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DISASTER RECOVERY GROUP PERFORMING SANDY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that CT Rises, a statewide long-term recovery organization, is sponsoring a volunteer team from World Renew that is opening a temporary five-day Walk-in-Center at the Fairfield Senior Center, 100 Mona Terrace, to assess unmet Storm Sandy-related needs. A CT Rises volunteer from the Red Cross or from another affiliated organization will also be available at the Walk-in-Center. After needs assessments are compiled, they will be referred to a disaster case manager who will help residents find possible resources for their unmet needs. The Walk-in-Center will be open from Tuesday, March 25 to Saturday, March 29, 2014. On Tuesday and Thursday, hours are 11 am to 7 pm; on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, hours are…

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Westport Volunteer EMS Offers Free Hands-Only CPR Classes

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

(Westport, CT; March 17, 2014) - Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS) announces it will be offering free Hands-Only CPR training sessions for the general public. Students will learn how to perform hands-only CPR (no mouth-to-mouth) for an adult who does not show signs of life, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to assist an adult who is choking and cannot breathe. Hands-Only CPR takes only 30 minutes to learn; it is NOT a certification-level class. Classes will take place on Friday March 21, 2014; one at 9:00AM and a second at 10:00AM, in the training classroom of the Westport Police/EMS Headquarters building, located at 50 Jesup Road. Participants need to attend only one 30- minute…

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GOV. MALLOY: JAX PROGRESS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS JOB CREATION, ADVANCEMENTS IN CONNECTICUT’S BIOSCIENCE INDUSTRY

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

Majority of JAX Genomic Medicine Project Awarded to Connecticut-Based Contractors, Employing Hundreds in the Construction Trades   (FARMINGTON) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has met and exceeded last year’s business goals and employment targets outlined in connection with the Governor’s Bioscience Connecticut initiative, including hiring 20 percent more scientific and administrative staff than was required for 2013.  According to its 2013 annual report , the JAX Genomic Medicine project in Farmington is on schedule and on budget two years after a final deal was reached between the state and JAX to build a new nonprofit research institute focused on advancing genomics and biomedical research with partners from the state and around the world.…

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GOV. MALLOY: REVITALIZATION OF ‘Q’ HOUSE WILL PROVIDE A SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL OPTION FOR CITY’S YOUTH

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

State Bond Commission Approves $1 Million to Design and Plan Improvements to Historic Community Center     (NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Mayor Toni Harp and other state and local elected officials, today announced that the state will assist the City of New Haven in funding the construction of the new “Q” House community center, which was left unoccupied for the last decade and fell into disrepair.  Until it closed its doors in 2003, the “Q” House was an important part of the Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods going back to the 1920s, offering after-school programs for the disadvantaged young people of the city and a safe environment free of drugs, alcohol and bullying.   “Sadly,…

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Bridgeport Local News

Man Charged with Road Rage Incident

Mar 16, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A Fox Street man faces charges that he threatened a family with a shotgun during a road rage incident. Officer Tom Kristy was dispatched to a threatening complaint Sunday afternoon and spoke with the victim, who stated that he was driving on Fairfield Avenue with his family when a black Ford Explorer backed onto Fairfield Avenue from a side street, forcing the victim to stop. The victim beeped his horn. Two blocks up, both vehicles turned onto Fox Street. The Explorer stopped at the corner and the victim passed him and continued driving north on Fox. He turned around to return to Fairfield Avenue and, as he passed the vehicle, a man was…

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Legislation Proposed by Rep. Lavielle Clears Transportation Committee

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

Protection of Special Transportation Fund and Development of State’s Deep-Water Ports HARTFORD – Two pieces of legislation linked to proposals submitted by State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143) cleared the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee today.   S.J. No. 23 is a resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution limiting the use of moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund to transportation-related projects. H.B. 5289 would create a Port Authority to develop, promote, and manage Connecticut’s three deep-water ports in Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London.   As in all even-numbered years, this year individual legislators may propose only bills that are fiscal in nature. Legislation on any other subject may be proposed only by legislative committees. Rep. Lavielle had submitted…

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Bridgeport Local News

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

Woman Charged With Stealing Electricity (Bridgeport, CT – March 14, 2014) – A city woman faces felony charges for fraudulently receiving free electricity for the last seven years by claiming a medical condition. Lori Rodriguez, 49, of Bridgeport, defrauded United Illuminating Co. of $27,218.76 by forging her doctor’s signature on documents that protect customers from utility shut off if they suffer from a medical condition and could suffer harm if their utilities are shut off. The protection is not permanent but can be renewed by the doctor. Customers seeking the waiver are required to provide the doctor’s name and contact information. Detective Robert Martin began investigating the case after being contacted by an investigator from UI in January. He learned…

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