Mayor Luke Bronin today announced that Brett Broesder has been named Director of Communications and New Media for the City of Hartford, Conn. In this role, Broesder will serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson for the capital city. He is replacing Samaia Hernandez, who is pursuing new opportunities.
“I’m thrilled to have Brett on our team,” said Mayor Bronin. “With his wide-ranging experience in communications and policy, he is sure to be an asset to Hartford as we right our fiscal ship and move the city toward a more prosperous future.”
Broesder joins the City of Hartford with more than a decade of communications experience. Most recently, he served as the communications director for the City of Bridgeport, Conn.
Previously, Broesder served in a vast array of senior level communications roles, including: direct mail consultant for The Baughman Company; Communications Director for the Montana Democratic Party; media relations specialist for global communications firm Hill & Knowlton, as well as Ketchum; Policy and Legislative Director for Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin; and Campaign Manager for Peter Kilmartin’s successful Rhode Island Attorney General Campaign in 2010. Broesder holds a B.A. in political science from Rhode Island College.
“I’m honored to join Mayor Bronin and his team,” said Broesder. “It’s an exciting time in the state’s capital city. I look forward to working with folks across the city to share Hartford’s story.”
9:11pm–#Fairfield CT– Two tall Hispanic males wearing dark hoodies robbed the Milk Plus Convenience Store at 140 Post Road at gunpoint. They fled on foot onto Fairfield Avenue, State Police K-9 is tracking .
8:22pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Multiple calls of shots fired on Ruth and Madison Avenue. Two cars were seen fleeing the scene south on Park Avenue. One vehicle was gray with a loud muffler. So far no reports of anyone or anything being hit.
1:11pm–#Trumbull Connecticut– A Wildflower Lane resident is reporting to police that their shed was broken into, tools and a backpack blower was taken.
10:39am–#cttraffic–#Shelton CT–Route 8 northbound rollover crash between where else exits 12 and 13. The person was able to get out and reporting no injuries.
We say First Call because god only knows this storm will bite us in the butt and make us look like fools. But as of now this is what we are seeing. Could it be less?? Yes… could it be more?? highly unlikely. These totals are on the slightly higher side due to the complexity of this storm.
Timing is still a tough call but most of us will be asleep when the heaviest if you want to call it that of the snow will fall. It looks to last into the morning hours in the West and Central parts of the state. It holds out a bit longer in the East.
School delays will be expected especially in Central and Eastern CT. There may be some delays in the West towns but only as a precaution. Look for cancellations in Eastern CT and maybe some over protective school officials in Central CT.
This will be the heavy wet type snow so we could see some power lines and tree branches come down especially in Eastern CT causing some power outages.
Thats all for now we will follow up later on today. Enjoy the Sun while it lasts. It is much cooler outside and the temps will drop as the day goes along.
#Middletown, CT– Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionCommissioner Dr. Dora Schriro today announced the appointment of Major Alaric J. Fox to Colonel, MajorGeorge Battle to Lieutenant Colonel, Office of Field Operations, Major Edwin S. Henion to Lieutenant
Colonel, Office of Professional Standards and Support Services, and Major David Rosado to Lieutenant Colonel, Office of Administrative Services, within the Division of State Police. The reorganization of Senior Command from one to three Lieutenant Colonels is designed to enhance the division’s execution of activities and outcomes and its span of control, while achieving a net reduction in Command personnel and a significant cost savings to the department. “I am delighted to announce the appointments of Colonel Fox and Lieutenant Colonels Battle, Henion, and Rosado to their new leadership posts,” said Commissioner Schriro. “They are all are exceptional individuals, each one an outstanding public servant who has dedicated his career to ensuring the public’s safety and wellbeing. Their knowledge, skills, and abilities are outstanding and their collective leadership and experience will be invaluable to state troopers and the people of Connecticut alike, as they address the many issues and opportunities we face today, and advance the state police force forward.”
Colonel Fox is a 22-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police. He has worked as a Patrol Trooper, a Resident Trooper, a Training Academy Staff Instructor, a Patrol Sergeant, and a Sergeant on the Commissioner’s Staff. In 2004, Colonel Fox was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, thereafter serving as the Commanding Officer of Troop C-Tolland, and the State Police Training Academy. In 2010, Colonel Fox was promoted to the rank of Captain where he served as the Commanding Officer of the Bureau of Selections and Training and later the Professional Standards Unit. In 2011, Colonel Fox was promoted to the rank of Major where he most recently served as the Chief of Staff to Colonel Brian Meraviglia. Colonel Fox began his law enforcement career as a police officer with the Willimantic Police Department and then as an FBI Agent. Colonel Fox holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and a Juris Doctorate from Western New England College School of Law. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Virginia.
