Month: March 2014

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 5, the President will travel to Connecticut and deliver remarks at Central Connecticut State University on minimum wage. The President will be joined by Governor Malloy of Connecticut, Governor Patrick of Massachusetts, Governor Chafee of Rhode Island, and Governor Shumlin of Vermont to discuss the importance of raising the minimum wage and giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve.

 

The arrival and departure of Air Force One at Bradley Air National Guard Base are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public.  The President’s remarks at Central Connecticut State University are open to pre-credentialed media and ticketed members of the general public. Ticket distribution information is included below.

 

Members of the media who wish to cover the arrival of Air Force One at Bradley Air National Guard Base should RSVP HERE by Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM EST.

 

Members of the media who wish to cover the President’s remarks at Central Connecticut State University should RSVP HERE by Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM EST.

 

Media outlets that wish to cover both events should plan on sending separate crews to the airport and the remarks, as a single crew will not be able to cover both events.

 

Ticket Distribution Information for Members of the Public:

 

This event is free and open to the public.

 

A limited number of tickets will be available to the public starting on Tuesday, March 4 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM  at Central Connecticut State University, William Detrick Gymnasium in Kaiser Hall, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06053.  One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Event Day Logistics:

 

Public Entrance:  Main Entrance, William Detrick Gymnasium in Kaiser Hall

 

Doors Open:  11:30 AM

 

Tickets are required for entry.  Tickets are not for sale or re-sale.

 

All attendees will go through airport-like security and should bring as few personal items as possible. No bags, backpacks, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids, or signs will be allowed in the venue. Cameras are permitted.

 

MEDIA LOGISTICS BELOW ARE FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR REPORTING

 

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2014

 

NOTE: Media RSVPs do NOT guarantee access. Confirmation emails will be sent out after the deadline to RSVP has passed.

 

All times below are Eastern Standard Time.

 

Air Force One Arrival and Departure

 

Bradley Air National Guard Base

100 Nicholson Road

East Granby, CT 06026

 

Media Coverage:  Air Force One arrival and departure is open to pre-credentialed media.

 

Air Force One Estimated Arrival Time:  12:15 PM EST

Air Force One Estimated Departure Time:  3:45 PM EST

 

Media entrance:  Media must enter via the Main Gate to Bradley Air National Guard Base.  Media must present photo identification at the Main Gate.

 

Media pre-set/access time:  9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

 

Media access:  9:00 AM – 9:45AM

 

Final media access for arrival:  9:45 AM

 

No access to equipment:  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

NOTE:  Media who wish to cover the departure of Air Force One must bring all equipment during the arrival access time.  A media holding room will be available on base between the arrival and departure of Air Force One.  Media who depart Bradley Air National Guard Base after Air Force One arrival will not be able to re-access the base to cover departure.

 

Live truck parking:  Directed on-site from the Main Gate by base personnel.  All live trucks must arrive at the Main Gate no later than 9:15 AM

 

General media parking:  Base personnel will escort media from the Main Gate to the media parking lot.

 

Cable Run (distance from live truck to media riser): 400 feet

 

Throw (distance from media riser to Air Force One): 150 feet

 

No power, workspace, or wireless internet is available.

 

NOTE:  The arrival and departure of Air Force One is closed to the public.

 

All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect the identification media presents at checkpoints for entrance.  RSVPs do not guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation e-mail if you will receive a credential to cover the event.

 

Media contact for logistical and planning purposes only:  Stephanie Temaat, stemaat@who.eop.gov,(202) 503-5360

 

NOTE:  Media outlets who wish to cover the arrival and departure of Air Force One and President Obama’s remarks at Central Connecticut State University should plan on credentialing two separate crews.

 

President Obama to Deliver Remarks at Central Connecticut State University

 

Central Connecticut State University
William Detrick Gymnasium at Kaiser Hall
New Britain, CT 06053

 

Estimated Event Time: 2:40 PM

 

Media Coverage: This event is open to pre-credentialed media. Space is limited, and a media RSVP does NOT guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation email if you receive a credential to cover this event when the deadline to RSVP passes. All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect the identification media presents at checkpoints for entrance.  Remarks will also be available via live-stream at www.whitehouse.gov/live.

 

Media Entrance: Media will receive credentials and enter the event space at the southwest entrance to Kaiser Hall.

