6:10pm–#Fairfield CT– An alert employee at the Subway at 3363 Post Road called police that a white male attempted to pay with a counterfeit bill. Last seen headed towards I-95 on the Post Road with Michigan plates on his car.
Month: March 2014
Shelton News: Chimney Fire
5:09pm–#Shelton CT–Firefighters on the way to a chimney fire at 16 Fieldstone Road.
I-95 crashes
5:04pm–#cttraffic–2 accidents both northbound. One near exit 24 car versus truck and one near exit 27 also northbound.
Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit now manhunt
4:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– A car pulled over on Lindley Street for a traffic stop takes off and ends Wells Street ends in a foot pursuit in backyards. Man has been captured in the 100 block of Gem Avenue in a backyard.
Fairfield News: Video of Cumberland Farms Crash
#Fairfield CT–Fairfield Police released surveillance video from the crash at Cumberland Farms last night. I’ve rolled the video back twice to see the speed at which the car hits the building. Watch the car that almost crossed in front of the car as it came off the ramp. The driver is expected to be charged with DWI and driving with a suspended license.
Bridgeport News: Car shot up.
3:07pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a silver BMW with several bullet holes in it at Newfield Avenue and Orange Street.
Bridgeport News: Vehicle fire near Winthrop Middle School
2:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a Bridgeport Sanitation truck on fire in front of Winthrop Middle School, 85 Eckart Street. Update– Paper touching the manifold caused the quite minor fire.
TUESDAY: GOV. MALLOY REMINDS RESIDENTS OF IMPENDING HEALTH CARE DEADLINE; PARTICIPATES IN MINIMUM WAGE EVENT; HOLDS COMMUNITY FORUM IN ENFIELD
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Access Health CT CEO Kevin Counihan will hold a news conference in East Hartford to remind residents about the impending March 31 deadline to sign up for affordable health care through Access Health CT, Connecticut’s health care exchange.
In the afternoon, Governor Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman will join Americans United for Change at an event in Hartford to urge Congress to vote in favor of President Obama’s plan to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. The organization is currently on an 11-state “Give America a Raise” Bus Tour
, which will end at the U.S. Capitol in April.
In the evening, Governor Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will hold a community forum
in Enfield, where they will speak with members of the public about their agenda for Connecticut’s future. This will be the fourth event in this year’s series of gubernatorial community forums.
WHO: Governor Malloy, Lt. Governor Wyman, Kevin Counihan
WHAT: News conference to remind residents of impending deadline to sign up for affordable health care
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2014; 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: First Choice Health Center; 94 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford
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WHO: Governor Malloy, Lt. Governor Wyman, Americans United for Change, local business owners and workers
WHAT: “Give America a Raise” Bus Tour visits Hartford urging Congress to increase the federal minimum wage
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2014; 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Star Hardware; 2995 Main Street, Hartford
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WHO: Governor Malloy, Lt. Governor Wyman
WHAT: Governor Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman hold a community forum
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2014; 7:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Enfield Street School, Cafeteria; 1318 Enfield Street, Enfield
TUESDAY: LT. GOV. WYMAN HOSTS WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, ATTENDS ACCESS HEALTH PRESS CONFERENCE, SPEAKS AT RELEASE OF STATE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN, HOLDS ENFIELD COMMUNITY FORUM
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Executive Director Teresa Younger will host a women’s roundtable discussion on higher education. This is the fourth in a series of discussions that address the issues facing women in Connecticut including pay equity, workforce policies, and education.
The Lt. Governor will then join Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Access Health CT CEO Kevin Counihan at a press conference to highlight the March 31 healthcare enrollment deadline.
In the afternoon, the Lt. Governor will join Commissioner Jewel Mullen at the Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Health Improvement Planning Coalition meeting. The Coalition will release Healthy Connecticut 2020: The Connecticut State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan, a comprehensive plan to improve the health of Connecticut residents.
In the evening, Lt. Governor Wyman and Governor Malloy will hold a community forum
in Enfield where they will discuss the state’s future and answer questions from residents. This is the fourth gubernatorial community forum.
WHO: Lt. Governor Wyman, PCSW Executive Director Teresa Younger
WHAT: Women’s Roundtable
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: City Hall, 165 Church Street, New Haven
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WHO: Governor Malloy, Lt. Governor Wyman, Kevin Counihan
WHAT: News conference to remind residents of March 31 deadline to sign up for affordable health care
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: First Choice Health Center; 94 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford
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WHO: Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Dr. Jewel Mullen
WHAT: Release of Healthy Connecticut 2020: The Connecticut State Health Assessment and State Health
Improvement Plan
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, event runs 1-4 p.m., LG will speak at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell
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WHO: Governor Malloy, Lt. Governor Wyman
WHAT: Governor Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman hold Enfield community forum
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Enfield Street School, cafeteria; 1318 Enfield Street, Enfield
Himes Reminds Taxpayers Making $58K or Less IRS Free File Available
Free software and step-by-step help available for those who qualify at www.IRS.gov/freefile
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation services available through the Free File program. Every taxpayer with a 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less may visit www.IRS.gov/freefile
to prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost.
“With many taxpayers still preparing their returns, I encourage those making $58,000 or less to take advantage of the free tax services available from the IRS and Free File,” said Himes. “Anyone may use Free File to file a tax return or, if necessary, submit an extension – giving themselves an extra six months to prepare and file a federal tax return.”
IRS Free File is available at www.IRS.gov/freefile
, which provides a list of Free File Alliance member companies and their free tax software offerings. Users may either choose the company that fits their needs or utilize the “Help Me Find Free File Software” tool. After selecting a company, users will be transferred to the company’s website to prepare, complete and electronically file their federal income tax returns. The service is also available in Spanish.
The Free File Alliance, a coalition of 14 industry-leading tax software companies, has partnered with the IRS since 2003 to help low and middle-income Americans prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns online. The Free File Alliance is committed to giving 70 percent of Americans free access to the industry’s top online tax preparation software. About 40 million returns have been filed through Free File since its inception. For more information, visit www.freefilealliance.org