Fairfield

Fairfield News: Local Non-profits and Businesses to Benefit under State Program

#Fairfield CT-- September 14, 2022– First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick announced today that the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has approved six programs submitted by the Town of Fairfield for inclusion in the 2022 Neighborhood AssistanceAct program. The Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program is designed to provide funding to state-approved community programs conducted by municipal agencies or community non-profit organizations. The NAA works with businesses to provide a State tax credit for cash contributions made to these community programs. The program is structured so that businesses that make charitable contributions to a qualified program are eligible to receive a credit, valued at 60% to 100% of the amount contributed, on their State Corporate Income Tax. The minimum contribution on…

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Happy Labor Day?

#Bridgeport CT-- For the last two years, the Bridgeport Fire Department has been serving the community without a contract and Bridgeport Police for over a year. As a citizen, do you find this satisfactory? I ran into council members Ernie Newton and Jorge Cruz, Sr. to get some insight into the delays. I couldn't get any details on the specifics like what is an unrealistic contract but I'm certain the two-year delay is working in their favor as this year's high inflation will enter the negotiations. Fairfield Firefighters have also been without a contract for over a year. Let's honor our first responders and get them a contract! https://youtu.be/If9QILneCuE

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