Around The Towns: Norwalk Bag Ban, Lamont's New Message From Top, Danbury Mayor Race Ramps Up
Norwalk is the latest community to adopt a ban on plastic bags.
Effective July 8, the new city ordinance prohibits the use of plastic carryout bags and sets a 10-cent charge for paper carryout bags.
The ordinance applies to any person, business or nonprofit entity that sells or provides merchandise, goods, food and beverages, or materials in the City of Norwalk.
To remind residents that the ban is not just for groceries, the city hired TFI Envision as part of an advertising campaign to promote the new law.
A “Bring Your Own Bag” message, on posters and bus placards, is in both English and…
Thanks, Obama: Ex-President Endorses Hudson Valley Congressional Candidate
A Congressional candidate in the Hudson Valley received an endorsement from former President Barack Obama on Wednesday.
Rhinebeck resident Anthony Delgado, a Schenectady native challenging first-term Republican John Faso in the 19th District in November’s midterm elections, was among 81 Democrats who received the former Commander-in-Chief’s vote of approval this week.
The 19th district - where Delgado is running - includes parts of Dutchess, Ulster, Greene, Columbia, Sullivan, Delaware, Schoharie, Otsego, Rensselaer, Montgomery and Broome counties.
“Today I’m proud to endorse such a wide …
