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Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program Hosts Preventing Foreclosure Forum

Mar 14, 2014 Alex

The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program (MCJTP), a project of The WorkPlace is sponsoring a resource forum to help people at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. The event will include presentations by the Connecticut Fair Housing Center, the Housing Development Fund and the Connecticut Department of Banking. Headlining the agenda will be remarks by Connecticut Senators Andres Ayala and Anthony Musto.   The state ranks seventh in the nation in foreclosures, having experienced one foreclosure filing last year for every 752 homes, according to Realtytrac. Additionally they note that Connecticut saw an 82% jump in foreclosure activity from December to January.   This is an opportunity to hear from housing experts on tools and resources available to families…

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CTWorks Career Coach in Westport March 20

Mar 14, 2014 Alex

Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announced today the return of  the newly enhanced CTWorks Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, March 20, the Coach will be offering a beginner’s class in Microsoft Word 2007 from 10 – 12 PM followed by an intermediate class in Word 2007 from 1-3 PM. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in…

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Fairfield Local News

Wine Tasting Fundraiser to Benefit Dress for Success® Mid-Fairfield County

Mar 14, 2014 Alex

Bridgeport – March 12, 2014       The WorkPlace is pleased to announce its Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit Dress for Success® Mid-Fairfield County.  Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served to complement the selection of wines provided by Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market.  There is a wide selection of auction items for you to bid on.       Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.        The event will take place on Thursday, April 3, 6-8pm, at the Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Carousel at 1875 Noble Avenue in…

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Woman Arrested After Assault

Mar 13, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 11, 2014) – A 22-year-old woman faces an assault charge after a dispute. Officer Dave Rivera was dispatched to 1295 Howard Ave. on a report of an assault and spoke to a victim who stated she was helping her in-laws clean an apartment that they were renting. She stated she had moved some belongings of the previous tenants to the porch so they could clean and an argument started when the previous tenants arrived to pick up their belongings. A verbal argument turned into a physical confrontation. According to the victims, the assailants allegedly were armed with a screw driver, a hammer and a two-by-four and assaulted the two women, a mother and daughter. The suspects…

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Shooting Investigation Leads to Gun Arrest

Mar 12, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 11, 2014) – A city man faces charges after an investigation into a weekend shooting led to a foot chase and gun seizure. Sgt. Jason Amato developed information that a shooting that wounded a 16-year-old in the thigh stemmed from a conflict between rival groups from different neighborhoods and that members of the group responsible for the shooting were in the Charles F. Greene Homes Monday. He also learned that one person in the group was in possession of a gun. Plain clothes officers entered the apartment complex, and observed a group of four males across the street outside a bodega. When police converged, one of the males fled on foot holding his waistband. Police and…

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW SOUTHPORT HARBOR MASTER

Mar 12, 2014 Alex

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that Governor Dannel P. Malloy has appointed Fairfield resident Louis Schueler to serve as Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of Southport. Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 15-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Governor appointed Mr. Schueler to serve in this position starting March 6, 2014 with a term ending June 30, 2016 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to former Harbor Master Patrick Carroll. Louis Schueler has served on the Harbor Management Commission (HMC) for eight years. In addition, Mr. Schueler served as President of the Community Sailing of Fairfield (CSF) for nine years and is still currently a member. Upon graduation…

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Connecticut’s Only Zoo Invites Public to “Spring Forward” for Amphibians with FrogWatch USA™

Mar 12, 2014 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. and SILVER SPRING, Md. - March 10, 2014 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo invites Connecticut residents to take advantage of Daylight Savings Time, and "Spring Forward" for amphibians through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) FrogWatch USA™citizen science program. The zoo, in collaboration with Yale University's Peabody Museum, will teach families, students, and others how to be citizen scientists through both classroom and experiential learning. Working with experts, volunteers will learn about local frog species, travel into wetlands throughout the region, and observe and record the frog and toad calls they hear. While at the zoo, volunteers also will have a chance to get up close and personal with amphibian education animals.   "FrogWatch is a terrific way…

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State News

Himes to Host “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Event

Mar 12, 2014 Alex

Presentation will connect students with university representatives for help with the financial aid process WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host an event on Sunday, March 16, at the Trumbull Public Library to connect students who need help paying for their higher education with financial aid professionals and information on navigating federal financial aid options. “How to Fund Your College Education” is a free information session that will feature representatives from the University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, and Sacred Heart University explaining best practices for identifying grants and student loans and tips for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will also be available to answer any questions attendees may have.   “We must ensure…

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