Sunday, May 20, 2012
New law gets mixed reaction in state.
For the first time in Connecticut since at least 1934, people will be able to buy alcohol this Sunday, and every Sunday thereafter. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law a bill amending Connecticut’s Blue Laws, giving permittees the option of selling liquor and beer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Malloy said the bill moves “in the direction of making Connecticut competitive for this industry.” “I'm sure what will be said is that this is about Sundays, but it's more than that," Malloy said. "It is literally about our ability to compete with states that have been taking money away from us on an ongoing basis. When the product is less expensive and more convenient to purchase in surrounding states, you lose $570 million worth of sales.” …
Friday, May 18, 2012
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is the conference's keynote speaker
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is set to be the keynote speaker at Thursday's Connecticut Conference on Tourism, which will be held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. According to the press release, the day-long conference will cover Malloy's vision for Connecticut tourism and will cover insight on how to improve business using travel trends, international travelers, group travel and conferences, partnerships, online marketing strategies and hospitality. “This marks a dramatic turning point for the tourism industry. The Governor and our legislature understand the importance of tourism as a significant revenue generating vehicle for Connecticut," Randy Fiveash, state tourism director, said in the press release. Every state dollar …
Friday, May 11, 2012
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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Wednesday, May 9
Shunyata Healing Center is offering a deal on services and gift certificates
Barbara Gaudio of the Shunyata Healing Center in East Haddam, a Middlesex County favorite, has announced that she'll be offering a deal perfect for Mother's Day! According to the ad, she's offering $10 off the purchase a service or gift certificate for Mom. The ad says that the service/gift certificate must be for a session that's one hour or longer. The deal runs through June 30.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Patch stopped by the Occupy Margaritas Celebration in Mystic and learned how to make the restaurant’s La Chica Margarita and Guacamole.
The Cinco de Mayo party has been in full swing at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Mystic all week. The popular Mystic eatery has spent the past four days celebrating the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, with a series of events including a family fun night, a party benefiting local charities and a fundraiser for local schools. “Margaritas mission has always been to support local schools and charities through fundraising efforts at our restaurants,” said Founder John Pelletier. “It is important to us that we dedicate a day during our year’s biggest celebration to give back to our communities. We have planned exciting events throughout the week, giving our guests plenty of reasons to come by and Occupy …
Hungry? Need a massage? You have more options in town.
The Portland Economic Development Council is pleased to announce the opening of two businesses in town. Thoughtful Touch Massage & Body Work Thoughtful Touch Massage & Body Work has opened at 264 Main St. The business offering prenatal, hot stone and customized massage is open by appointment. Owner and Portland resident, Trish Burdett, is a graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Connecticut licensed, certified for pediatric massage, and nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Trish believes in the therapeutic benefits of massage, especially when recovering from injury or illness. For more information, or to make an appointment, contact Trish at (860)796-5028. The …
