Month: July 2017

Senator Moore Welcomes Affordable Housing To Monroe

Monroe, CT – Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) today welcomed the approval of $400,000 in state funds to enhance housing availability and increase economic development in the town of Monroe.

 

“Not only is safe, secure, affordable housing a basic human need, but it also supports the overall economic success of our town and state,” Sen. Moore said. “I welcome this effort to continue improving and enhancing living conditions for our most vulnerable residents in Monroe.”

 

The town plans to rehabilitate 10 low and moderate-income households.  Upgrades will include roof replacements, furnace and heating systems replacements, plumbing and electrical upgrades, window and door replacements, septic system repairs and energy efficiency upgrades. These upgrades are essential to make these homes both livable and energy efficient.

 

A total of $11.5 million is being awarded to 20 municipalities in Connecticut to provide upgrades and improvements to the state’s small town infrastructure.
Awarded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program, which is administered by Department of Housing with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the grants are awarded to small towns that have a population below 50,000 residents and will advance projects that develop and preserve affordable housing, provide services to the most vulnerable residents in their communities, and also create and retain jobs.

 

Since 2011, DOH and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority have funded nearly 21,000 units of housing across the state.  This amounts to over one billion dollars of investment and is leveraged with another $2.5 billion in investments from the private sector and other sources.

 

In August 2015, Connecticut became the first state in the nation certified as effectively ending chronic veteran homelessness.  It is one of only three states to have effectively ended veteran homelessness, and is the only state to have matched all chronically homeless individuals to permanent housing.

 

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Bridgeport News: College Larceny

#Bridgeport CT–On July 25, 2017 troopers from Troop G – Bridgeport are investigating a larceny reported at Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd. in Bridgeport, CT.

At approximately 6:45 a.m., a male suspect entered a room where several items were taken. Reported stolen was a black iPad, a black Galaxy S6 phone and a black iPhone 5.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’5″ to 5’8″, 150-180 lbs, wearing a gray t-shirt, green cargo shorts and black sneakers.

The suspect was seen exiting the college at approximately 6:50 a.m., and observed walking northwest on Lafayette Blvd. towards State St.  The suspect was then seen crossing State St. headed towards Broad St.

Anyone who thinks they may have any information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect or has any information about the larceny and stolen items is asked to please call Trooper Castillo #623 at 203-696-2500 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637. All calls and texts will remain confidential.

(State Police press release)

Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Drive-By–Possible Weapon And Suspect In Custody

11:00PMish–Right around 11pm shots were fired by a white car striking a man at Pearl Street at Noble Avenue. Police were combing the area for shell casings and other evidence when I left the scene. A short time later police reported they recovered a firearm and had a suspect in custody at Central and Deacon Street. I don’t know at this time if the two scenes are connected. I have a call into the police spokesperson. As soon as I get an update I’ll let you know on DoingItLocal.com.

Bob’s Of Milford Free Car Give Away!

#Milford CT– It was a pleasure to meet with Scarlett Iff of Bob’s of Milford today.   Bob’s of Milford will be giving away this new 2013 Buick Lacrosse (only 32 miles on it)  on Saturday, July 29th.  It includes a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.  No purchase is necessary.  They will  be holding a drawing for a winning key which will open a treasure chest containing the one key that will start the car. The day of the drawing there will be Food, More giveaways, and WEBE108 will be broadcasting liveEveryone gets a free goodie bag!  Stop by Saturday by noon to enter.  See the website for full details:  http://www.buickgmcofmilford.com/  Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/BobsBuickGMC/

 

Bob’s of Milford is located at 750 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. and their phone number is 203- 951-3691.  

Good Luck Everyone!!

 

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