Month: March 2014

Governor asks leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today asked leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend, in advance of the final week of open enrollment for Access Health CT.

“Connecticut is leading the nation when it comes to providing residents with affordable health care.  In fact, other states are now beginning conversations on how to adopt our model because of the tremendous work being done by Access Health CT,” said Governor Malloy.  “With the final weekend approaching, I am asking leaders of our faith community to talk with their members about not letting this opportunity pass them by.  Obtaining health care is too important, and the more people that sign up, the better off all of us will be.”
“Access Health CT makes it easy for people to get affordable, quality healthcare coverage,” said Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman. “Beyond the peace of mind that comes with having insurance, stronger families and a healthier workforce benefit everyone in Connecticut—our schools, businesses, and our economy. I urge anyone who is still uninsured to reach out to Access Health CT and learn about their options.”
To date, Access Health has enrolled 165,091 residents since its launch on October 1, 2013.
In a letter to the faith community send in February, Chief Executive Officer of Access Health CT Kevin Counihan said, “With the end of the open enrollment session fast approaching, we want to make sure that every Connecticut resident in need of health care coverage is aware that the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2014. I hope that you will take advantage of one of the many options available to you, such as enrollment fairs and retail stores.”
All consumer support is free, and provided by people who have been trained and certified by Access Health CT.
For a listing of these fairs click here: http://learn.accesshealthct.com/events/

Bridgeport News: Man attempts to light his baby on fire

2:33pm–#Bridgeport CT–VIDEO REPORT– Just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon in Bridgeport Police got a call from a woman in the 200 block of Lexington Avenue to report that a man was attempting to light a baby on fire.  The woman took the baby from the man and brought the child into her apartment until police, firefighters and EMS arrive.  The man was identified as  Marvin Williams, 28, of Bridgeport the suspect’s son. The boy is 13 months old. The boy suffered only minor injuries, thankfully.  The suspect is charged with possession of narcotics, risk of injury to a minor, reckless endangerment and third-degree assault.  Before police arrived, a nearby resident observed what was happening, went outside and took the child away from the man. As the witness took the child away, the suspect allegedly took out a lighter and attempted to burn the child. The child did not appear to have suffered any serious injuries. Both the child and the suspect, appeared to be under the influence of some substance, were taken to the hospital to be checked out.

 

 

Westport News: Swearing In of New Westport Officer

Westport CT–On Thursday, March 20, 2014 Brendan Fearon was sworn in as a Westport Police Officer by First Selectman Jim Marpe .The ceremony was held at Town Hall.

Brendan Fearon, age 25, is a Shelton, CT native and resides in Southbury. He is a 2010 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

Officer Fearon comes to the Westport Police Department from the Monroe Police Department. Previous to that he was employed as the Emergency Management Coordinator with the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals in Boston, MA.

Bridgeport Police Hockey Team Sponsors Clinic for Developmentally Disabled Players

The Bridgeport Police Department hockey team will sponsor a hockey clinic tomorrow, March 20, 2014, with the CT Storm, a non-profit dedicated to providing children with a developmental disability the opportunity to play ice hockey.

 

“As a team, we held a fundraiser to support this program,” said Police Officer Timothy Leonard, one of the organizers. “As we thought and spoke more, we decided it would be even better to host an event where, as a team, we could do some teaching and probably some learning at the same time. We all share something in common – a love for hockey.”

 

WHAT: Hockey Clinic sponsored by the Bridgeport Police hockey team

WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2014; Pizza at 6:30 p.m., Ice time at 7:30 p.m., Refreshments afterward.

WHERE: Wonderland of Ice, 123 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport CT

WHO: BPT Police Hockey Team, CT Storm and hopefully a visit from members of our Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

 

“I couldn’t be more proud. Our police officers are dedicated members of our community and nothing illustrates that better than this event,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

The BPT Police team consists primarily of Police Officers and plays in local leagues and Police/Fire charity tournaments and games.

Assisting in organizing and sponsoring Thursday’s event were: The Sound Tiger Booster Club; Vazzy’s restaurant; Rita’s Ice, and Wonderland of Ice.

 

Southern Connecticut Storm Special Hockey is dedicated to providing children from the age of five through young adult with a developmental disability the opportunity to play ice hockey. Their therapeutic program teaches skating and hockey skills, as well as gives the player the opportunity to play a team sport. Through hockey, the program emphasizes the continued development of individual life skills such as self-reliance, dependability, focus and confidence. Prior skating or hockey experience is not required.

“Job well done. Law enforcement can’t be a job where you just punch a time card,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “It comes down to relationships. This is one of many that are built every day.”

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