Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

What Is Mayor Ganim Hiding

Scott Appleby BPD: "When confirmed reports come in we either place them on social media or we send out a press release if they are of significance. You are certainly under law free to follow the FOI portal for police reports of any incidents you want to report on to the community. So the last incident happened on March 6th according to the Bridgeport Police Twitter page". FOI? It won't be news by the time it's approved. Do you believe that? If you do, I'll be happy to sell you the Congress Street Bridge! Only in Bridgeport!

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HOYDICK PROPOSES NO-TAX-INCREASE BUDGET 

OFFERS 5th CONSECUTIVE BUDGET WITHOUT INCREASING TAXES  STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick officially delivered her proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023 to the Stratford Town Council on Friday.  The $252 million budget proposal represents the fifth year in a row the Mayor has proposed a budget without a tax increase, and offers a very slight mill rate reduction for residents of Stratford, lowering it to 39.46.  “While we find ourselves at the beginning of 2022 sincerely hoping we have turned a corner in the COVID-19 pandemic, there are hard pandemic-related realities that we continue to face – both on a human level, and an economic one,” said Mayor Hoydick.  “Stratford is resilient on both levels, with a significant increase in grand list growth, and major…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

2022-03-14@12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters quick response possibly avoided a major fire at townhouse complex at 75 Stewart Street. The fire that was on the porch began to extend to the eves of the attic. The townhouses share a common roof/attic line which could have extended to the other homes. Right afterwards, firefighters used this as training for both rookies and veterans.

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SENATORS APPLAUD SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF SARA BRONIN’S NOMINATION TO SERVE AS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s approval of Sara Bronin’s nomination to chair the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. In a bipartisan 12-8 vote, the committee advanced Bronin’s nomination to be considered by the full Senate. “Today’s bipartisan vote highlights Sara Bronin’s extraordinary expertise and experience as a preservation advocate and steward,” said Blumenthal. “Her commitment to this vital cause is demonstrated convincingly by her championing vulnerable community assets across Connecticut. As chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, she can take this work to a national level.” “Sara Bronin is a nationally-recognized expert in historic preservation law and policy. I’m proud of the work she’s done in Connecticut, and…

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