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ITT TO CT

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT), a leading global manufacturer and technology company, is relocating its corporate headquarters from White Plains, New York to Stamford, Connecticut. ITT manufactures highly engineered components and develops customized technology solutions for the transportation, industrial, and oil and gas markets. The global company employs approximately 9,700 employees in more than 35 countries. The company’s 24,000 square-foot headquarters is located at 100 Washington Boulevard in Stamford. The move will bring 57 jobs to the state. “Our administration has been laser-focused on doing everything we can to get Connecticut’s economy growing again, and having a company with a worldwide reputation like ITT deciding to move their global headquarters to our…

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Westport News: Larceny and Forgery

#Westport CT--On October 16, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Westport Police officers responded toa local liquor store on a report of a stolen check. The complainant stated he wrote a check to oneof his vendors and then placed it in a mailbox. At some point after that the check was stolen andthe amount was altered. Additionally, the payee was changed to the name Matthew LaFlamme.The investigating detective was able to determine the bank where the check was cashed. Inspeaking with that bank’s fraud department, it was discovered that the suspect provided a bonafide Connecticut identification card at the time the fraudulent check was allegedly cashed. Thename on the identification was Matthew LaFlamme. Based upon the investigation, a warrant for Mr.…

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Bridgeport’s Own Candlestick Maker!

Get your candles made right here in Bridgeport CT and save 20% off with coupon code: LOCAL20 over at naturalannieessentials.comNaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman owned and family operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. We create pure soy candles with a feel-good vibe! Fun and relatable, our natural candles fill your home and lift your mood with vibrant scents so that it feels like home.

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College Financial Planning

Teens and parents are invited to an informative and timely Zoom workshop, “College Financial Planning” on Tuesday, July 6 from 6:30-8 pm.  The program is hosted by the Stratford Library in conjunction with Advanced College Funding Solutions with guest speaker Lynn Verrilli.  It is free and open to the public. The educational workshop will focus on high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors.  Among the topics address will be: ¨ Critical information not covered during high school financial aid night. ¨ Opportunities available for students to attend an expensive private university for less than a state school. ¨ Selecting colleges that will give the best financial aid packages – more FREE money and less loans. ¨ Locating and applying for every “need-based” scholarship, grant, and low-interest loan that students may be…

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