What happened on Sunday, 19 February 2023
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Rep. Amy Morin Bello urged the Planning & Development Committee to pass 'Bill 06/1959' to allow rear‑roof solar in historic districts after several residents in Wethersfield were denied permits; members asked for clearer definitions of sight lines and scope.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Librarians and the State Library urged passage of HB6958, saying current ebook licensing (commonly 2‑year expirations or 26 lends) forces repeated repurchases and costs Connecticut libraries multiples of consumer prices; the State Library seeks contract‑law protections to restore negotiating power to libraries.
Temple University, Universities, Pennsylvania
President Frey establishes RCM review committee and addresses faculty concerns at Temple University
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Library advocates raise alarm over exorbitant ebook pricing affecting community access and resources.
Temple University, Universities, Pennsylvania
The board approved a resolution honoring trustee Sandra Harmon Weiss, confirmed trustee Brett Perkins, elected Leslie Ann Miller, granted faculty tenure as listed on file, authorized a WellSpan affiliation agreement and cleared acquisition authorization for a property at a cost not to exceed $2,095,300 funded from the University Reserve Fund.
Temple University, Universities, Pennsylvania
Board honors Sandra Harmon Weiss and elects Brett Perkins and Leslie Ann Miller as trustees
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Senate Bill 1313, which would allow as‑of‑right higher density development within a half‑mile of transit stations, prompted sharply divided testimony: advocates said it unlocks housing supply near transit; opponents warned it would override local planning, strain infrastructure and contain no affordability requirement in the version heard.
Temple University, Universities, Pennsylvania
President addresses community grief and highlights ongoing initiatives for safety and education.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Connecticut municipal associations told the committee reducing the statutory delinquent‑tax interest rate (currently 1.5% per month, often cited as 18% per year) could undermine collection incentives and shift costs to other taxpayers; CCM said towns are open to negotiated proration or targeted relief but want administrable, uniform rules.
Temple University, Universities, Pennsylvania
In his opening remarks, Temple University President John Fry outlined early priorities including campus and neighborhood safety, enrollment recovery, international expansion with a new Kyoto site for Temple University Japan, and philanthropy; he announced an independent staffing study for public safety and highlighted a $100,000 donation to the university's children's dental clinic.