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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL FOR THE COMING WEEK

Jun 17, 2024 Alex

Cooling Centers Are Opening and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut is about to experience very hot and humid temperatures over the coming days, he is directing Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024. The current forecast is indicating that temperatures over this period will rise into the 90s and higher. This is the first time this year that the protocol is being activated. The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR FIRST ROUND OF CONNECTICUT’S STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM

Jun 14, 2024 Alex

Applications for This First Round Must Be Submitted to the State by July 19, 2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), in consultation with the Connecticut Cybersecurity Planning Subcommittee, is now accepting applications for the first round of funding authorized under Connecticut’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. This newly established program was created as a result of funding Connecticut received through the recently enacted federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The state-administered program is providing grants to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems that are owned or operated by, or on behalf of,…

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Bridgeport

Mayor Ganim Announces A Reorganization Affecting the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices

Jun 14, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT— Continuing in his efforts to reorganize city government to facilitate more efficient interactions among City departments and to provide better quality services to the public, Mayor Ganim announced the following changes to the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices, effective immediately. Cathy Fletcher has been appointed to the position of Planning Director for the City of Bridgeport. A Bridgeport resident, Fletcher received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and her Master’s Degree in City Planning from Boston University.  Prior to entering the field of community development and planning, Fletcher worked in the private sector as an Environmental Engineer with the Ramboll Corporation, a multinational development consulting firm. Fletcher…

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Stratford

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Unit assisted by the Bridgeport Police Task Force, the DEA Task Force and the Statewide narcotics Task Force conducted a narcotics investigation targeting Dennis Lewis during the months of May and June 2024.

Jun 14, 2024 Alex

On June 13, 2024, search warrants were executed on Dennis Lewis’ person, his vehicle and his residence at 46 Kingsbury Road, Bridgeport.The execution of these search warrants resulted in the arrests of Dennis Lewis and his roommate Nyasha Jermaine.  Both Dennis Lewis and Nyasha Jermaine are convicted felons.Dennis Lewis is charged with Illegal Operation of a Drug Factory and 2 counts of Illegal Sales of a Narcotic Substance. He is being held in lieu of a $500,000.00 bond.Nyasha Jermaine is charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Transfer of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, Illegal Operation of a Drug factory and 2 counts of Illegal Sales of a Narcotic Substance.…

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Trumbull

TRUMBULL POLICE WELCOMES TWO NEW OFFICERS

Jun 13, 2024 Alex

MAY 13, 2024 The Trumbull Police Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of two (2) new officers that successfully completed the required training leading to their graduation from the Milford Police Academy. The ceremony for Officer Julian Arboleda and Officer Anthony Ormond, recruit class #31, took place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Thomas Parsons Government Center Veterans Memorial Auditorium, in Milford, Connecticut. After successfully completing over six (6) months of training at the Milford Police Academy, Trumbull police recruits Arboleda and Ormond will continue their training in the Field Training phase, where they will ride with training officers who will instruct them on department policies, rules, and procedures, while exposing them to actual policing by responding…

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State News

Governor Signs Bill Restructuring Connecticut Siting Council

Jun 13, 2024 Alex

HB 5507 Becomes Law; Corrects Regulatory Bias Favoring Utility Companies Fairfield, CT, June 12, 2024 - Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont officially signed HB 5507, a significant piece of legislation correcting regulatory bias currently favoring utility companies, into law. HB 5507—An Act Concerning State Agency and Court Proceedings Relating to Electric Transmission Lines—now ensures a fairer balance with the needs and rights of Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities in matters relating to infrastructure siting, use of land, and construction. The governor’s signature signals the most significant change to the regulations governing the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) since its creation in 1981 under Connecticut Public Act 81-369. “We are grateful to Governor Lamont for hearing the voices of residents throughout the state…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Update on Explosion on North Ave

Jun 13, 2024 Alex

Earlier this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department’s (BPD) Forensic Identification Unit, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, collected several items of evidentiary value at the North Avenue scene.  That evidence has been processed by BPD Detectives and will be forwarded to the lab for testing. The surrounding neighborhoods have been canvassed and numerous citizens have been interviewed.  As this investigation proceeds, the Detective Bureau will continue canvassing the area for potential witnesses and additional evidence.  The preliminary investigation suggests this is an isolated event.  There is no viable reason to believe this occurrence was associated with terrorism. A person of interest was arrested this morning for Disorderly Conduct.  That person has been identified as Nelson Diaz of…

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