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Month: October 2020

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES STATE WILL SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARIES WITH $2.6M IN CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS

Oct 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is dedicating $2.6 million of Connecticut’s Coronavirus Relief Funds to support the state’s public libraries as they continue to make health and safety improvements and offer more services to residents amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The governor said the funds will be distributed among 65 libraries across Connecticut based on their size and the number of residents they serve each year, which will allow much of the funding to particularly target those that serve low-income urban and rural communities. The funds are anticipated to be largely used to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, signage, and furniture. The funding announced today is in addition to the Lamont administration’s ongoing…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION INCREASING ACCOUNTABILITY AMONG CONNECTICUT’S UTILITY COMPANIES AMID SERVICE DISRUPTIONS

Oct 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed legislation that increases accountability among Connecticut’s utility companies by implementing a performance-based incentive system that ensures their earnings and profits are tied to good performance and certain penalties can be enacted amid extensive service disruptions. Under the legislation, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will be responsible for establishing the system, which will focus on several factors such as safety, reliability, storm response, affordability, the state’s environmental goals, customer satisfaction, communication with municipalities, and equity. The bill also enables PURA to implement an interim rate decrease, low-income rate, and economic development rates that provide consumer relief during the current recession, directs the administration to investigate whether Connecticut’s participation in the wholesale…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Water Rescue

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-07@6:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield fire and police marine units are at South Benson Marina, right side of the reef for a windsurfer in distress. A first responder warned of an upcoming storm within 20 minutes with high winds. First responders have him onboard their boat. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez Arrested

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-07@12:30PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Embattled City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez was arrested today for illegal liquor sales and reckless endangerment. She was released on a promise to appear. She was the manager at the Keystone Club on Barnum Avenue when Nyair Charles Nixon was allegedly shot inside the club and then pushed out to be run over by a car. Martinez was the manager of the club and was there the night of the shooting according to numerous witnesses.

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Fairfield News: Walgreens Break-In

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-07 @ 3:00am-Police found the front door of Walgreens at 414 Kings Highway East shattered. The front glass door appeared to be shattered with a rock that was thrown through the glass. Officers on the scene also discovered droplets of blood inside Walgreens. A review of surveillance video revealed the suspect was wearing a ski mask style hat, dark clothing, and work boots. It also appeared that the suspect may have cut himself on the broken glass.  Prior to the suspect exiting Walgreens, the suspect jumped behind the cashier counter and took several packs of cigarettes. The suspect was last observed on surveillance video running east on foot and out of the video surveillance frame. Police located a male matching…

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Bridgeport Stratford

Guns And Ammo Confiscated

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

On October 6th, 2020 Bridgeport Task Force Officers assigned to the CSP Gang Unit / FBI Safe Streets, ATF and Stratford Police Narcotics Unit worked a joint operation.  The target of the operation was a Kevin Lopez, Aka “Cano” who was residing and running his illegal operation out of 179 Columbus Avenue in Stratford, CT.  Task Force Officers obtained a Search and Seizure Warrant for the residence.  Working jointly, Officers were able to detain both Kevin Lopez and his girlfriend, Stephanie Gonzalez.  Both Lopez and Gonzalez have a minor juvenile child together. During the execution of the search warrant, Officers located within the residence of 179 Columbus Avenue: four (4) illegal firearms, one of the four having an obliterated serial…

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Bridgeport

Covid Testing

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Health Director Morrissey reminding residents to “GetTestedBPT,” a prevention campaign designed to encourage residents to participate in the many free COVID-19 testing opportunities available weekly throughout the City of Bridgeport. “I’ve been tested multiple times, and it may not be pleasant, but it’s quick and easy,” states Mayor Ganim. “Do it for yourself, for your family, and to benefit our community.   Doctor’s notes aren’t required at community pop-up sites, just show up and show your ID.  Please, get tested so we can protect the health of everyone in our Bridgeport community.” Health Director Morrissey stated, “We are promoting COVID-19 testing because it’s important that we do all that we can to safeguard against any new cases in our city…

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State News

UTILITY SHUTOFF MORATORIUM HAS ENDED

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT-   City of Bridgeport officials are advising residents of updates from Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) regarding the end of the utility shut off moratorium which concluded on September 30, 2020.   With the end of this moratorium, utility companies may begin to resume regular collection activities for most customers this month. Residential and commercial customers who need assistance are strongly encouraged to enroll in a COVID-19 payment plan by November 1, 2020 with their utility company.  Payment plans can last up to 24 months, with no down payment required and no interest or late payment charges. Any customer enrolled in a COVID-19 Payment Program who is current with their payment terms cannot be disconnected even once the Shut-off Moratoriums…

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Westport

Text Amendment Proposal for Special Needs Housing on Town-Owned Property

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT -  Planning & Zoning Director Mary Young announced today that the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission will review a text amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations at its October 8, 2020 meeting.  The P&Z Commission submitted Text Amendment #785. If adopted, the amendment will delete §4-5, Maximum Multi-Family Dwelling, also known as the “Multi-Family Cap”, which limits the number of multi-family dwellings in Westport to 10% the number of single-family dwellings. Without deleting the language in §4-5, the only non-single family home development that will be permitted in the future would be the development of affordable units and market-rate unit units permitted in very limited regulations.  All other types of development, including townhomes, apartments and condominiums, will no…

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