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Stratford Health Department to Offer Annual Childhood Immunization and Physical Clinics

Jul 10, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Health Department is excited to announce its Annual Back-to-School clinics, aimed at providing immunizations and physicals to school-age youth under the age of 19. The series of clinics will take place at the Birdseye Municipal Complex located at 468 Birdseye Street in Stratford. Each clinic will offer physical examinations and immunizations to ensure that students are ready to start the school year healthy and protected against preventable diseases. Clinic Dates and Times: DateTimeThursday, 8/15/20242:00pm - 6:30pmTuesday, 8/20/20248:30am - 4:30pmThursday, 8/22/20242:00pm - 6:30pmTuesday, 8/27/20242:00pm - 6:30pmThursday, 8/29/20248:30am - 4:30pmTuesday, 9/3/20248:30am - 4:30pm "We are thrilled to offer our annual Back-to-School clinics to help ensure that our students are healthy and ready for the upcoming school year," said Kristina Agapito,…

Bridgeport Fairfield Stratford Trumbull

Introducing the Royal Court of the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc. 2024

Jul 10, 2024 Alex

Fairfield County, CT — The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc. proudly presents the Royal Court for 2024, a distinguished group of young ambassadors representing the vibrant culture and heritage of Puerto Rico. This year’s Royal Court members are Esperanza Alvarado, Isabella Rios, Emanuel Vazquez Jr., Cameron Elijah Amado, and Aaliyah Vazquez. These exceptional individuals embody the spirit and pride of the Puerto Rican community. Esperanza Alvarado At just seven years old, Esperanza Alvarado from Stratford has been crowned Little Miss Puerto Rico of Fairfield County 2024. A student at Six-to-Six Magnet School, Esperanza is known for her infectious smile, love for dancing and singing, and natural leadership qualities. She is a budding entrepreneur, promoting her jewelry business on…

Stratford

SUMMER CONCERT SET AT STRATFORD LIBRARY

Jul 10, 2024 Alex

New England Guitar Society Returns LIVE on July 20 The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, CT will welcome back the popular New England Guitar Society in a live concert on Saturday, July 20 at 2 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. The New England Guitar Society was established to create a nurturing environment for classical guitarists to meet, share ideas, perform, compose, teach and grow as musicians. Each season the society holds member meetings, and invites guest artists to perform public concerts and hold master classes at the Milford Arts Council and online. For the library concert, NEGS will present a classical guitar journey with music by John Johnson, Hirokazu Sato, Matteo Carcassi, Fernando Sor, Francisco Terrega and…

Fairfield

Town of Fairfield Social Services Launches Outreach Registry for Vulnerable Residents

Jul 9, 2024 Alex

Fairfield, CT – July 9, 2024 – Fairfield Social Services is pleased to announce the launch of an Outreach Registry aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable residents during town-wide emergencies. This initiative is designed to provide essential support by offering wellness calls to those who may require assistance during critical situations. The Outreach Registry is specifically tailored for Fairfield residents who are 65 years and older, as well as individuals who are homebound or disabled. Residents who wish to be included in this registry are encouraged to complete a simple form to express their interest in receiving wellness calls during emergencies. To register, interested individuals can complete the form available on the Fairfield Social Services website or…

State News

The City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services Department Receives Grant to Address Heat and Air Quality Issues in Public Housing

Jul 8, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport’s Health & Social Services Department has been a recent recipient of the Connecticut State Department of Public Health for Local Heat and Air Quality Preparedness & Response Planning grant; counting Bridgeport as one of two cities in Connecticut who’ve received this grant. The grant’s primary use will be for implementation of six community groups within public housing areas underneath the Park City Communities leadership: one in each of the City’s zip codes. The initiative behind the usage of the grant is to address heat and air quality disparities within public housing areas that specifically affect Bridgeport’s elderly population. Mayor Ganim stated, “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the State Department of Public Health…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Jul 8, 2024 Alex

Cooling Centers Are Available 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 will experience very hot and humid temperatures over the next several days, he is directing Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, and remaining in effect through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The current forecast is indicating that temperatures over this period during the daytime will rise into the 90s and the heat index will be between 95 and 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to be very uncomfortable, with lows only falling to the 70s and dewpoints…

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Two Sexual Assault Involving A Minor Arrests Made

Jul 7, 2024 Alex

On Wednesday, June 26th, Detectives from the Norwalk Police Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Monroe Police Department, located and arrested Joseph Mejia of Charlotte, North Carolina, at a residence in Monroe, CT. After a several months-long investigation, a warrant was obtained for Mejia, charging him with Sexual Assault 4th Degree and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Child. The investigation centered around an incident from 2021 involving Mejia and a minor. Mejia was held on a $500,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 10, 2024. In May of 2023, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit began investigating an incident where a 4-year-old child was reported to have been sexually assaulted by…

Stratford

Stratford Library Events in the First Half of July

Jul 7, 2024 Alex

Summer Reading Sign-Ups: Sign-ups for the Stratford Library’s Summer Reading program continue throughout July for all ages. Pre-readers up to age 8 can join the Read to Me Program, completing activities for a prize and receiving an invitation to a party on September 12. Readers through age 12 can sign up to receive monthly prizes and qualify for a party with Mayor Hoydick and the Library on August 7. Sign up on the Library website or in person. Kids Podcasting Club: The Podcasting Club meets on Monday, July 8, and 22 at 2:30pm for ages 7-13 with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Harmonica Lessons: Harmonica lessons with Mr. Walter will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 16, and 23 at…

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Arrest Made in Child Endangerment Case

Jul 6, 2024 Alex

On May 15, 2024, Norwalk Police patrol officers responded to a call about a 6-year-old child who had not returned home from after-school activities sponsored by the Norwalk Housing Authority. Officers found the child asleep in a Housing Authority passenger van parked in their lot. A follow-up investigation by the Special Victims Unit revealed that Vladimir Galette, the Housing Authority van driver at that time, had failed to follow protocols by not checking the van for passengers before securing it for the evening. An arrest warrant for Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree was applied for and granted. Galette, age 47, was located on July 4th in Stamford and arrested without incident. He was charged with Reckless Endangerment in the…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Update on the Serious Collision on East Main Street

Jul 6, 2024 Alex

On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:23pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for an accident involving a motor scooter versus a bicycle. The callers reported both parties were injured, and one was unresponsive. The collision occurred at the intersection of East Main Street and Jane Street. Bridgeport Fire Engine # 10, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Bridgeport Police Units arrived on scene and observed Bridgeport Fire Engine # 10, giving medical attention to both operators. Both operators appeared to be seriously injured and one of them was unresponsive. The operators were transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center by AMR. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team was notified and…

Stratford Health Department to Offer Annual Childhood Immunization and Physical Clinics

Introducing the Royal Court of the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc. 2024

SUMMER CONCERT SET AT STRATFORD LIBRARY

Town of Fairfield Social Services Launches Outreach Registry for Vulnerable Residents

The City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services Department Receives Grant to Address Heat and Air Quality Issues in Public Housing

GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Norwalk News: Two Sexual Assault Involving A Minor Arrests Made

Stratford Library Events in the First Half of July

Norwalk News: Arrest Made in Child Endangerment Case

Bridgeport News: Update on the Serious Collision on East Main Street

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