More information about the accident was not available from police in the afternoon.

Sheriff Ken Mason said later the annual drill was conducted to meet state Department of Corrections regulations.

Although the board voted late Tuesday to approve the plan, critics say it still doesn’t blend into the surrounding state buildings.

The project developer told the Planning Board before its vote that financing for the project is ‘fragile.’

Viewing parties gave people a chance to get a glimpse of Monday’s rare coast-to-coast eclipse.

The ladder truck is in Connecticut for repairs, which won’t cost the city any money because it is still under warranty.