Milford News: Charles Island Water Rescue
2020-05-03@6:06pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters on the way to Charles Island to rescue two people trapped on Charles Island because of the high tide. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-04-25@1:56pm--#Milford CT-- Today's vehicle fire was a dirt bike on Old Point Road. Firefighters reported the bike was fully engulfed in flames and that there was no driver to be found. This news report is made possible by:
Easton News: House Fire
2002-04-21@2:40pmm--#Easton CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish an attic fire on Pheasant Lane. There were no reported injuries, the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. This news report is made possible by:
$$ For Universities
Greenwich, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that colleges and universities in Southwest Connecticut will receive a total of $37,855,848 from the newly created Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Half of this fund, $18,927,926, is specifically designated for emergency cash grants to eligible students in need of assistance. “The emotional, educational, and economic toll that the coronavirus has inflicted on colleges and students has been massive,” said Himes. “Higher education has always been a priority for our communities, and having the year cut short so abruptly is disruptive and costly. These funds are needed to mitigate the damage, and I am especially pleased that such a large portion has been set aside for direct student aid.” Using this funding, the schools listed…
Governor Assisting Nursing Homes
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing his administration to boost Medicaid payments for all of the state’s 215 nursing homes by an additional five percent above the recently announced ten percent increase. Together, the 15 percent across-the-board financial relief will provide an additional $65 million in Medicaid payment increases to the state’s nursing homes. The administration notified nursing home association leaders and representatives of the nursing home employees’ union in letters that were delivered this weekend. “Connecticut’s nursing home operators and their employees provide an incredible service to the people of our state, including the 22,000 residents receive direct care in nursing homes on a daily basis,” Governor Lamont said. “I want to extend my…
EMS Doesn’t Seem To Get Much Credit
It's great that we are having parades for many of the first responders during this pandemic. One group that seems to be ignored is the EMS paramedics. Even the state shunned them when they passed a bill that expanded workers’ compensation benefits for first responders who suffer from emotional and mental impairments that result from being on duty. Paramedics were not considered first responders in this bill. Yet I often hear police call into the radio to "step up the medics" in some of the more traumatic calls. To give you some perspective of what paramedics are feeling, here is a message I received from a paramedic regarding working during the pandemic: "Today I am a little better. But…
Local Photographer Passes From Covid
Many of you may have had your school photo taken by Art Rich or maybe you had your wedding photographed by him. It is with sadness to report that he has passed from the Covid virus today according to his daughter's Facebook post. She wrote "Today is a sad day as we had to say goodbye to my father. He passed around 1pm today due to complications from Covid-19. We are devastated. It just hasn't become a reality yet. We appreciate all the prayers and everyone who has reached out . Prayers go out to all the families that are also suffering from this pandemic and the health care workers who are doing God's work. We pray that your family…
Congressman Himes Press Release On Unemployment
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about major life changes and unexpected challenges. Millions are struggling to manage their finances, care for their family, pay their bills, and put food on the table. My office is fielding countless questions about Connecticut’s unemployment insurance system and the steps Congress is taking to help those who are furloughed or laid off. Please read below to learn more about how those who have recently been laid off or furloughed may access the expanded benefits provided by the CARES Act, including an extra $600 in payments per week to help get through this current crisis. Much of this information can also be found on the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Frequently Asked Questions page . My staff…
Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the nonprofit organization AdvanceCT plans to form a panel of experts from within the state's medical and business community that will consult with and advise his administration with respect to reopening Connecticut's economy as the nation emerges from the unprecedented public health emergency caused by COVID-19. That panel will be known as the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group and will examine issues concerning how best to allow commerce to begin, while also ensuring the state's public health and well-being are protected. Established and governed by AdvanceCT, the group will consult with state and regional partners and experts on next steps, and will remain in frequent contact with the Lamont administration in…
Worker Protections During Covid
#WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) called on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to utilize its emergency enforcement mechanism to require employers to develop and implement comprehensive plans to keep all essential workers who continue to perform their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic safe. The lawmakers asked OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which would provide employers with a consistent roadmap of standards to follow to ensure all employees who continue to come into work across the country are protected, and eventually develop a permanent standard should another such emergency…