Norwalk News: Firefighter Quickly Knock Down William Street Blaze
6:40pm--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters quickly knock down a fire at 60 William Street. Firefighters are now make sure the fire did not spread anywhere they cannot see smoldering embers.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOME REPAIRS
The Office of Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce that funds are available to help residents fix up and improve their homes. Eligible homeowners can receive up to 60% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of $15,000 per qualified applicant, per year. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a special, no interest loan that is repaid when the owner sells and/or transfers the property, refinances or passes away. Eligible home improvements include exterior painting, siding or roofing projects; installation of new or replacement storm windows and doors; lead-based paint or asbestos abatement projects; installation of replacement boilers or hot water heaters; heating, plumbing or electrical improvements to address code deficiencies and modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities. Applicants must be…
April Sneak Peek for the Barnum Museum
Created Characters: Barnum’s Transformation of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 12:15 p.m. – Sneak Peeks continue with Created Characters: Barnum’s Transformation of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary The monthly Sneak Peek series continues with Created Characters: Barnum’s Transformation of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary. This lunchtime program will feature artifacts that reveal the true stories behind Barnum's 'cast of characters' from the Feejee Mermaid to Tom Thumb. During this informal presentation, the Museum’s Registrar, Melissa Houston, will explore some of the stories key to our understanding of P.T. Barnum, and using artifacts in the museum’s collection, corroborate or bring to light what really happened. For example, was Albert the elephant really given to the Smithsonian? Did Barnum visit Waterloo with Tom Thumb?…
Himes Public Events April 21-23
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week. Visit to Next Health Himes will visit Next Health’s new facility in Norwalk. Next Health manufactures the AgileLife Patient Transfer System, which allows for the transfer of immobile individuals to and from their bed and wheelchair without lifting. WHEN: Monday, April 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. WHERE: 300 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Assembly Himes will speak at an assembly on the dangers of drunk driving hosted by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, formerly the Century Council. WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Villa Maria School, 161 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford …
GOV. MALLOY HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING OWNERS AND HANDLERS OF DOMESTICATED HORSES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today thanked the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation he introduced that will protect the owners and handlers of domesticated horses by clarifying into law that domesticated horses are not wild animals and as such are not “inherently dangerous.” The Governor introduced the legislation in response to a recent court decision, which he said went too far. “I’m glad that the General Assembly continues to advance our timely legislation protecting owners and handlers of domesticated horses, and I’m confident that the Senate will also look favorably on approving this so that I can sign it into law,” Governor Malloy said. “Connecticut has a large population of horse owners and handlers, and…
GOV. MALLOY UNVEILS PLAN TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR LEGAL AID SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS
Urges Legislature to Act on Continued Delivery of Services (NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited New Haven Legal Assistance Association to highlight a legislative proposal he introduced to increase access to legal aid services for low-income citizens and to secure a funding structure that continues Connecticut’s efforts to combat the Civil Justice Gap. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Mayor Toni Harp, representatives of the Connecticut Bar Foundation, representatives of legal assistance organizations, and clients who have benefited from legal aid. “Connecticut legal aid services have been forced to shrink because of pressures on other sources of funding,” said Governor Malloy. “When legal aid agencies have to turn away low-income victims…
GOVERNOR MALLOY OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR METRO-NORTH PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE GOALS
(HARTFORD) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today outlined his expectations and priorities for Metro-North Railroad’s (MNR) performance in light of MNR’s anticipated May schedule change. Since the new MNR President Joseph Giulietti began his position in February, Governor Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker have been in active discussions with Mr. Giulietti as MNR works to implement its 100-Day improvement strategy for Connecticut service in order to restore the New Haven Line to a “best-in-class” railroad. In a letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and MNR, Governor Malloy urged MNR to use the change as an opportunity to focus on the goals of safety, reliability and optimal trip times while addressing customer complaints about late, crowded and slow…
Fairfield Public Library Craft Salon
[Fairfield, Conn., April 17, 2014] The Fairfield Public Library is hosting its monthly DIY Craft Salon at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. This month we will rediscover the art of embroidery. Our guest presenter will be Jessica Pigza of the New York Public Library. Jessica is a rare book librarian and the author of BiblioCraft. She will teach us how and where to look for crafting inspiration and we will make embroidered bookmarks. Jessica runs Crafternoon, a program for crafters not unlike our Craft Salon, at the New York Public Library. The craft salon is for people 18 years and older. Advanced registration is required due to the limited…
FAIRFIELD WOODS BRANCH LIBRARY CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
[Fairfield, CT, April 16, 2014] On February 11th, 1969, the Fairfield Woods Branch Library opened its doors to the public for the first time. Five years later, the Branch Library became the busiest of the then 47 branches in Connecticut. Forty-five years later, it continues to be the busiest branch library of the now 75 branch libraries in Connecticut. Today, Fairfield Woods Branch Library is transitioning into a neighborhood library that responds to traditional community needs as well as the 21st century needs of Fairfielders. It’s not just about books and technology – it’s about championing the cultural lives of its community members and strengthening the neighborhood. The Branch Library is a place where community-building connections are happening every day. Seniors –…
Himes Unveils Legislation to Curb Horse-Related Deaths
Bill named after Darien girl requires equestrian helmets to meet safety standards WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today legislation to require all equestrian helmets manufactured and sold in the United States to meet certain safety standards. The Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Act – named after a 12-year-old Darien girl who died after being thrown from her horse wearing a hard hat that looked like a helmet but did not in fact meet proper safety standards – will help ensure riders are not misled by unapproved hats that pose as helmets but do not actually protect from head injuries. “As a parent of two young girls, nothing would cause me greater pain than seeing my daughter hurt or…