| Dearly Beloved Neighbor,
There are basketball signs on I-91, I-84, and I-395 from Massachusetts.
Following back-to-back national titles won by the UConn men’s basketball team in 2023 and 2024, the total of combined national championships won by the men’s and women’s basketball programs grew to 17, six more than any other university in the nation.
Pizza signs are on I-95 and I-84 Governor Lamont declared Connecticut the Pizza Capital of the U.S. in February with a gubernatorial proclamation, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro read it into the Congressional Record in May.
There's a Foodie sign on U.S. Route 6 from Rhode Island.
Connecticut chefs and restaurants have gained increased national recognition, capped by Chef David Standridge capturing the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast in 2024. Governor Lamont proclaimed Connecticut the “ Foodie Capital of New England” in February.
There is a Submarine sign on I-95 from Rhode Island.
The submarine was invented in Connecticut by David Bushnell in 1775, laying the groundwork for modern-day submarines. General Dynamics Electric Boat of Groton has been the primary submarine maker for the U.S. Navy since the early 20th Century. The U.S. Navy’s primary submarine base is in New London. |
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