Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice

10/16/2026

Connecticut communities shouldn't have to carry the burden of more waste burning. Read why a proposed incinerator is the wrong path forward: https://www.courant.com/2026/10/11/opinion-why-a-proposed-ct-waste-incinerator-is-a-bad-idea/?share=dsswoopoacapr1w1t0or

In partnership with Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)'s Global Week of Action to Stop Incineration.

01/16/2026

The John F Kennedy High School Band, located in Waterbury, CT, has been invited to attend the National Vietnam Veterans’ Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. They are raising money to make this experience accessible to all their students, regardless of financial background. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for the students of the marching band. To learn more and to donate, please visit:

The Kennedy High School Marching Eagles are the only competitive marching band in the city of Waterbury, CT! The band is under the direction of Band Director, Nick Drabik. His vision, passion and...

12/18/2025

The water main break in Waterbury left many without heat, in addition to water. CCEEJ's Executive Director, Sharon Lewis, highlights the need to address aging infrastructure to protect the most vulnerable residents.

Emergency responses, such as bottled water distribution, were essential but stretched thin.