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Stratford Health Department Hosting Free “Know Your Numbers” Health Screening Event

Feb 15, 2026 Alex

STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Health Department is inviting residents to take an important step toward better heart health by attending a free “Know Your Numbers” Health Screening event on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 468 Birdseye Street, 1st Floor Game Room. This community event is designed to raise awareness about heart health and provide residents with access to key health screenings at no cost. Screenings will include blood pressure, A1c (blood sugar), cholesterol, and BMI measurements — all important indicators that help individuals understand their overall cardiovascular health and risk factors. By knowing these numbers, residents can make informed decisions about lifestyle changes, follow up with healthcare providers if necessary, and take proactive…

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Westport

Public Hearing Scheduled for Rehabilitation/Replacement of the Cribari Memorial Bridge

Feb 14, 2026 Alex

WESTPORT, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed rehabilitation and/or replacement of the Cribari Memorial Bridge on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport. The purpose of the hearing is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about the proposed project and to offer feedback on the planned improvements. The project aims to construct a resilient structure that addresses the structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge, which carries Route 136 over the Saugatuck River. The proposal also seeks to enhance safety and accessibility for vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and marine traffic. Residents, commuters, business…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES CREATING LOAN PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS TARGETED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Feb 14, 2026 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in response to the Trump administration’s recent overhaul of the federal student loan system, which will significantly impact the ability of many students to obtain low-interest federal loans covering the costs of graduate degree programs, he has submitted legislation to the Connecticut General Assembly that will establish the Connecticut Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program. The goal of this state-funded program aims to ensure that students in Connecticut seeking graduate degrees continue to have access to low-interest loans that cover their tuition, especially those seeking nursing, social work, and physical therapy graduate degrees, which are among the professions that will be particularly impacted by the recent federal changes. “For decades, lower and…

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