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Joined by GHP Chief Executive Officer John Robinson, left, U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-3, and Mayor John M. Picard cut the ribbon to mark the unveiling of the commercial printer’s $3.5 million, 10-color offset press during a ceremony Thursday, Jan. 19, in company headquarters at 475 Heffernan Drive.
“Today we introduce an exciting new addition to our pressroom lineup and thank our clients for their loyalty,” said Robinson, who was joined by a select group of about 100 GHP clients, employees and vendors, as well as U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.
The state-of-the-art Akiyama jPrint540 press, which arrived in October, was manufactured in Japan and was assembled by a full-time installation team at GHP in six weeks. It measures 36 feet and weighs 140,000 pounds.
The “perfecting” press, which prints on both sides of a sheet simultaneously, is one of only seven in the U.S.
Along with faster, more efficient production, it ensures a shorter setup time, said Robinson, adding that the next closest press is in Boston.
GHP provides printing, mailing and fulfillment services to corporations and nonprofit organizations primarily in the tri-state area.
At a time when a number of Connecticut printers have shuttered due to the recession, GHP has managed to expand its business, hiring 20 new employees last year.
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Bulk trash schedule
The bulk trash pickup schedule for the next two months is Feb. 6-10 and March 5-9.
Residents are reminded that bulk pickup is on their scheduled curbside collection days in the second calendar week of each month. They also are reminded to separate metals and recyclables from regular trash and to put out trash no more than 24 hours before pickup.
Violations carry a $100 fine.
Bulk items include couches, chairs, mattresses, tables, carpeting, padding, fencing and small amounts of bundled lumber, which cannot exceed 6 feet in length.
The amount of bulk trash per collection is limited to 6 cubic yards, which is equal to a pile of trash 6 feet long, 6 feet wide and 4 1/2 feet high.
Although such “white goods” as refrigerators, washing machines and stoves are considered bulk trash in other communities, the city still picks up those items, along with tires, on residents’ weekly collection days.
To prevent a potential fine, property owners should familiarize themselves with the city’s trash guidelines, which are posted on this website.
To report a complaint, call the Department of Public Works at 203-937-3585. Complaints are kept confidential. | |
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After-school bowling league
The Recreation Department is offering an after-school bowling league for city children in grades one to six.
The five-week program will meet 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Feb. 29, at the Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling Alley, 240 Platt Ave.
Bowlers will be grouped into two levels for weekly lane assignments: grades one to three and grades four to six.
A minimum of 16 participants is needed for the league.
The $40 fee includes a pizza party March 28.
Enroll at the department's Painter Park office, 190 Kelsey Ave., or at www.whparkrec.com.
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City lists snow rules
To help expedite snow removal, the Department of Public Works is reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after snowstorms.
Under normal snow conditions, the city will issue a parking ban on the even-numbered side of most roads, unless one is posted with a no-parking sign on the odd side.
The ban is in effect for 36 hours after a snowstorm.
Residents are encouraged to park in driveways or designated private lots.
During an official snow emergency declared by Mayor John M. Picard, a parking ban will run from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on both sides of the following: Campbell and Savin avenues, Morgan Lane, Elm Street, Meloy Road, Second Avenue from Elm to Beach streets and Main Street from Savin to Washington avenues.
Police will tag and tow vehicles violating the parking ordinance at the owner’s expense.
Per city ordinance, residents and businesses are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks on and bordering their property.
Also, per ordinance, plowing or blowing of snow into city streets is prohibited, and violators are subject to fines.
Residents and businesses should take note that mailboxes damaged by snow thrown from a plow are the responsibility of the property owner. The city will only repair mailboxes damaged by the striking of a plow blade, provided that there is visible evidence, such as paint or tire tracks.
Snow removal around mailboxes is the property owner’s responsibility.
For details, call the Public Works Department at 203-937-3585. | |
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