June 2015 – Page 25 – DoingItLocal

Governor’s Residence Participating in State’s Annual Tourism Event

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Governor’s Residence will be participating in the state’s 11th annual Connecticut Open House Day and will be open to the public for tours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015.

Connecticut Open House Day is an annual showcase coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism that encourages residents and visitors to explore the state’s exciting destinations and attractions – new and old – by offering special incentives for one day only, such as free or reduced admission, free gifts, or special exhibits and activities. This year, on June 13, approximately 188 arts, history and tourism attractions throughout the state will be participating in the event, the full list of which can be found on the state’s tourism website at www.CTvisit.com .

“Nearly 200 tourist attractions and destinations throughout the state will be offering special deals and discounts as part of the annual Connecticut Open House Day festivities, giving residents and visitors alike a great opportunity to explore the museums, galleries, theaters, vineyards, shops and historic properties that make Connecticut so unique,” Governor Malloy said. “In addition, we are proud to open the Governor’s Residence once again for public tours during the day. I encourage everyone to visit CTvisit.com to see the full list of the day’s offerings and take full advantage of our state’s annual tourism showcase.”

The Governor’s Residence is located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford. There is no admittance fee for the open house and tickets are not needed. Docents will be available for tours of the Residence, which will also include the outdoor sculpture park, featuring artwork donated by local artists, as well as the garden, designed by the architectural landscape program at the University of Connecticut. Italian ice will also be served on the outdoor patio.

Information about the history of the Connecticut Governor’s Residence can be found on the Governor’s website.

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Weston New: Home Robbery

12:11pm–#Weston CT–An Eleven O’Clock Road woman was robbed in her home, held down and had a watch and ring from her. Police are investigating. So far a vague description of a black male in his fifties wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and black jacket. He fled in a tan or brown vehicle. Unknown direction of travel. If you drive a brown or tan vehicle you can expect to be pulled over.

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I-95 Traffic Slow Down

11:50am–#cttraffic–#Norwalk CT–Firefighters dispatched to I-95 northbound near exit 15 with injuries but it looks like someone repair their car complete with hydraulic jack. If the traffic hasn’t slowed yet it will when the firetrucks arrive.

Volunteers Renovate Community Center

How about some likes for the volunteers that helped renovate the lobby at the Hall Neighborhood House on George Pipkin Way?

Video Report–#Bridgeport CT–The BRBC’s Leadership of Greater Bridgeport (LGB) Project Group hosted an unveiling of the lobby renovations at Hall Neighborhood House on Wednesday. Robert Dzurenda, Hall Neighborhood House Development Director, and LGB’s Project Group cut the ribbon cutting. The renovations were done by volunteers and funded by Aquarion, Home Depot, BioMetrics, TD Bank and Bigelow Tea to name a few.

Hall Neighborhood House provides a host of social and educational programs that benefit the lives of children, youth, families and senior citizens in Bridgeport and the surrounding communities.

Monroe News: Car Into A Tree

11:59pm–#Monroe CT–Now a report a car into a tree in front of 311 Stanley Road. First responders on the way.

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Seymour News: Head On Collision

11:48pm–#Seymour CT– Prayers needed– A report of a head on collision in front of 231 Roosevelt Drive with multiple injuries. Additional ambulance with EMS trained in advanced life support sent the scene.

Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

6:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Bridgeport Firefighters were called for a porch fire in the back of 246 Lexington Avenue. The fire was out within the six minutes it took me to drive to the scene. The fire extended to the second and third floor porch but did not appear to extend into the apartments.

Wheelchair Collection

Chariots of Hope is a Connecticut-based, nonprofit organization that collects used wheelchairs and then refurbishes and distributes them to people around the world. Efforts are underway to raise public awareness about the need for this service and to encourage people who own wheelchairs that are no longer in use to donate them to this worthy cause. There are nearly 20 million children and adults around the world who could make use of the wheelchairs that now sit idle in people’s attics and basements.

Chariot’s next major collection effort is the 16th annual “Day of 1000 Wheels.” The goal is to collect 300 wheelchairs in one day, Saturday, June 6, 2015.

Anyone wishing to donate a wheelchair may drop it off at Connecticut State Police barracks between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Representatives from Chariots of Hope will be on hand

to accept the wheelchair donation. For additional information, call (860) 242-HOPE or visit the Chariot’s Website at www.chariotsofhope.org.

State Police Drop off locations for the wheelchair collection:

State Police Troop B 463 Ashley Falls Road, North Canaan

State Police Troop G 149 Prospect Street, Bridgeport

State Police Troop I 631 Amity Road, Bethany

Last year more than 180 wheel chairs were collected across Connecticut at State Police Troops.

Governor Malloy Press Release

Largest transportation investments in Connecticut history, launching a new era of infrastructure improvements:

The adopted state budget includes the largest transportation investments in Connecticut history, which will launch a new era of infrastructure improvements to give Connecticut a best-in-class transportation system.
This will include a $2.8 billion increase for infrastructure over the next five years, including $1.77 billion for rail, $613 million for highways, $281 million for bridges, $101 million for bicycle and pedestrian trails, and $43 million for bus service. In total over the next five years, approximately $10 billion will be spent on transportation between this budget, planned capital spending, and federal funds.
Projects include fixing the “Mixmaster” on I-84 in Waterbury, as well as the Hartford I-84 Viaduct. For rail, it will allow Connecticut to complete the Hartford Line running from New Haven to Springfield, and also to increase service on the New Haven Line with improvements to all branch lines including New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury. It also includes historic, first-of-their-kind investments in local bike and pedestrian improvements throughout our state.
In recent decades, Connecticut has not kept up with a needed modernization of its transportation systems. With the adopted state budget, Connecticut is entering into a new era that will deliver a best-in-class transportation system. (House Bill 7061)

Improving access to affordable and reliable energy for Connecticut families and businesses:

Continue reading Governor Malloy Press Release

Bridgeport News: Car Crashes Into Porch

10:33am–#Bridgeport CT–One man was injured and transported to the hospital after he lost control of his car and crashed into 1828 North Avenue (near Park Avenue).