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Suspect Arrested in July Homicide

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 4, 2014) -- A city man was arrested this morning in New York in connection with a July 24 homicide in the Mill Hill section of Bridgeport. The U.S. Marshals apprehended Jose Manuel Torres, 36,  on a warrant charging him with the July 24, 2013, fatal shooting of Pablo Aquino, which occurred at Clermont Avenue and Pixlee Place. Aquino, 27, was shot in the 200 block of Pixlee Place and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in a private car. He was pronounced dead there. Detectives secured a warrant for Torres. The killing is believed to stem from a neighbor dispute. After the extradition process, Torres will be returned to Bridgeport to face charges in the fatal…

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TUESDAY: GOV. MALLOY KEYNOTES HAMDEN CHAMBER MEETING

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will keynote the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce’s member luncheon, where he will speak to the business community about his agenda for Connecticut’s future.     WHO: Governor Malloy WHAT: Governor Malloy keynotes Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2014; Event begins at 11:30 a.m., Governor Malloy to speak at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center; 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden

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TOMORROW: LT. GOVERNOR WYMAN ATTENDS MS ACTION DAY

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Tomorrow, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman will make remarks at the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Action Day. The half-day event will raise the visibility of issues facing people living with multiple sclerosis.   WHO: Lt. Governor Wyman WHAT: Remarks at MS Action Day WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Old Judiciary room, State Capitol

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First Selectman Marpe to Celebrate South Moon Under’s First Day of Business in Westport on March 6

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that he will join Heather Cavanagh, Director of the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, at a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m. to celebrate South Moon Under’s first day in business at 14 Post Road East in Westport (in the former Klaff’s location). This is the first Connecticut location for South Moon Under and the first of 2 stores the company plans to open in 2014. About Downtown Westport (www.westportct.gov) Westport's vibrant downtown area and healthy commercial environment generate the feeling of a New England town with the conveniences of modern life, and this continues to attract people who are leaders in all facets of society. Residents enjoy Westport's quality…

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GOV. MALLOY: REACTIVATES STATE SEVERE WEATHER PROTOCOL

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

Effective Through Wednesday Morning, Anyone Seeking Shelter Should Call 2-1-1   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has reactivated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol in anticipation of temperatures in the teens and single digits over the next few nights. The Protocol is effective beginning today, March 3rd and will remain in effect through Wednesday morning, March 5th.   “With a few weeks of winter still ahead of us, we must continue to protect the most vulnerable members of our state’s population during these severe cold weather outbreaks,” said Governor Malloy. “I urge anyone in need of shelter to call 2-1-1 and encourage local communities to consider opening warming centers or other facilities to help people…

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GOV. MALLOY: INVESTMENT WILL STRENGTHEN STATE’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WORKFORCE INFRASTRUCTURE

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

Top Accounting and Consulting Firm Growing Jobs in Hartford   (HARTFORD) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that CohnReznick LLP is expanding its presence in Connecticut in a move that will create or retain 236 jobs for Connecticut residents over the next four years.   “CohnReznick is a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm and a leader in the professional services sector, which accounts for more than ninety thousand good paying jobs in Connecticut,” said Governor Malloy. “CohnReznick’s decision to expand here means more of these jobs for our residents. It’s a major investment in this critical industry, one that will encourage other employers to follow suit.”   The state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will provide…

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GOV. MALLOY: SIX CONNECTICUT MUNICIPALITIES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTS

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

$277 Million in Grants and Loans Approved for Projects in Hartford, Rocky Hill, Norwich, Middletown, New Haven, and Bristol   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that nearly $277 million to provide grants and loans for local and regional wastewater treatment projects in Hartford, Rocky Hill, Norwich, Middletown, New Haven, and Bristol was approved Friday by state Bond Commission.  It is estimated that the projects will create or retain approximately 5,700 jobs in the manufacturing, engineering and construction industries.   “As a result of the state’s strong financial support for municipal wastewater treatment projects, Connecticut’s rivers and streams and Long Island Sound are cleaner and more appealing than ever,” said Governor Malloy, who serves as chair of the…

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THURSDAY: GOV. MALLOY MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP IN CONN.; SPEAKS AT MICROGRIDS CONFERENCE

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Travelers executives, PGA Tour officials and state and local leaders at a news conference in Hartford to discuss the future of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.  Since Travelers took over as the title sponsor in 2007, the tournament has had an estimated economic impact of $160 million for the State of Connecticut and has generated over $7 million for charity.   Following that, Governor Malloy will give the keynote address at the “Next Generation Microgrids” conference in Hartford.     WHO: Governor Malloy, Travelers executives, PGA Tour officials, state and local leaders WHAT: News conference to discuss the future of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut WHEN: Thursday, February…

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Himes Joins Effort to Force Vote to Raise Minimum Wage

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

Fair Minimum Wage Act increases minimum wage to $10.10 over two years   WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) signed a discharge petition to require an immediate vote on a bill to lift the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.  The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 (H.R. 1010), which he cosponsors, will raise the purchasing power of minimum wage salaries to help working families afford more basic necessities. This, however, is still less than the $10.74 the minimum wage would be were it adjusted for inflation since its high of $10.56 in 1968. A discharge petition needs the support of 218 members to force a vote. So far 155 members have signed this petition.   “After the worst recession in…

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March Programs at The Barnum Museum

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

Learn about early photographic portraits and Connecticut female photographers During March, The Barnum Museum is offering programs to help us understand the history of early photography and how to identify the techniques and other clues that help us date old photographs of our ancestors. Please be advised to check the museum’s website barnum-museum.org or Facebook should weather concerns arise. Snow dates for each program will be posted on the website. Wednesday, March 5 at 12:15 p.m. – Sneak Peek Portraits of the Past: Identifying and Dating Photographs of Ancestors, presented by the Museum's curator, Adrienne Saint-Pierre. This continuing series offers opportunities to see rarely-exhibited items from the Museum’s collection. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch. $2 Donation. This month…

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