Connecticut
Yard Goats host job fair at Dunkin Park in Hartford
Waves of people headed to Dunkin Park in Hartford on Saturday to take advantage of the Yard Goats’ annual job fair.
“I want to be successful. I want to make money. I want to make a life for myself and I’m going to do whatever it takes,” said Francisca Paul, of Hartford.
Paul, 15, is chasing her dreams with the help of the Hartford Yard Goats.
“This is very important to me because I feel like it’s the start of my future,” Paul said.
Shei s one of many student-athletes and people from the community to apply for a job at Dunkin Park for the upcoming Yard Goats season.
“It’s just a good experience. I mean it’s a nice summer job,” said Jaxon Rowlands, of Vernon.
“I just want to know what it’s like to work in such a big environment with a lot of people here,” said Elian Delgado, of Vernon.
“We’re looking for ushers, ticket takers, concession workers, you know, folks to work in production booth. We’re looking for grounds, crew members, operation teams, really a little bit of everything,” said Yard Goats General Manager Mike Abramson.
The Yard Goats have been hosting the event since 2015 and say the hope is to hire at least 100 people from Saturday’s event.
“I’m an unemployed person and I just need a job. I just love people, being around people and having the opportunity to work at a place where’s there’s a lot of people,” said Ellie Falby, of Manchester.
“I feel like I’m going to gain like a lot of experience working like a lot experience with people, a lot of new people around me and some confidence,” added Rayne Harris, of Hartford.
For anyone that missed the events, you can find more opportunities here.
NBC Connecticut is a proud partner of the Hartford Yard Goats.
Marina Mabrey torched her former team for 37 points as the Toronto Tempo came back from 14 down to beat the Connecticut Sun, 101-97, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
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WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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