Month: March 2022

NEW LICENSE PLATE OPTIONS HONORING VETERANS WHO SERVED DURING SPECIFIC PERIODS OF WAR

Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering 10 new license plate options for veterans that commemorate specific wartime periods, including the Afghanistan War, Grenada, the Iraq War, the Korean War, Lebanon, Operation Ernest Will, Panama, the Persian Gulf War, the Vietnam War, and World War II. These plates are offered in addition to the standard Connecticut license plate for veterans and are available exclusively for veterans who served during these specific periods of war and those who received campaign medals.

“Expanding the license plate options offered to veterans is a wonderful opportunity to honor their service,” Governor Lamont said. “Not only will it enable our state to recognize those who served during specific periods of war, but it will also serve as a consistent reminder that Connecticut is home to many thousands of veterans who have admirably served our nation. I thank all of the veterans and advocates who worked with our administration to turn this idea into reality.”

“Our military members and veterans exemplify what it means to be an American, to feel great pride for our country, to honor it, to and to work to continue to keep our great nation safe and prosperous,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “We will never have the right words to fully express the gratitude we feel for their service and dedication to our country. These license plates are only a small token of our appreciation for our veterans, serving as a great way to honor them and to recognize them for their service.”

“We owe our freedoms to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, past and present, especially those who have served in war and conflict zones,” Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi said. “These new veterans license plates recognize that service and sacrifice by Connecticut veterans in wars and conflict zones from the Second World War II to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. My thanks to Representative Dorinda Borer for introducing this idea, which is now law, and thanks to the Department of Motor Vehicles leadership and staff for the great collaboration with Department of Veterans Affairs in making these license plates a reality for our veterans.”

“Bringing this idea to life was a true collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Motor Vehicles,” Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Sibongile Magubane said. “Commissioner Saadi and his team were instrumental in helping the DMV to establish a process for validating information as it pertains to each war and conflict. Thank you, Department of Veterans Affairs, and to all veterans who have defended our freedom.”

“We would not be here today if it weren’t for our veterans. Thank you for your dedication and service,” Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Deputy Commissioner Tony Guerrera said. “Thank you to the Department of Veterans Affairs and to Representative Dorinda Borer for advocating for Connecticut veterans.”

“We have a rich history of veteran sacrifice here in Connecticut,” State Representative Dorinda Borer (D-West Haven) said. “The designation of a war period license plate is a special way to provide our veterans with the recognition and appreciation that they so greatly deserve. I’d like to thank David Ricci, a West Haven Vietnam veteran who originally brought this request to my attention, secured hundreds of signatures from interested veterans to help draft the bill, and who strongly advocated for its passage. This bill passed with strong bipartisan support by my colleagues and I could not be more excited to see all our veterans drive with pride.”

“It seemed that there were already a number of specialty plates in Connecticut and that a specific war veteran plate would be a great way to recognize veterans,” David Ricci, president of West Haven Vietnam Veterans, Inc. and the West Haven Veterans Council, said. “Dorinda drafted the bill to include several wars, which I thought was a fantastic idea. Her determination and hard work on this bill resulted in the bill being passed by the General Assembly. I’m sure that this will be much appreciated by all Connecticut war veterans.”

The license plates are available for passenger, commercial, combination, camper, and camp trailer types, and cost $27.50. Veterans can request a new veteran plate by completing the Special Plate Application Form on the DMV’s website at portal.ct.gov/DMV-War-Vet-Plate.

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Westport Kiwanis Announces Annual Grant Program for High School Seniors and Ukrainian Relief Donation

The Westport Kiwanis Club announced its continued dedication to supporting young people through philanthropic activities that improve the lives of community members. The Westport Kiwanis tradition continues this spring as the club gears up for its annual grant program for high school seniors and contributing to the Ukrainian relief effort. Westport Kiwanis’ annual family-friendly Mini-Triathlon at Compo Beach helps fund their long-standing student grant program and other local causes.

Over the past 38 years of the Westport Kiwanis Minuteman Triathlon, proceeds have assisted countless youth-focused initiatives in Westport. From the early days of Safe Rides and the Staples High School Key Club to contributions that support local playgrounds and gear for the EMS bicycle unit, the one-time student grants offer financial assistance to Westport’s college-bound students. In March, Westport Kiwanians donated $5000 to Save the Children to support the humanitarian needs of children in Ukraine.

The annual 2022 Kiwanis College Grant application is now open for income-qualified Staples High School seniors to acknowledge their academic excellence and service to our community.   Qualified applicants must demonstrate financial need and have performed significant public service through quantifiable direct service to the community. Applications must include one letter of support from the agency or individuals who have benefitted from their service, a transcript, and financial aid information. Online applications are available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KIWANIS22. The deadline for submission is April 15th, 2022. 

Once again, Fairfield County Bank is the lead sponsor for the Westport Kiwanis Triathlon, a fun, family-friendly event open to all ability levels. The swim is point-to-point at beautiful Compo Beach. The short bike and run courses are flat through lovely Compo Beach neighborhood streets. The event is ideal for first-timers and families wishing to race together. To register for the September 11th, 2022 event or donate to the college grant program, go to https://www.trifitness.net/kiwanis.html

Westport Kiwanians work or live in the Westport community and are dedicated to “Making a Difference” in the lives of children.   Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization for individuals desiring personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of their community, nation, and world. As a group, we can achieve what individuals cannot do alone. Thus our motto and the cornerstone of Kiwanis is “We Build.”

Interested in joining Westport Kiwanis?  Contact us at westportkiwanis@gmail.com.  We are a warm and welcoming group of professionals who care deeply about the Westport community.

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Bridgeport News: Fire In Black Rock

2022-03-22@9:33 #Bridgeport CT  Just after 9:30 the homeowner on Lake Avenue heard glass break and thought his house was being broken into. He checked the back porch and called 911 that his porch was on fire and that it extended to the home.   He quickly got his 3 children and wife out of the home.  When firefighters arrived they saw heavy fire from the left side of the house coming from the attic area.  Additional resources were called to the scene.  Within an hour the fire was out.  There were no reported injuries and the fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.

Bridgeport News: Man Cleaning His Weapon Shoots Himself

2022-03-21@10:25pm–#Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport Police received a call from St. Vincent’s Emergency Room indicating they had a person with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to their hand. Police responded to the hospital and after further investigation it was determined that the incident occurred on Lourmel St and that the person was cleaning his firearm when the self-inflicted injury occurred.

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