Month: February 2016

Housing Authorities in Bridgeport, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford receive millions in HUD funds

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) celebrated the news that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $23.4 million dollars in funding to housing authorities across the State of Connecticut. Four areas in the 4th District received a total of $6,268,644 divided as follows:

 

  • Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport – $3,876,098
  • New Canaan Housing Authority – $25,523
  • Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk – $1,272,166
  • Housing Authority of the City of Stamford – $1,094857

 

The grants announced today are provided through HUD’s Capital Fund Program, which is aimed at supporting renovation and modernization for housing authorities throughout the country. Projects supported by these funds include roof replacement, electrical and plumbing repair or updating electrical systems.

 

“We have a potential housing crisis on our hands in Southwest Connecticut,” said Himes. “There is not enough affordable housing for low-income individuals, and the housing that we do have is too often dated, inefficient, and in need of repair. The Capital Fund Program is absolutely invaluable in helping us deal with the most pressing of these issues, but only scratches the surface of addressing the underlying needs.

 

“I spent many years working in the field of affordable housing, both at Enterprise Community Partners and as Commissioner of the Greenwich Housing Authority. While both of those experiences came with their own challenges, I emerged with a strong belief that we can provide affordable housing in the 21st Century if we continue the strong partnerships between federal, state and local officials and are committed to using innovative, forward-thinking solutions. Our task will only be done when every individual and family has access to safe affordable housing, which will save us money and lives in the long run.”

(Congressman Himes Press Release)

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Bridgeport News: Fight With Shot Fired

11:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police on scene where there was  a report of women fighting, one possibly maced and a gunshot heard in the 150 block of Hancock Avenue.  Police are checking the local hospitals for and gunshot victims.  Shell casings have been found at the scene.

 

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#Southbury, CT (February 17, 2016): State Police detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) are investigating a homicide reported in Southbury.

On February 16, 2016 at approximately 10:00 p.m. police officers from the Southbury Police Department/Resident Trooper’s Office responded to Jacob Rd. in Southbury for a reported medical emergency. Upon arrival police officers located an unresponsive male victim lying on the floor in the residence.  Officers and EMS rendered first aid, but determined there were no signs of life and the male victim was pronounced deceased. Officers checked the residence for other victims, none were found. Through the course of the investigation, officers located a second male also in the residence. While speaking with officers, the second male suddenly became ill and unconscious. Officers and EMS rendered first aid and the second male was transported to Waterbury Hospital for evaluation.

WDMC detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Through the course of their investigation, detectives determined that the second male, now suspect, was responsible for the death of the male victim. On February 16, 2016 at approximately 11:30 p.m. WDMC detectives were notified that the male suspect was pronounced deceased at Waterbury Hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) also responded to the scene, and will assist in the investigation. The OCME will determine the cause and manner of death for both the victim and suspect.

The deceased victim and suspect are identified as: Victim: Dennis R. Fitzsimmons (dob 1/18/42)

Suspect: Timothy Fitzsimmons (dob 06/25/1972)

Both of 103 Jacob Rd. Southbury, CT

(Connecticut State Police Press Release)

 

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Fairfield News: Officer Involved In Shooting Identified

Yesterday members of the Fairfield Police Department responded to a 911 call and found a violent situation occurring at a residence in town. As a result of the calls to 911, Officer Sean Fenton responded to the violent situation and fatally shot the offender. Officer Sean Fenton is a Veteran Officer who has served the community of Fairfield with distinction since May of 1990.

Officer Fenton’s quick action in responding to this incident prevented further serious injury to family members. Per policy he has been temporarily reassigned from his patrol activities. Our Detective Bureau is working with the Ct State Police and the State’s Attorney’s Office from the Stamford/Norwalk district. Ct General statute requires that any police shooting resulting in death requires the assignment of a State’s Att. From outside the geographical area to oversee the investigation with the assistance of the CSP Major Crime Squad, as it relates to the shooting.

The Fairfield Police Department is assisting in facilitating in this process to ensure full transparency. As this investigation continues, we, the Fairfield Police Department, join the Fairfield Community in praying for the full recovering of several family members who are suffering from significant injuries. We also join and commit to working to understand and make sense of this tragic situation that we responded to.

(Fairfield Police Press Release)

Lunch!

Treat yourself like I did and visit Madison Deli for lunch or breakfast! They have a great selection of sandwiches, gyros, salads and Mexican Food. Everything is fresh unlike Jared’s foot longs! Well especially now! If you are tired of the same ole same ole for lunch stop by and visit them at 1032 Madison Avenue. Owners Oscar, Rosa and the rest of the staff are so friendly. Thanks for being a part of the DoingItLocal team! Please let our sponsors know you like what they are doing. Best of all, you’ll love the food too!  Their phone number is 203-908-3839.

Is winter over?? The Weatherdogs chime in…

That maybe the questions asked to us Weatherdogs over the next few days but our answer is a big fat NO! You will start to see a lot of hyping and chatting going on with other weather sources about what some may call a huge storm for next week… but this is what we can tell you as of today.

A model consensus and almost total agreement as of this morning is showing us that all the ingredients for what could potentially be a good sized East Coast Storm for next week will be in place. Now before we get bombarded with questions it is way too early to do much of any type of forecast. There will be changes every model run over the next 5-6 days. We will have a nice little break in the winter weather action to recharge our batteries. For our landscaping and DOT friends take these next 5 days to rest up, fix and clean up any equipment that might need it.
Next Wednesday and Thursday is the time frame as of today. If we were to show you the model output for snow totals it would be an injust and not fair. Just know we are closely monitoring the potential for a storm mid to late next week.
For all our weather geek friends… yes that’s you.. yes you the one who just stopped reading our post and went and looked at the model snow fall potential please take those model images for a grain of salt. There will be plenty of changes to those pretty colors on the map in the next 5 days.

We are closely monitoring the potential for a storm. Please follow us on Facebook at Valley Shore Weatherdogs for more up to date information and posts!

Have a great day!    Tom and Kevin

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