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BLUMENTHAL & SULLIVAN CALL ON PRESIDENT TO ENFORCE STRONGER SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN

[Hartford, CT] —U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today called on President Biden to enforce stronger sanctions against Iran. Citing Iran’s attacks on Israel on April 13, as well as the repeated attacks by Iran’s proxies on Israel and U.S. Navy ships, the senators detailed several ways the United States could enforce stronger sanctions against Iran and cripple their ability to fund aggression and terrorism. “Since Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, our servicemen and women, our naval vessels, our other allies in the region, and international shipping have come under attack from Iranian funded, trained, coordinated, and assisted groups. And now, the Iranian attack against Israel demonstrably shows that…

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Stratford News: Narcotics Arrest

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics & Vice Unit announces the arrest of Stefan Bagley on April 24, 2024. Stefan Bagley, age 42, is a Convicted Felon. He was the target of a narcotics investigation that occurred during the month of April 2024.Stefan Bagley is charged with Operation of a Drug Factory, Possession with Intent to Sell a Narcotic Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell a Hallucinogen Substance and Violation of Conditions of his Release. Approximately 70 grams of crack cocaine was seized as a result of a search warrant which targeted Stefan Bagley’s person, vehicle and residence.Stefan Bagley was held in lieu of a $500,000.00 bond.

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Shelton Update in Stabbing

On April 23rd, at approximately 7:45pm, Shelton Police and EMS were called to a residence on Walnut Tree Hill Road for a report of a stabbing. Police arrived and located one victim. The victim was a 35-year-old female. The initial investigation revealed that a male and two females were hanging out at the residence. An argument ensued between the male and the victim. The male then physically assaulted and strangled the victim. The male got a knife and stabbed the victim. The male then got into a vehicle and fled the scene. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the assault and was evaluated by EMS at the scene. Two juvenile teenagers were also at the residence, but were not harmed.…

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Fairfield Town Hall Meeting on United IlluminatingMonopoles to be Held Tuesday April 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Fairfield, Conn., April 24, 2024— The Town of Fairfield will hold a Town Hall/PublicInformation Session on United Illuminating’s plan to install monopoles on the north side of therailroad tracks on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689Unquowa Road in Fairfield. The meeting is scheduled to share information with Town residentsabout the Connecticut Siting Council decision approving the “Hannon-Morissette Alternative,” anew route for UI’s plan for monopoles that would construct a double-circuit design on the northside of the Metro-North Railroad tracks.First Selectman Bill Gerber, Town of Fairfield attorneys, and a panel of intervenors andimpacted organizations will discuss the monopoles and relevant issues, including the appeal inSuperior Court challenging the legality of the Siting Council’s decision to…

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Shelton News: Update on Stabbing

On 04-23-24 at approximately 7:45pm, Shelton Police and EMS were called to a residence on Walnut Tree Hill Rd for a report of a stabbing. Police arrived and located one victim. The victim was a 35-year-old female.The initial investigation revealed that a male and two females were hanging out at the residence. An argument ensued between the male and the victim. The male then physically assaulted and strangled the victim. The male got a knife and stabbed the victim. The male then got into a vehicle and fled the scene.The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the assault and was evaluated by EMS at the scene. Two juvenile teenagers were also at the residence, but were not harmed.Police also determined that…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT, CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCE CONNECTICUT SELECTED TO RECEIVE $62.5 MILLION FOR SOLAR PROJECTS BENEFITTING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) with a $62.5 million grant under its Solar for All initiative. This competitive grant program through the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is aimed at expanding solar energy investment in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC). The grant competition is funded by President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Connecticut’s grant application was led by DEEP in close collaboration with the Connecticut Green Bank, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, the Connecticut Department of Housing,…

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Town Reinstates Timed Parking Enforcement to Manage Parking Availability

Westport, CT – The First Selectwoman’s Office and the Police Department have announced that effective May 1, 2024, timed parking limits will be reinstated and enforced in Town parking lots and on Town roadways in Downtown Westport. Timed parking limits in Town owned parking lots and roadways are now 3 hours, increased from the previously enforced 1 and 2-hour limits, as approved by the Board of Selectwomen. Posted limits will be enforced from 8 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week. Parking on Post Road East will remain timed for 1 or 2 hours. New signage has been installed in all Town parking lots and roadways to reflect the updated time limits. Residents, employees, business owners, and visitors are…

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Stratford Library Offers “British Invasion”

Music History Talk/Video Set for May 7 The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special music history presentation, “The British Invasion and American Answer: A Musical Journey”, on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm.  The program is free and open to the public. Author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin, who enthralled library patrons last February with his program on “The Birth of Rock and Roll”, will offer a fun and nostalgic journey through the most iconic and greatest era of rock-and-roll history. This presentation highlights performance videos of influential British Invasion superstars such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Dave Clark Five and The Who as well as American bands that provided a wonderful reply such as the Beach…

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Shop & Stroll Into Spring Will Take Place on May 2nd!

The Office of Community & Economic Development invites you to join the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce for the annual “Shop and Stroll into Spring” event on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Over 20+ participating shops in downtown Fairfield will open at their regular times with extended hours through 9pm offering patrons a time to browse, enjoy light refreshments and to shop local with a variety of in-store promotions to kick-off the spring season as well as shop early for graduation and Mother’s Day gifts! Join us at the Shop & Stroll into Spring Pre-Event Happy Hour, which will take place at Tablao (52 Sanford Street) on Thursday, May 2nd beginning at 5 p.m. Be sure to…

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Bridgeport News: Update on Stabbing

On April 20th, 2024, at around 9:15 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to reports of a possible shooting near Middle Street & John Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a stabbing victim being taken to the hospital; no shooting had occurred. During the investigation, officers received suspect descriptions and began searching downtown. They found a crime scene outside the "G'smoke shop" at 7 Middle Street. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man arrived at the hospital with a stab wound to his chest, and officers helped him inside; he's now in stable condition. Officers spotted a person matching the suspect's description entering the Bridgeport Train Station. They followed him, noticing blood-like stains on his clothes, and detained him in the men's bathroom. The person, identified…

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