand look at how drawing down a lake can affect its shoreline. Bacchiochi joined a variety of officials, including state Sen. Tony Guglielmo, on a boat trip at Mashapaug Lake. Also participating were Union First Selectman Andy Goodhall and Amey Marrella, new commissioner of the state’s Department [...]
While the primary focus of the most recent legislative sessions has been rightly on the economy, taxes and jobs, the environment continues to be an important issue for all of us. Even during hard economic times, we are obligated to be good stewards of the environment. Over the years, when the state’s budget has been [...]
