The $12.5 million plan for the new Branford fire headquarters cleared a big hurdle this week after the Board of Finance voted unanimously to approve the request. The proposal now…

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$12.5 Million Branford Fire HQ Plan Advances

April may be eight months away, but it is never too early to start thinking about saving on your taxes. Take advantage of these summer savings before it is too late.

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Summertime tax savings

The Saratogian is working on a series of articles examining how federal stimulus money has been utilized locally, as well as articles on local unemployment, and we’re looking for your help.

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Your 2 cents: Did federal stimulus save your job? Are you unemployed?

Little lessons now can add up to a lot later. Heres how to talk to your kids about money management.

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How to Raise Financially-Smart Kids

The plan was developed by Honeywell International. Smagala said the energy savings plan will allow the district to complete much needed facilities projects using energy savings from energy conservation measures to pay for them.

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North-Voorhees board adopts energy savings plan

Houston-Based Bandyz.com Creates Special Edition of Shaped Silicone Wristbands to Benefit Wildlife Rescue Efforts on the Gulf Coast While Educating Children and Adults About the Effects of Oil on Wildlife.

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How Can Rubber Bands Save Lives After an Oil Spill?

New Milford finance director Ray Jankowski. Photo: File Photo / The News-Times File Photo NEW MILFORD — Ray Jankowski , town finance director, wants taxpayers to know town management is ever on the lookout to save money by “thinking outside the box.”

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New Milford finance director helps position town to save dollars by "thinking out of the box’

It could save New York state billions of dollars. At least that’s what a number of state taxpayers who filed a lawsuit against the state think – as they try to stop New York from giving all that taxpayer money to corporations.

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Court documents: New York taxpayers give $4.8 billion to businesses

Social Security: Plan retirement like a long vacation

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Social Security: Plan retirement like a long vacation

The Great Reflation: How Investors Can Profit From the New World of Money The government has attempted to pump air back into the bubble in a financial experiment of unprecedented magnitude. The goal is to get markets up, save banks and corporations, and reduce unemployment.

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The Great Reflation: How Investors Can Profit From the New World of Money