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.
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INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT

Nov 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes $550 billion in new federal funding to rebuild roads and bridges; repair rail networks; support public transportation; invest in broadband; improve auto safety; combat the climate crisis; and create millions of new jobs. The legislation, passed by the Senate in August, now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. “This historic House step is a gigantic breakthrough. This vital legislation will deliver truly transformative results for Connecticut and the entire country. We are long overdue for improving our nation’s crumbling roads and bridges, modernizing our rail, and ensuring Americans have access to reliable, affordable…

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Bridgeport News: 30 Families Homeless After Fire

Nov 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Video report: 2021-11-05@11:35am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- At least 30 families are without a home after fire ripped through the 2nd and 3rd floor at the Eldorado Apartments at 1130 William Street. A roofing crew was working across the street when Manuel Morales relized what was going on and ran over with his ladder. He rescued a mother and two babies. When firefighters arrived they rescued an additional seven people hanging from the windows. Assistant Fire Chief Harold Clarke told us it took forty minutes to get the fire under control. There were no reported injuries to either firefighters or civilians. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdL_ZYmF4_w

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GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES THE SCREEN AND STAY INITIATIVE FOR CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS

Nov 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the rollout of the Screen and Stay initiative for Connecticut schools that choose to participate. Under the initiative, students and staff identified as close contacts to a known COVID-19 case but who are not yet fully vaccinated will be able to remain in school if they were wearing masks and don’t develop symptoms. The initiative will bring immediate relief to the frequent and repeated quarantines that continue to impact student learning and place a burden on working families. The innovative, multi-agency solution will aid school districts through the remainder of the fall. Students and staff are eligible to participate if the close contact with a COVID-19 case occurs under the following circumstances: Exclusively during the…

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Westport Rescinds Mask Requirement

Nov 4, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT –First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following update today: Over the past few weeks, the daily rate of COVID-19 cases in Westport has been trending downward and the Town continues to be in the “gray” category (less than 5 cases/100,000).  Therefore, in collaboration with Westport’s COVID-19 Emergency Management Team, as First Selectman, I am hereby rescinding Executive Orders #9 and #10 and lifting the mask mandate in indoor public settings in Westport, effective immediately.  This is certainly an optimistic trend - one that we have been anxious to announce. But we continue to be aware of the potential of stronger strains and breakthrough cases that could impact future recommendations. Those who are eligible are strongly encouraged to get…

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