Month: January 2014

CT Veteran’s ID

Governor Dannel P. Malloy  joined military veterans, local business leaders and state officials to promote theConnecticut Veterans’ ID program, a joint initiative between the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) that gives veterans an option to place an American flag symbol on a state-issued license or identity card to designate his or her veteran’s status.  The insignia is designed to help businesses and service providers establish eligibility for various discounts, programs, and services available to veterans. “We created this program to improve the delivery of services and benefits to the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation.  We want to ensure that the verification of their veterans’ status is as simple as a…

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Coupons and Smart Shopping Advise at the Fairfield Public Library

#Fairfield, CT-- Back by popular demand, Marilyn Zelinsky-Syarto of Two Frugal Fairfielders will present a complimentary, hands-on workshop about Smart Shopping and Coupons at the Fairfield Public Library Woods Branch. The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. at 1147 Fairfield Woods Road. Learn how to use coupons, shop smart and cut your grocery bill by fifty percent. Learn the secrets to finding multiple coupons and reaping the savings even when purchasing healthy foods. Marilyn will even share the best places on the Internet to turn to for couponing with hands-on tours of tops sites. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For…

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Fairfield News: Worn American Flag Disposal

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 12:30 pm, he will join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and members of American Legion Post 143 at a press conference inside the lobby of Old Town Hall, 611 Old Post Road, to unveil a mailbox ready to receive tattered and torn American flags for appropriate disposal. This is a joint project of the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter, (DAR), American Legion Post 143, and the Town of The mailbox, which will be placed in the lobby of Old Town Hall, starting Monday, January 27, 2014, is easily identified with the Town’s 375th deposited in the mailbox and there will be a weekly pick up by…

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Bridgeport News: Three Teens Arrested in Stolen BMW

#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 17, 2014 – Three teenagers face charges after being caught in a stolen car Thursday evening. Officer Anthony Caiazzo and Keith Hanson were traveling south on Central Avenue when they observed a BMW traveling at a high rate of speed. Earlier, Officer Julio Diez had issued a radio broadcast looking for a stolen BMW. The officers turned around and attempted to catch up to the car. They were able to verify that the license plate on the car was the same as that of the stolen car. Officer Juan Esquilin pulled in front of the car and Hanson and Caiazzo stayed behind it. The car pulled over. Ultimately, all three occupants complied with officers’ orders to roll down the windows and…

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