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2 Bridgeport Police Sergeants Suspended For Drug Use

Oct 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Two sergeants/supervisors failed random drug test last week. One for steroid use and the other for marijuana. According to a memo issued by the police chief, both are on "paid administrative status". This is the second time the sergeant failed the test for marijuana and according to city policy he should be terminated. Although marijuana is now legal in Connecticut, according to the federal government, police are not allowed to carry a firearm if they consume pot. I reached out to Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Police on October 2nd for more information or/or comment but he has not replied back. This news report is made possible by:

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STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS 8-14% DROP IN 2022 WORKERS COMP RATE FILING – SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT

Oct 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Commissioner Andrew N. Mais issued a department notice recently announcing a thirty (30) day period of public comment on the National Council on Compensation Insurance’s (“NCCI”) voluntary loss cost and assigned risk rate filing. NCCI is proposing that the Department approve an overall average change of -14.1% to the current voluntary loss costs and an overall average change of -8.2% to the current assigned risk rate level. This is the 8th year in a row the department has received a filing requesting an overall decrease to Workers’ Comp rates. The filing is currently under actuarial review and if the decrease is approved, businesses will see these costs continue to decline in 2022. The new loss costs and assigned risk rates which are the…

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Stratford Wins Federal Grant for Firefighter Training

Oct 4, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

 #STRATFORD — Mayor Laura R. Hoydick recently announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $25,996 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Stratford Fire Department firefighter training. The competitive AFG program awarded only 27 grants out of over 8,000 applications nationwide in the current AFG fiscal year.  “I am proud that our Fire Department is always finding ways to improve their service in protecting Stratford and our neighboring towns,” said Mayor Hoydick. “When I saw the training program that the department wanted to participate in I was pleased to authorize the grant application.”  Stratford Fire Chief Brian Lampart explained, “Stratford applied for the grant to enhance our Rescue Operations Training to help us further prepare for situations that put the people we serve…

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Stratford News: Planned Control Burn

Oct 4, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct a series ofsmall prescribed burns between Monday, October 4, and Friday ,October, in the Great MeadowsMarsh Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. The burn is part of a larger effort toimprove habitat for wildlife, increase resilience of the marsh to rising sea levels and coastal storms,and reduce mosquito nuisance problems. Prescribed burns occur under a tight set of conditions to minimize impacts to wildlife and the public.The dates of the burns will depend on weather conditions, tides, and proper fine fuel moisture. Usingmultiple small burns will reduce smoke and increase safety. Smoke may still be visible from the westside of the Great Meadows Marsh Unit.The Service is…

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Oct 3, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

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Bridgeport Finance Receives Award

Oct 2, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The Bridgeport Finance Department on received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award. Presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), this Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Award is based upon a GFOA review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements of the City and was judged by an impartial GFOA panel to ensure the highest standards of the program are met. This process includes demonstrating a "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial results to the City Council and public. Mayor Ganim stated, “We commend the accomplishments of the Finance Department which are clearly exhibited by receiving this Award.  A completely clean audit opinion…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF SUNDAY FOR NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SERVICE

Oct 2, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The nationwide recognition occurs annually during Fire Prevention Week. 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. “Firefighters are a core component of our communities, providing an invaluable service to protect the lives of complete strangers while oftentimes putting their own lives…

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