Fairfield News: Worker unconsious
1:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- A worker on Mayfair Road is unconscious after falling 3 feet.
GOVERNOR MALLOY ATTENDS MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS EFFORTS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today attended a meeting at the White House with Vice President Joseph Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Mary Kay Henry, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama, and others to discuss state-level efforts to raise the minimum wage. Earlier this month, Governor Malloy introduced legislation that will increase the state minimum wage to $10.10, mirroring recent national efforts by President Obama and other Congressional leaders to raise the federal minimum wage to that same amount. The increase would give Connecticut the highest minimum wage in the nation. “Governor Malloy is doing extraordinary work in Connecticut to…
Bridgeport News: Man causing a disturbance at Beardsley Park
3:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- If you're in the area of Beardsley Park, be sure to look out for the man jumping in the water and running in the street.
Bridgeport News: School bus accident
3:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident between a car and school bus with children on it at Fairview Avenue and Maddison Avenue. There are no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Man possibly wielding axe assaults neighbor
11:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- If traveling in the hollow, watch out for the man in a black coat and red jeans, he has a knife and what appears to be an axe on him and just assaulted his neighbor. Police are on the way.
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that effective January 2014, Thomas Dubrosky has assumed the role of Chief of Staff in the First Selectman’s Office. Mr. Dubrosky, a 43-year Fairfield resident, has extensive managerial and community experience that will benefit the Town and its residents. Mr. Dubrosky had spent 42 years in the pharmaceutical industry; 37 of those years were spent with the multi-national Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation located in Ridgefield Connecticut. Mr. Dubrosky was the first representative for Boehringer when it established itself in Connecticut. He has experience in sales, sales management, marketing, trade distribution and training. Mr. Dubrosky is a Vietnam Combat Veteran. He is currently an officer for the Fairfield County VFW, Commander of the VFW Post #399…
Milford News: Boat in distress on Long Island Sound
4:53pm--#Milford CT-- Report of a boat out in Long Island Sound in distress. Police are having difficulties launching their boats due to snow clogs.
Bridgeport News: Food burning on the stove in Bridgeport
1:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The reason for firefighters at 2141 East Main Street is food burning on the stove.
Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional STEM Academic Competition
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, also known as the “House App Contest.” This new, nationwide competition allows high school students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. “We know that science, technology, engineering, and math skills are essential to our children’s future professional success—especially in this changing world economy – and this competition is a great way show kids in a real-life situation why these areas are so important,” said Himes. “I invite all high school students…
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