Stratford News: Boat In Distress
2021-11-02@10:33am--#Stratford CT-- A boat in distress at the mouth of the Housatonic River has been located and being towed to shore by police boat. This news report is made possible by:
CT Major Disaster Declaration
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that President Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut in the wake of Hurricane Ida, which struck the state in early September, causing immense property damage. The disaster declaration will not only provide aid to state and local governments but will also make resources available to individuals and families. Federal aid may include housing assistance, crisis counseling, case management services, legal services, personal property damage, and transportation assistance. Ida-affected residents can learn more about these programs and other forms of assistance at www.himes.house.gov/Ida. “This was an all-hands-on-deck emergency,” said Himes. “Immediately after the storm, I started meeting with local leaders to survey damage and working with Governor Lamont and the other members of the…
Flare Seen Mouth Of The Housatonic River
2021-11-01@6:24pm--#Stratford CT-- A flare was witnessed by a boater. It was a short duration of visibility. Both Bridgeport and Stratford have launched boats to the area. There is no verification of any one or anything in distress. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Stolen Catalytic Converters
2021-10-28@10:03am--#Fairfield CT-- Report of catalytic converters (2) taken from cars at Napa Autocare at 300 Post Road according to police. This news report is made possible by:
Derby News: Gotta Go To Moe’s
2021-11-01@4:46pm--#Derby CT-- Report of a car going through the building at Moes' Southwest Grill at 44 Pershing Drive. This news report is made possible by:
5 Senators are calling on the Biden administration to help lower energy costs for New Englanders – including considering the use of strategic reserves, as the winter season approaches and heating prices are expected to be higher than last year. “We write today to urge federal action to address the heating needs of our country’s households as we approach and enter the upcoming winter season,” the senators wrote. “Given the current state of energy markets and the lingering economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – and in preparation for the cold weather season in New England – we urge your administration to consider and prepare to take targeted actions.” The U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting that households that heat primarily with propane, natural gas,…
Stratford News: African American History Museum Opens
#Stratford CT--Saturday was the grand opening of the Ruby & Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum at 952 East Broadway. Despite the weather, the grounds were filled with enthusiastic visitors here to celebrate the museum's first official day.The museum would not be possible without the vision of Jeffrey Fletcher and his remarkable collection. We congratulate him on the opening and welcome him enthusiastically to his second home in Stratford!The realization of this museum has been hard work on the part of many, particularly Jeffrey and his team, and wonderful supporters such as the Shearman & Sterling Law Firm who sponsored today's event. Our administration worked alongside Jeffrey and the Town Council, especially Councilors Chris Pia, David Harden, Jim Connor and…
Fairfield News: Catalytic Converter Taken
2021-11-01@10:18am--#Fairfield CT-- Sturges Ridge of Fairfield - Assisted Living & Memory Care located on Mill Plain Road reported to police that the catalytic converter was taken off one of their trucks over the weekend. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM TOXIC METALS IN BABY FOOD
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect the health and well-being of babies across the United States by accelerating actions to remove toxic heavy metals found in infant and toddler foods. The petition responds to rising alarm about the health hazards posed by dangerous heavy metals in these foods, and the failure of baby food brands and their suppliers to aggressively reduce these hazards. “As a father of three, I’ve purchased a lot of baby food over the years. I trusted that food was safe for my kids. Now we’ve learned that some of the food we assumed was safe contains toxic metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury.…
The Secret of Becoming a Great Communicator
The Stratford Library concludes its 2021 season of “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers “The Secret of Becoming a Great Communicator” with Jim Cameron on Sunday, November 7. The talk, presented on the Zoom format, is also a hybrid event that allows visitors to attend and watch in the Library’s Lovell Room. It is free and open to the public. Long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator Jim Cameron will offer a lively presentation and Q&A about the art of communication. Cameron will share some funny and insightful tales about his 40 years as a news reporter, media trainer and public relations consultant. He will also reveal the inside scoop on how to "Master the Interview" with his…