Lieutenant Colonel Battle is a 28-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police. He has worked as a Patrol Trooper, Detective, and Resident Trooper Sergeant. In 2004, Lieutenant Colonel Battle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he served as Commanding Officer of Troop I-Bethany and then Troop W-Bradley Airport, and in the Office of Administrative Services. In 2010, Lieutenant Colonel Battle was promoted to the rank of Captain where he served in Western District Headquarters, Professional Standards, and the Bureau of Field Technology, Infrastructure, and Transportation. In 2015, Lieutenant Colonel Battle was promoted to the rank of Major where he most recently served in the Bureau of Business Development. Lieutenant Colonel Battle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western New England College, a Master’s Degree from Quinnipiac University, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Lieutenant Colonel Henion is a 26-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police. He has worked as a Patrol Trooper, Resident Trooper, Sergeant and Master Sergeant. In 2004, Lieutenant Colonel Henion was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he served as Commanding Officer of Troop B-North Canaan, Western District Major Crime, Motor Vehicle Fraud Task Force, and Chief of Staff to the Lieutenant Colonel and Commissioner. In 2011, Lieutenant Colonel Henion was promoted to the rank of Captain where he served as Executive Officer of the Western District and Commanding Officer of Labor Relations. In 2013, Lieutenant Colonel Henion was promoted to the rank of Major responsible for Labor Relations. Lieutenant Colonel Henion holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Connecticut State University and a Juris Doctor from Western State University.
Lieutenant Colonel Rosado is an 18-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police. He has worked as a Patrol Trooper at Troop I-Bethany and the Legal Affairs Unit. In 2005, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served as the Commanding Officer of the Labor Relations Unit. In 2008, Lieutenant Colonel Rosado was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he served as Commanding Officer of Troop W- Bradley Airport and Troop H-Hartford. In 2012, Lieutenant Colonel Rosado was promoted to the rank of Captain where he served as Commanding Officer of the Internal Affairs Unit. In 2015, Lieutenant Colonel Rosado was promoted to the rank of Major where he served as Commanding Officer of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and currently serves as Commanding Officer for the Central District. Lieutenant Colonel Rosado holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Connecticut and a Juris Doctor from the University Of Connecticut School Of Law, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Colonel Fox and Lieutenant Colonels Battle, Henion, and Rosado will assume their new assignments on April 1.
“Walking a day in their shoes” took on a new meaning for Town of Westport elected officials. For a good part of the day, two members of the Board of Finance and four members of the RTM traded their normal weekend clothes for firefighting gear as they participated in the Westport Fire Fighters Fire OPS 101. This program includes hands-on firefighting and rescue operations under controlled supervision of Westport’s professional fire fighters. Participants learned exactly how challenging it is to keep our communities safe.
The five “recruits” started their day in the training room at fire headquarters as firefighter and Local 1081 President Nick Marsan described what their day would be like, from the turnout gear they would be wearing for most of the day, to the current staffing, responses and responsibilities of the Town’s fire department.
Once the recruits had donned their firefighting gear, they were ushered outside to a waiting van that transported them to the training house on Greens Farms Road, a house slated for demolition, graciously donated by a local builder to allow firefighters to experience realistic training scenarios. The six recruits were put through three evolutions; search and rescue which included rescue of two occupants from the smoke filled house, hose line advancement for fire control, and finally a vehicle extrication evolution that entailed use of hydraulic rescue tools as well as hand tools. Each participant learned how to use self-contained breathing apparatus, essential to breathing in heavy smoke, the benefits of using a thermal imaging camera that detects heat to search for victims inside a structure and just how challenging it is to operate in zero visibility.
By the end of the day and after a short break for lunch, the six board members had a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Westport firefighters and the varied types of emergencies handled by firefighters on a daily basis. First Selectman James Marpe also attended the drill as did a few family members of participating board members. We would like to congratulate all of our participants for taking time out of their busy schedules to be a part of this valuable experience and also extend appreciation to all of the professional firefighters who spent their time organizing and delivering a great program.
