Volume 16, Number 44
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Friday, October 29, 2021
No shortage of haunts around Connecticut By Michael Luciano Special to The Citizen
With Halloween around the corner, it’s an appropriate time for delving into Connecticut’s haunted past. Connecticut history goes back five centuries, so nearly anywhere you go in our state, you’ll find somewhere or something with historical significance. There are some loca-
tions, however, which are known for more than their connection to bygone times.
Here are some Connecticut locations with reported haunted histories :
brought a curse placed on the family when their ancestor was beheaded by King Henry VIII.
Along with being one of the oldest states in America, many believe Connecticut is also among the country’s most haunted; with tales of ghostly apparitions, centuries-old curses, and monstrous beings lurking in the woods.
Dudleytown, Cornwall
Dudleytown was plagued by mysterious deaths, suicides, disappearances and the like.
Situated in an isolated section of Cornwall, Dudleytown is widely considered the most-haunted place in Connecticut. The Dudley brothers came to the area around 1747 and allegedly
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North Haven theater gets solar power
ACES unveils state’s first full-size electric school bus
Hartford-based solar energy developer Verogy announced the completion of a rooftop solar energy project at Cinemark North Haven and XD. Cinemark will own the system and use the clean energy it produces to power a meaningful portion of its operations.
Area Cooperative Educational Services has the first full-size electric school bus in Connecticut. The 2021 Blue Bird electricpowered bus was unveiled on Oct. 15 at the ACES transportation headquarters in North Haven.
The 960-module array will produce 434,285 kilowatt hours of Class I renewable energy every year without generating any emissions and will offset the equivalent of 308 metric tons of carbon dioxide -- the amount of greenhouse gas emissions saved by taking about 67 cars off the road each year.
According to a press release, “The electric vehicle (EV) and the associated charging infrastructure was made possible by matching funds awarded to ACES under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).” The Blue Bird electric-powered school bus replaced ACES’ Class V diesel bus, which will be destroyed. The press release states, “To further demonstrate the organization’s commitment to improve air quality and create healthier transportation options for their ACES Whitney Academy students who participate in FOX61 student population, ACES will in- Student News covered the Oct. 15 ribbon-cutting ceremony for See Bus, A2
Regardless of whether a curse factored in, the number of such occurrences was disproportionately high
ACES’ new electric school bus.
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“Verogy has been an incredible partner throughout this process, operating with exceptional execution from beginning to end,” Art Justice, Cinemark vice president of energy and sustainability, stated. “We are proud to provide our Cinemark North Haven and XD guests with an immersive cinematic experience that is powered by clean, renewable energy, further expanding our portfolio of solar-powered theatres.” “We’re excited to announce the completion of this project and are grateful for the opportunity to work with Cinemark to advance the company’s sustainability goals,” See Theater, A2