11:39pm–#Fairfield CT– #Bridgeport CT– A car wanted in a shots fired incident at Trumbull Gardens crashed into a utility pole on Collingwood Avenue in Fairfield. The car was located by Bridgeport Police on Capital Avenue but it is not known at this time if police pursued the vehicle. Witnesses told me that a black pickup truck stopped and picked up the occupants of the car.
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Bridgeport Police Shell Game. Numerous homicide investigations could be at risk. Just one week after detectives serve Mayor Ganim.
2021-01-13@1:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to Vine Street that went to two alarms. The home at 32 Vine Street suffered significant damage on all three floors and caused damage to the house to it’s left. Everyone safely made it out and there were no reported injuries to either firefighters or occupants. Preliminary said there was eight that need to be relocated and possibly another eight from the neighboring home.
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at the request of United States National Guard officials, he is authorizing the deployment of more than 100 members of the Connecticut National Guard to Washington, D.C. to aid and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power. This includes members of the Connecticut National Guard’s Military Police, as well as two patrol explosive-detection dog teams that are dual-trained for police patrol activities and explosive detection.
Additionally, the state’s Air Guard has also placed C-130H aircraft and crews on alert status, which are capable of moving personnel throughout the country if needed.
“The State of Connecticut stands ready to help ensure the peaceful transition of power and protect our democracy,” Governor Lamont said. “May God bless our brave men and women in uniform, and the United States of America.”
Governor Lamont stressed that the deployment of these Connecticut National Guard members will not impact the state’s ongoing efforts to contain and combat the COVID-19 virus.
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Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that, in coordination with the Westport Weston Health District (WWHD), information has been updated for those seeking the COVID-19 vaccine.
At this time, the following are eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine utilizing the State Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS):
Individuals included in 1a rollout:
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Individuals included in phase 1b:
Only those eligible under Phase 1a or 1b may register for the vaccine. Fill out the form to register with the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS): https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine
Full name, date of birth, zip code, occupation (including “retired”), and email address are required. The information entered will only be used for purposes of scheduling a vaccination and will remain confidential.
Once submitted, a confirmation email from DPH/VAMS will be sent, followed by another email that either approves or denies the registration. If approved, registrants may then register in VAMS and select a vaccination appointment. Make sure to check email Spam/Junk folders for the emails.
For those needing online assistance, do not have access to a device, or do not have an email address to register for the vaccine, please enlist the support of a family member or caregiver. A family member or caregiver will be needed to register, as well as receive the email communications from DPH/VAMS and schedule your appointment.
Please note that every individual must have a unique email to be registered and vaccinated with VAMS. For example, someone using their personal email to register an elderly parent may not be able to register or be vaccinated using that same email. The Westport Department of Human Services has set up a vaccination helpline at 203-341-5037 to assist.
Using VAMS is a Federal requirement at this time, but it is the only way at this time for an individual not in a congregate setting to register for and receive a vaccination in Connecticut. Once registered in VAMS, an appointment to receive the vaccine may be scheduled. This is a State program and Westport residents do not need to be vaccinated in Westport. VAMS may suggest vaccination appointments in nearby communities based on the supply of available vaccinations.
The DPH directs the prioritization and timeline for vaccine rollout. DPH continues to modify protocols and criteria for vaccination. Follow this link for updates on the State’s vaccination phases and eligibility: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccination—Phases Please contact your health care provider if you have questions about your health status or the vaccine.
The CT DPH is still in the process of finalizing its definition of Phase 1b eligible residents in Connecticut. We will continue to issue updates as new information is provided by DPH and/or the WWHD.
Additional information on the vaccine is also available on the State’s 2-1-1 line or the links referenced below.
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/covid-19%20vaccinations
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccinations—FAQs
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
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2021-01-08@8:20pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic— A roll over accident on I-95 northbound near exit 32. Avoid the area if you can.
2021-01-08@7:07pm–#Fairfield CT– Dog Bites Toddler-First responders on the way to Rolling Hills Drive where a toddler was bit in the face by a dog.
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2020-12-31 #Bridgeport CT– A man wanted in the assault of an elderly man was arrested by Bridgeport Police. The assault was on a 74 year-old man which took place at the Stop and Shop bottle return at 4531 Main Street while the man was returning bottles and cans. It appeared that the suspect attempted to cash out the victim’s bottle receipts. The victim was treated at the hospital with serious injuries.
The suspect was identified as Verol Clarke, age 49. He was taken into custody without incident. Bond was set for $25,000.
Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing a lawsuit challenging the Department of Energy’s (DOE) final rule undermining current energy efficiency standards for residential dishwashers.
The rule, issued at the request of the anti-regulatory group Competitive Enterprise Institute, unjustifiably exempts a class of dishwashers from energy efficiency standards by creating a new, unnecessary category of dishwashers defined only by shorter cycle times. In the lawsuit, the coalition intends to argue that the final rule violates the Energy Policy Conservation Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
“These regulations exist for a reason and changing the rules to exclude certain dishwashers from energy efficiency standards is both illegal and unnecessary,” Attorney General Tong said. “We’re suing to protect these critical energy efficiency standards that reduce pollution and prevent consumers from facing higher energy bills.”
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act directs the DOE to establish energy efficiency standards covering most major household products, including dishwashers. The DOE’s long-standing energy efficiency program has resulted in substantial economic and environmental benefits, with more than $2 trillion in projected consumer savings and 2.6 billion tons of avoided carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. The Energy Policy Conservation Act’s anti-backsliding provision prohibits DOE from “prescrib[ing] any amended standard which increases the maximum allowable energy use . . . of a covered product.”
In October 2020, the DOE – ignoring concerns raised in comments by a California-led coalition – moved to finalize its proposal to create a new category of dishwashers defined only by shorter cycle times. By creating a new product class, the DOE claims that short-cycle dishwashers are not subject to existing energy efficiency standards for residential dishwashers. In the lawsuit, the coalition intends to argue that the final rule:
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2021-01-03@6:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– A car has crashed into the I-95 overpass at Main and Washington Avenue. There is no driver and the passenger is unresponsive in the passenger seat.
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