 

Media Pre-Set Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.  All media with heavy/large equipment and sticks should pre-set equipment on site. Live trucks MUST park and cable in during this time.

 

No Access to Equipment:  9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Media Access: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM

 

Final Media Access: 1:15 PM

 

Live Truck Parking: To park live trucks, follow signs for Arute Field off of Ella Grasso Boulevard. From here, turn onto Kaiser Drive and park at Frank Marietta Circle, as will be directed on site.

 

Media Parking: General media parking will be available across the street from Kaiser Hall in the Copernicus Parking Garage. From Paul Manaford Drive (also referred to as S. Perimeter Road), turn onto Service Drive to access this garage.

 

Cable Run (distance from live truck to main media riser): 500 feet.  Please note the cable run crosses a crowd footpath – 10 feet of cable covering is advised.

 

Throw (distance from main media riser to stage): 55 feet

 

Limited power and media workspace is available on site.

 

Media Contact for logistical and planning purposes only: Umarah Ali,Sali_associate@who.eop.gov , (202) 596-4160

(HARTFORD, CT) – Today at 1:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a media conference call with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest to preview President Obama’s upcoming event in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve.  Also participating will be Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin.

WHO: Governor Malloy, Governor Chafee, Governor Shumlin, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
WHAT: White House media conference call to preview President Obama’s visit to Connecticut for an event on the minimum wage
WHEN: TODAY – Sunday, March 2, 2014; 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Members of the media who wish to join this call should dial (800) 230-1059 and ask for the “White House Call.”  No passcode necessary.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $2.1 million to fund repairs to the state-owned Dooley Pond Dam in Middletown was approved at Friday’s meeting of the state Bond Commission.  Funding will be used to increase the dam’s capacity, notably during severe weather events.

 

“The Dooley Pond Dam is in need of repairs,” said Governor Malloy.  “Especially considering the increasingly severe weather we have been having, it is necessary that we have the infrastructure in place to withstand these demands.  I’m glad we could make this happen for the residents of Middletown.”

 

The Class C, or high hazard, dam, located near Route 17 south of Brushy Hill Road, is currently considered in poor condition, with issues facing the spillway and water control.  About a year ago, the left spillway training wall partially collapsed, resulting in concrete blocks and slabs falling into the spillway discharge channel.  The water level of Dooley Pond was lowered by approximately three feet at that time, and must be maintained in a lowered condition until permanent repairs can be made.

 

Funds will allow for the construction of a new, higher capacity spillway, installation of protective riprap on both the upstream and downstream channel sections, and the installation of toe drains.  These improvements will increase the capacity of the dam to handle the water flow from major storm events and create a safer and easier to manage structure.

 

“Repairs to Dooley Pond Dam will contribute to both public safety and the public’s opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy this pond,” said Commissioner Rob Klee of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which will administer this project.  “This is an important investment and we appreciate the support of the Governor and the expected support of the Bond Commission for this project.”

 

Mayor Daniel T. Drew said, “Dooley Pond is immediately adjacent to a state highway and several residential homes.  This repair is necessary and timely following last year’s lowering of the water level.  I appreciate the efforts of both Governor Malloy and Middletown’s legislative delegation in seeing through this important repair.”

 

“It is imperative that we protect the safety of our community by making these needed repairs to the Dooley Pond Dam,” said State Senator Danté Bartolomeo (D-Meriden).  “Once repairs are made to the dam, people in areas neighboring the pond and connecting streams can feel more confident in the security of their homes, and the water can be raised to a level more conducive to recreation at Dooley Pond.”

 

“I want to thank the State Bond Commission and Governor Malloy for seeing the value of these essential repairs,” said State Senator Paul Doyle (D-Wethersfield).   “We want Dooley Pond to be fully enjoyed by the public, and this project will enable more recreational activity at the pond. This is wonderful news for our residents.”

 

“Investing in infrastructure is always the right thing to do,” said State Representative Matthew Lesser (D-Middletown).  “This will protect lives and community assets.  As climate change produces stronger storms, it’s important to make necessary upgrades to our infrastructure so we can weather them.”

 

“I’m delighted that Governor Malloy is prioritizing funding for much needed infrastructure repairs here in Middletown,” said State Representative Joe Serra (D-Middletown).  “These are critical improvements to the Dooley Pond Dam and I am pleased the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be addressing them with the $2.1 million in state bonds.”