Zero One techno-art festival takes off in San Jose

As other artists were just unpacking their computers and hammers Sunday at the Zero One techno-art festival in San Jose, Natalie Jeremijenko was way ahead of them as she grabbed a pair of Styrofoam wings and skated around to mimic a 21st-century Icarus. Or maybe a 22nd-century Icarus.

Advice comes from several quarters on hurricane preparedness

From the electric company, to insurance companies, to a bottle water association, to a pet sitters association, advice on hurricane preparedness is being offered freely in the expectation of Hurricane Earl’s brush with the Northeast coast.

Pets ordinance bill

Introduced by the Council President at the request of the Mayor:   ORDINANCE 2010-527 [substitute] AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (ACPS); AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), PART 4 (ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND CODE REGULATION), SECTIONS 111.450 (SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE TRUST FUND) AND 111.455 (ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TRAINING AND VETERINARY ...

Earl expected to pass east of Southwestern Connecticut

Hurricane Earl is still expected to pass east of southwestern Connecticut Friday evening while a tropical storm watch remains in effect for coastal Connecticut.

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers hurricane preparedness tips

As Hurricane Earl approaches, The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency recommends a number of steps people can take to help minimize potential damage. “Early planning and preparation can be the key to your safety,” states MEMA Acting Director Kurt Schwartz.  “It is important to use your time wisely and not wait until the last minute.”