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Charity Craft at Fairfield Public Library Woods Branch

[Fairfield, CT, February 21, 2014] The Fairfield Public Library is hosting its monthly DIY

Craft Salon at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road on Saturday,

March 1 at 11 a.m. This month we will work on a project that will support cancer survivors.

Alexandra Currie will be the presenter for this salon. She is the owner of a little square LLC in

Fairfield and creator of the Pink Pom Pom Project, a crafting initiative that seeks to help those

affected by cancer. Join us as we make squares for a quilt that will be given to a cancer support

organization. All supplies will be provided, but if you are a knitter, please bring size 8 needles.

Advanced registration is required due to the limited space and materials. All programs at the

Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information and to register for this event

call 203-255-7308, or visit us on the web www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org . Follow the Fairfield

Public Library on Twitter: www.twitter.com/fairfieldpublib and Facebook: www.facebook.com/

fairfieldlibrary.

Mission: “The Fairfield Public Library, our community’s gateway to the world of

information and discovery, inspires the lifelong love of reading and learning. It offers

free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leading-edge technology, and a

responsive staff in a welcoming environment.”

GOVERNOR MALLOY ATTENDS MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS EFFORTS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today attended a meeting at the White House with Vice President Joseph Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Mary Kay Henry, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama, and others to discuss state-level efforts to raise the minimum wage. Earlier this month, Governor Malloy introduced legislation that will increase the state minimum wage to $10.10, mirroring recent national efforts by President Obama and other Congressional leaders to raise the federal minimum wage to that same amount.  The increase would give Connecticut the highest minimum wage in the nation.

 

“Governor Malloy is doing extraordinary work in Connecticut to lift their minimum wage and give more hardworking Americans a raise,” said President Obama.

 

“There is a debate happening across our country on how to tackle the growing income inequality that is detrimental to our middle class families and to our economy.  Part of tackling that critically important challenge is making sure that we recognize that a decent wage is good for workers and good for business,” said Governor Malloy.  “For too long, the minimum wage has not kept up with the cost of living.  As studies have shown, the workers who would benefit from a minimum wage increase brought home 46 percent of their household’s total wage and salary income in 2011.  When workers earn more money, businesses will have more customers.  This modest boost will help those earning the least to make ends meet.”

 

In the summer of 2013, Governor Malloy signed a bill into law

that increased the state minimum wage in two stages: from $8.25 to $8.70 on January 1, 2014, followed by a second increase to $9.00 that is currently scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2015.  The proposal the Governor announced today calls for a slight modification of next year’s increase, bringing the total to $9.15 on January 1, 2015.  The proposal would then add a 45-cent increase to $9.60 beginning January 1, 2016, followed by a 50-cent increase to $10.10 effective January 1, 2017.

 

Out of Connecticut’s workforce of 1.7 million people, it is estimated that there are currently 70,000 to 90,000 workers who earn the minimum wage.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up about two-thirds of all workers who were paid minimum wage or less in 2012, and 61 percent of full-time minimum wage workers. Women of color are disproportionately represented among female minimum wage workers, as nearly four in ten female minimum wage workers are women of color. The Governor’s proposal means that an employee working 40-hours per week would earn $21,008 per year.  Currently, the federal poverty guideline for a family of four is $23,850.

 

Governor Malloy is in Washington, DC to participate in the National Governors Association’s 2014 Winter Meeting

. The meeting is an opportunity for a bipartisan group of governors to discuss issues affecting states, share innovative solutions, and look for ways to strengthen the state-federal partnership.

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian struck update

#Bridgeprort CT–In a story we brought to live as it was happening –Bridgeport Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian that occurred last night in the area of State Street and Iranistan Avenue.

The pedestrian, Andres Nunez, 38, of Lewis Street, suffered a severe head injury and was in critical condition.

The driver of the vehicle, a BMW sport utility vehicle, remained on the scene.

Police were called just before 8:30 p.m. The SUV was traveling east on State Street. The pedestrian was in right lane when he was struck.

The victim was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, and the accident remains under investigation

TOWN OF FAIRFIELD WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that effective January 2014, Thomas Dubrosky has

assumed the role of Chief of Staff in the First Selectman’s Office.

Mr. Dubrosky, a 43-year Fairfield resident, has extensive managerial and community experience

that will benefit the Town and its residents.

Mr. Dubrosky had spent 42 years in the pharmaceutical industry; 37 of those years were spent

with the multi-national Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation located in Ridgefield Connecticut. Mr.

Dubrosky was the first representative for Boehringer when it established itself in Connecticut. He

has experience in sales, sales management, marketing, trade distribution and training.

Mr. Dubrosky is a Vietnam Combat Veteran. He is currently an officer for the Fairfield County

VFW, Commander of the VFW Post #399 in Westport and a member of American Legion Post #74

in Fairfield.

Mr. Dubrosky is a past member of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) where he had been

elected to serve for three consecutive terms in District One. He had served on the RTM Public

Works Committee and its Public Health and Safety Committee. While on the RTM, Mr. Dubrosky

was one of the key leaders to initiate the Town’s first blight ordinance for properties. Most

recently, Mr. Dubrosky served as a member and chair of the Town’s Police Commission.

In addition, Mr. Dubrosky was a coach and athletic director for Fairfield Pop Warner. He is a

member of St. Anthony of Padua Church where he currently is an alter server. Mr. Dubrosky has

two daughters and four grandchildren who live in Fairfield.

First Selectman Tetreau said, “The Chief of Staff plays an instrumental role in the First Selectman’s

Office and contributes to the success of our town. I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Dubrosky to

this critical role. Tom brings the right mix of a strong managerial background coupled with a deep

understanding of our community that will further strengthen the needs of our Town and will also

help the First Selectman’s Office continue to provide quality service to our citizens.”

Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional STEM Academic Competition

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, also known as the “House App Contest.” This new, nationwide competition allows high school students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

 

“We know that science, technology, engineering, and math skills are essential to our children’s future professional success—especially in this changing world economy – and this competition is a great way show kids in a real-life situation why these areas are so important,” said Himes. “I invite all high school students who are passionate about the STEM subjects to participate in the first annual House App Contest, and I look forward to seeing the entries.”

 

The House App Contest is open to all high school students ages 13 and up in the Fourth District. Students entering the competition must submit their app’s source code online by 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2014, and provide a YouTube or VIMEO video demonstration explaining their app and what they learned through this competition process. Entries will be judged by a team of STEM experts from the Fourth District. The winner will be announced at a reception in the district.

 

To enter, students must register at http://studentappchallenge.house.gov

, create an account on www.challengepost.com, and register for the House Student App Contest under Himes’ profile. All entries must be original in concept, design, and execution. For more information, visit Congressman Himes’ website at: http://himes.house.gov/stem-academic-competition.

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