George “Georgie” Chatzopoulos of Chips Family Restaurants passed away today after a year long battle with brain cancer. He was 55. George started his original restaurant in Orange and then to Fairfield, Wethersfield, Southbury and Southington. George was a well known philanthropist often holding pancake fundraisers for numerous organizations. He also held fundraisers in his restaurants on Thanksgiving Day like the Tip A Cop for Fairfield Police Benefiting Special Olympics.
WASHINGTON–The Connecticut Congressional delegation on Tuesday announced the state has received a record $159.9 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help families keep their homes warm and pay their energy bills this winter. In addition to the annual appropriation of $65.8 million, the state also received $94.1 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan. In 2021, roughly one-third of Connecticut households struggled to pay their electric bills. “LIHEAP funds are a lifeline for so many families during these cold winter months. No one should be forced to choose between paying their energy bill and putting food on the table. Thanks to federal dollars we helped secure in the American Rescue Plan, more Connecticut families than ever…
202101-08@3:55pm--#Fairfield CT--Resident reported attempted thefts from motor vehicles in the area. It was reported that numerous people, getting in and out of a green sports utility vehicle and a white sedan, were checking door handles of cars. Upon arrival, Officers located a green 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio traveling westbound on Fern Street behind a white sedan. There were several juveniles running towards a nearby residence who quickly returned to the vehicles as the officer approached. The vehicles immediately fled at a high rate of speed towards Birch Street. No pursuit was initiated. The vehicles were last seen by patrol entering Interstate 95 northbound. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio was determined stolen from Barlow Road where it was left unlocked with the…
In Effect From Monday at Noon to Wednesday at Noon (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as brutally frigid temperatures are expected to impact Connecticut over the next couple of days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to be activated beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. This is the first time the protocol has been enacted during the 2021-2022 winter season. The purpose of the protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold conditions, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time. While enacted, a…
STRATFORD – The Stratford Strong Task Force, in collaboration with the Office of Mayor Laura R.Hoydick, and PlanITROI is reinstating Digital Dreams, a program that will provide refurbished computers,tablets and smart phones to older residents in need.The Digital Dreams device collection is a service project in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As aresult of the 2021 device drive, 50 new iPad’s were distributed to members of Stratford’s seniorcommunity, along with technical training to familiarize recipients with their new devices. The Town hopesto serve more folks this year as the collection has expanded to three days, compared to one day lastyear.This is a drive-thru event. Participants are encouraged to remain in their vehicle. The collection will takeplace in the…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is launching CareerConneCT, a program designed to help workers whose employment was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals will now have access to short-term training programs, where they can earn an industry-recognized credential and enter employment in high-quality and in-demand careers.Administered by the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy, the program is supported through $70 million in funding that Governor Lamont and the state legislature allocated from the state’s share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.Under the program, training providers are eligible to apply for grants over the next four years to design programs that provide industry-recognized credentials and job placement services across several sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, healthcare,…
2022-01-078@6:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There was a report of a pedestrian in the 2000 block of Park Avenue near the Embassy Towers by a city bus that fled the scene. I reached out to police who said The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority asked to have the bus return to the scene. I arrived arrived with 15 minutes and just a GBT supervisor and a police car were on scene. There were no further updates.
2022-01-07@6:13pm--Police responded to Maplewood and Norman Street where a person was robbed of their purse, wallet and iPhone. EMS was also called for a person complaining of chest pains. Police are investigating. This press release was made possible by:
2022-01-04@2:22pm-- A vehicle was stolen from the Dunking Donuts at 3355 Post Road, Southport was stolen, the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys in the ignition. It was later recovered in West Haven by West Haven Police.This press release was made possible by:
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced plans for distribution in Stratford of COVID-19 test kits and N95 masks that the Town has received as part of the distribution to Connecticut towns and cities by order of Governor Ned Lamont. Kits will be made available to Stratford at one distribution point at Short Beach. As the number of kits available will be insufficient to cover all who want them, they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be made available until supply is exhausted. Carpooling with neighbors and family is encouraged to reduce traffic backup. One kit will be distributed per household. If car passengers demonstrate that they live at differing addresses, the corresponding number of kits will be distributed to…
