Powder scares prompt closure of 3 Connecticut buildings
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A government building in Waterbury and two schools in Newington and Manchester remain closed as authorities investigate suspicious white powders discovered by workers.
The Rowland State Government Center in Waterbury and Ruth Chaffee Elementary School in Newington were evacuated Thursday and the Keeney Street Elementary School in Manchester was locked down after workers found white powders. All three buildings will be closed Friday.
Authorities say the powder at the Manchester school was found in an envelope with a letter that referred to al-Qaida.
No one was injured in any of the incidents. Officials say the powders are being tested.
Powder scares have been reported at schools and government offices across the state and the country this year, but none of the substances were found to be hazardous.
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