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Flags At Half Staff

Apr 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide effective immediately in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and been affected by COVID-19. The flags will remain lowered throughout the emergency. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags – including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise – should also be lowered during this same duration of time.   “This global pandemic is impacting the lives of so many families, friends, and loved ones in Connecticut, and we mourn for those who have been impacted,” Governor Lamont said. “This is an incredibly trying time and a…

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CT City Mayors Submit Letter in Support of Eviction Legislation

Apr 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Mayors from cities across Connecticut will submit a letter in support of state legislation to protect tenants from eviction until 30 days after the end of a declared state of emergency, such as the current COVID-19 public health crisis. Please find the letter, the proposed bill language: (Note, this is not law yet)   Proposed Sec. 47a-15b. Nonpayment of rent by tenant: Landlord’s remedy during declared public health emergency or public health-related school closure. (1) Whenever a landlord would be entitled to terminate a rental agreement or tenancy due to unpaid rent pursuant to section 47a-15a, and (a) a public health emergency was declared, pursuant to section 19a-131a, for the town or region where the rental premises is located during…

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Frontier Communications Complaints

Apr 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull today announced an investigation into Frontier Communications following consumer complaints regarding excessive charges, poor service quality and unsatisfactory customer service that began after Frontier acquired Southern New England Telephone Company (SNET) in 2014. Since June 2015, the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Consumer Protection have jointly received over 1,000 consumer complaints regarding Frontier. Those include complaints involving charges for equipment already returned, poor voice, video and internet quality, unsatisfactory customer service, charges that exceeded promised rates, and charges that continued after services had been cancelled. The Office of the Attorney General and DCP have issued a civil investigative demand seeking comprehensive records regarding…

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ABCD Services Still Available To The Community

Mar 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT - Action for Bridgeport Community Development Inc. (ABCD) during this health emergency is providing residents with supportive services such as rental and energy assistance. Of course, ABCD is closely monitoring the ever-changing COVID-19 situation and taking proactive steps to ensure our community is safe. Although ABCD is not open to the public, we are here for our residents. ABCD will remain a constant resource and connection to the community during these uncertain times. Those in need continue to have the opportunity to apply for many of the resources we provide. Supportive services, rental services, and energy assistance program applications may be requested by phone by contacting the office at 203-384-6904. For more information from ABCD, residents can contact…

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Milford News: McFire

Mar 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-03-08@9:47pm--#Milford CT-- The McDonald's at 1376 Boston Post Road was evacuated after there was some sort of liquid coming from the grill.  Firefighters discovered there was a fire in the grill area and that was the fire suppression equipment that put the fire out.   This news report is made possible by:  

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It Must Be Crash Hour

Feb 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-02-28@9:38pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- Three accidents in three different towns:   #Fairfield CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound with injuries near exit 24.   #Milford CT-- A rollover accident at North and Walnut Street.  At least 4 people extricated by firefighters, all injured.   #Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries at Howard and North Avenue really tied up traffic (photo)  

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Governor Says Program A Success

Feb 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont visited the campus of UConn Hartford, where he highlighted the recent success of a program the state operates that prepares youth in foster care to attend college, ensuring that they have access to the skills needed to prepare them for success throughout their careers.   Administered by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, the UConn Rising Scholars Program is a collaboration between the state agency and the University of Connecticut’s Center for Academic Programs. It features an intensive four-week summer immersion experience at the UConn Storrs campus. The students – all of whom are in high school and demonstrate the capacity to attend college – live on campus, attend classes, and have access…

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