Category: Local News

General Electric and the Town of Fairfield

From the Desk of First Selectman Tetreau   (Press Release)

Let me first say that on behalf of the Town, I am in active communication with both GE and the Governor’s office and have been ever since GE’s announcement that it is considering leaving the State.

Here is what I have accomplished so far:

  1. I have been able to keep the communication flowing between GE and the State while the evaluation is proceeding. There was a lot of emotion initially. GE specifically asked that we keep the emotion and rhetoric to a minimum.
  2. I made certain Hartford understands all the ways that GE makes valuable contributions to both Fairfield and our region.
  3. I encouraged the Governor to reduce the impact on GE by making changes to the budget in the follow up “implementer bill.” These changes helped but I am not convinced they went far enough.
  4. I encouraged the State to make an as aggressive and competitive proposal as possible to convince GE to stay.
  5. I encouraged GE to listen to the State’s proposal.

The tax situation created by the recently approved State budget can only be solved by the State.  Both Democrats and Republicans at the State level share the blame for not addressing these financial issues over the past twenty years.  There is a responsibility on behalf of both parties to stop playing politics and to take seriously addressing the current tax situation.  Whether GE leaves or stays, Connecticut still has major competitive issues and our State leaders need to combine their efforts to resolve these issues.

Unfortunately, there is a very real chance that GE will leave Connecticut or at least relocate enough of their staff to change their headquarters to another state.  Both the State tax situation and recent decisions at the Federal level are affecting GE’s future planning.  Nevertheless, on behalf of the Town, I will continue to facilitate communication between the parties and work earnestly to keep GE, an incredibly valuable corporate citizen, here in Fairfield.

Governor Boasts Drop In Unemployment

Office of the Governor press release:  #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the Connecticut Department of Labor’s “Labor Situation” report for August 2015, which showed several thousand jobs created last month.

 

The monthly report indicates that:

 

  • Connecticut saw a net increase of 3,200 new jobs during the month.  Though numbers may face adjustment next month,this represents the best year-over-year August job growth in the last ten years.  The 2015 July-August jobs period, seasonally adjusted, has proven to deliver the second most movement in the last decade.

 

  • The unemployment rate in the state dropped one-tenth of a percent to 5.3% (the national rate is currently 5.1%).  At this time last year, it was over a full point higher at 6.4%.  Connecticut’s unemployment rate has not been this low since April 2008 – a new seven-year low – when unemployment was increasing at the beginning of the Great Recession (during the recession, it peaked at 9.2% in 2010).

 

  • Over the year, the state has grown 33,200 nonfarm jobs.  Since August 2014, employment in Connecticut’s private sector has increased by 31,100 new jobs.

 

  • The state has now recovered 98.4% of the private sector jobs that were lost in the Great Recession.  The private sector now needs just an additional 1,800 positions to reach full, pre-recession recovery.

 

Governor Malloy said, “We’ve undoubtedly seen a strong summer and a strong year – this is the best August we’ve seen in a decade.  There is no doubt the needle is moving in the right direction.  Unemployment is hovering around the national average, with thousands of jobs being created each month.  It’s good news and it demonstrates that our efforts over the past several years are truly paying dividends.  Nonetheless, we must continue fighting for more good paying jobs with good benefits as we engage with companies like never before.  We have a world-class workforce that is among the most well-educated in the nation.  And we’re making the right investments to grow our economy – supporting small businesses, transforming our transportation systems, and making Connecticut an even greater place to live and work.”

 

Lt. Governor Wyman said, “Consistent economic growth over the past several years highlights the Governor’s strong commitment to our businesses and our workforce.  This report demonstrates just how important our work has been to expanding employment, attracting talent, and driving innovation. It’s a good trend for Connecticut.”

Milford News: Silver Sands Meeting

The DEEP meeting with citizens concerning the design for Silver Sands State Park is at Milford City Hall on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM.  We are expecting a large number of citizens to attend and voice their concerns towards a plan from which local residents have been shut out.  No other state park rests in the middle of a densely populated community such as ours, and people are going to be bringing their questions.  I hope you can attend.

 

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Video: Bridgeport News: 3 Sent To Hospital After Shooting Outside Pleasant Moments

UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Press Release: Early this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department responded to a non-fatal shooting incident in which two people were shot, and one injured.

At 2:05 a.m., police officers responded to a call about an alleged shooting incident in the area of William St. & Crescent Ave. Upon arrival, police officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and another victim who suffered non-weapon induced injuries to the head.

The first victim, a 25 year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the left foot. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where he is currently in stable condition.

A second victim, a 23 year-old female, suffered gunshot wounds to the back and leg. She was also taken to Bridgeport hospital and is currently in stable condition.

The third victim, a 26 year-old female, suffered an apparent non-weapon induced injury to the head.

Detectives are actively investigating, and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Bridgeport Police Department at (203) 581-5201.

1:55am–#Bridgeport CT– Three people were sent to the hospital after a shooting outside Pleasant Moments Oasis on William Street.  One person I know was shot in the leg and transported to Bridgeport Hospital by a private vehicle.  According to radio reports one woman was passed out and I head at the scene the third victim yelling my leg, my leg!  Police heard the shots prior to the calls to 911 and it may have come from the Washington Avenue Bridge area.

This is breaking news and I have not officially talked to police at this time.  All information is subject to change.  Check with WTNH-8 in the morning for updates.

 

Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

On September 9, 2015 at 6:43 a.m., firefighters responded to a call regarding smoke in the area of Berkshire Ave. and Pembroke St.  At the scene, firefighters found a multi-family home at 511 Berkshire Ave.

The rear of the building had heavy fire on all three floors. Four civilians exited the building shortly after firefighters arrived. Firefighters then performed a search of the building and found no one inside. Firefighters fought the fire for a time until crews had to be pulled out for an exterior operation.  Once the fire was under control, firefighters returned to the inside of the building to extinguish the remaining fire. More than 30 firefighters were dispatched to tackle the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries of civilians or firefighters have been reported. 12 adults and 9 children were displaced because of the fire. American Red Cross is responding to help those displaced.

(City of Bridgeport press release)

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Labor Day Weekend State Police Incident Totals

These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on 09/04/15 through 09/07/15 at 23:59 p.m.

SPEEDING: 1,930   SEATBELT: 98     TOTAL OTHER MOVING VIOLATIONS: 4,132

(To include, but not limited to Unsafe Lane Change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting)

DUI ARRESTS: 45

ACCIDENTS  Investigated: 336  With injury: 58   Fatal: 3 (9/4 Montville motorcycle vs car)

2014 totals

Speeding: 1,727      Seat belt: 200   Total other moving violations: 3,720

(To include, but not limited to Unsafe Lane Change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting)

DUI Arrests: 35  Accidents  Investigated: 315    With injury: 33

 

#Bridgeport –Math Coach Needed at Dunbar School

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students.
  • Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems.
  • Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
  • Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
  • Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
  • Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
  • Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
  • Involves parents in the assessment of their children’s progress and needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Required certification: Math, (029, 229); Master’s degree preferred
  • Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
  • Experience in the use of educational technology
  • Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.  Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools’ website:

www.bridgeportedu.com/teachers

 

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