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Government May 24, 2013 at 08:56 pm

Trumbull's Taxes to Increase 1.87 Percent

Trumbull's new tax rate will be 31.286 mills, an increase of 1.87 percent, First Selectman Tim Herbst said Friday afternoon. "Please be advised that… in accordance with the Town Charter and a legal opinion from our Town Attorney, I am setting

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Chris Wendt May 24, 2013 at 08:29 pm

The real story here seems to be that the Board of Finance was unable to agree and actually became…Read More "deadlocked Thursday night". In other words the Board of Finance dropped back and punted, allowing the First Selectman to do an end-around with the mill rate percentage increase to favor his own image in an election year, in my opinion. When actual (or approved, budgeted) spending of real dollars exceeds the capacity of the mil rate that has been set, then the resulting gap becomes one primarily of credibility, or, of transparency, to use Mr. Tesoro's word for it. While it is indeed possible to dress up something to look good in an election campaign, it may still smell bad if you get too close, you know, and take a look at the details.

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Trumbull Memorial Day Line Up Finalized

Trumbull Police, town officials and veterans are urging residents to attend the town's…

Summer May 24, 2013 at 03:44 pm

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Love Parades? Marches Around Connecticut This Weekend

2013 Memorial Day Parades: When and Where Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer…

Around Town May 24, 2013 at 07:09 pm

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Trumbull Students Decorate The Westfield Trumbull Mall

Proud parents and grandparents packed a corner of the Trumbull Mall Thursday night to see art…

Schools May 24, 2013 at 06:17 pm

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How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the…

A child is pulled from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla. Credit: AP Images.

Police & Fire May 23, 2013 at 08:27 pm

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TYA Summer Musical Announced!

TYA Summer Musical Announced! Thoroughly Modern Mille

Trumbull Youth Department TYA'… May 24, 2013 at 12:09 pm

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Trumbull Youth Association May 24, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Thanks, They have been corrected AUGUST 1-4.

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LovesTrumbull May 15, 2013 at 12:01 pm

The performance dates listed aren't correct: "Performances will be held June 1-4, 2013."

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THE BASICS!

THE BASICS! So before we get into swapping delicious simple recipes let’s talk about the…

HEALTHY AND CONVENIENT MEALS May 24, 2013 at 11:49 am

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Joanna Leone May 24, 2013 at 04:40 pm

Hey David, I usually use whole eggs in my fritatta, but I add in eggwhites ( to increase the…Read More protein content) zucchini and part skim mozzarella are great to add in there. Some like scallions with it.

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David LaCroix May 24, 2013 at 01:49 pm

Thanks Joanna, I even make a Fritatta from eggbeaters. My kids love breakfast night for dinner. I…Read More make it the night before then cut wedges the next day and microwave. i serve with fresh fruit and whole grain bread or rolls! Simple easy and healthy dinner.

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Joanna Leone May 24, 2013 at 01:03 pm

Grilling is always the best. Love your blog! I never thought about eggbeaters with the grilled…Read More veggies. I will have to try that. Thanks Dave.

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