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Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021. The PRIA Act will create universal, portable retirement and investment accounts that will be accessible to all Americans throughout their lives and move our retirement system into the 21st century. “The current retirement system isn’t working for all Americans,” said Himes. “The options to which American workers have access can differ significantly based on their area of employment and the systems can be needlessly confusing. In addition, many Americans lose access to retirement savings vehicles if they lose their jobs, and gig, contract, and part-time workers are often ineligible. PRIA changes all of this.” “Americans are more likely to change jobs…

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Fairfield News: 2 Women Fighting

2021-10-06@ 12:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Kendra Jalisa Woodson, was issued a Misdemeanor Summons (MC562842), for C.G.S. 53a-181 Breach of Peace and 53a-61 Assault in the Third Degree, when she engaged in violent, tumultuous behavior and intentionally kicked another individual repeatedly before throwing her personal items on Canfield Drive. Woodson is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on October 20th, 2021. This press release was made possible by:

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2021-10-08@4:11pm--Ryan Nolan was issued a Misdemeanor Summons (#MC689890) with a Bridgeport Superior Court appearance date of 10/22/2021 for Assault 3rd, CGS 53a-61 and Breach of Peace 2nd, CGS 53a-181, after being involved in a physical altercation with another male at CVS, 961 Black Rock Turnpike. An independent witness reported the Nolan was the one who instigated the fight and had thrown the first punch. During the fight, the other party suffered an injury to his left hand. This press release was made possible by:

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STRATFORD WINS STATE GRANT TO ASSESS RENOVATION NEEDS

AT HISTORIC BUILDING   STRATFORD — Mayor Laura R. Hoydick recently announced that the State Historic Preservation Office awarded a $20,000 Survey and Planning Grant to the Town of Stratford to professionally assess renovation needs at the historic Sterling Homestead that the Town acquired earlier this year.  The Sterling Homestead, the white house at 2225 Main Street, is now part of a municipal campus that includes the Sterling House Community Center, Stratford Library, the Baldwin Center, and the historic William Perry House. The structure, built circa 1790, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is situated within the town’s Historic District. The grant funding provides for hiring a professional with extensive knowledge of historic architecture to advise Mayor Hoydick and her administration,…

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Ukrainian Club Celebrates 100 Years

2021-10-09 #Southport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- State Senator Tony Hwang presented a proclamation celebrating the 100 year anniversary to president Michael Gudzik and his wife Carol on Saturday. Michael's grandfather was the founder of the club. Carol said "after the last year and a half we have all gone through and for this tiny club to have survived is truly a miracle"!

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