Valley Lawmakers, Firefighters Mark New Law

A gaggle of local firefighters and lawmakers joined Gov. Dannel Malloy Aug. 16 to watch the governor sign a Valley-born bill into law.

The boot drive bill” allows fire departments to conduct fundraising boot drives on state highways. 

The measure was prompted by an incident when Derby Firefighters were ordered to end a fundraiser because it took place on a state road,” according to a press release from state Rep. Themis Klarides, R‑Derby.

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