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$3.5 MILLION TO ENHANCE SUICIDE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES

Oct 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded a five-year grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enhance a range of suicide prevention activities coordinated among several state agencies. The grant, awarded to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), will run through August 31, 2025 and will be a joint effort between DPH, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), and UConn Health. While the grant will work to prevent suicide across all age ranges, it will focus on several populations in Connecticut that are being disproportionately impacted by suicide or attempted suicide, including middle-aged…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Oct 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-29@6:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in a photo of police investigating an incident of shots fired on Orchard Street at the intersection of Boston Avenue. No word on any injuries. See something, post something. The city is trying to keep the breaking news a secret. If you see something post it right on our wall, or, message us on Faceook!

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Westport News: First Selectman Update

Oct 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement and update to Westport residents. Halloween Update Those choosing to trick-or-treat this Halloween should be aware that there has been an increasing number of calls to town departments from Westport residents who do not wish to accept trick-or-treaters at their doors this year. Parents and youth who are considering trick-or-treating this year are advised to consider alternate plans for the holiday considering that many homes may not be participating. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers traditional trick-or-treating to be a high-risk activity and should be avoided. Rather, it recommends alternatives for celebrating the holiday with lower risk activities and small events that allow for reduced exposure and ease…

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Route 8 Crash

Oct 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Possible fatal crash. Updated to between exit 13 and 12. Expect delays for the investigation. 2020-10-29@5:05pm--#Shelton CT--#cttraffic-- A report of a crash on Route 8 southbound between exits 11 and 10. One of the cars are on fire, the victim did get out but a trauma alert has been called. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford Library “Sunday Afternoon Talks”

Oct 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library will present four special sessions of its popular “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 1-22 at 2 pm.  The four talks will be presented on consecutive Sundays on the Zoom platform.  They are free and open to the public.  American Revolutionary War historian, Eric Chandler, will return to the Library with his talk, "In the Beginning and the Wars before the Revolution: We're all Englishmen, Right?" on Sunday, November 1. Chandler explores the series of bloody confrontations between Native Americans, as well as in the North American theaters of European wars as the Great Powers maneuvered to extend their empires abroad and how they helped fan the flames leading to the War for Independence. Chandler…

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STRATEGIC PLAN ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Oct 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the release of a strategic plan on workforce development, which was created by the Governor’s Workforce Council and generates a set of recommendations focused on setting a coordinated, statewide strategy for building an equitable, inclusive, and innovative workforce that meets the needs of the current economic environment and has the ability to adapt to the needs of the future. “From the very beginning of my administration, I have emphasized how critical a strong workforce is for the success of Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “This pandemic has made this more relevant than ever. This effort, led by the Governor’s Workforce Council, is laying the foundation for not only a robust workforce, but the long-term success…

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Fairfield News: Energy Assistance

Oct 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--If you need help with your heating bill, Fairfield SocialServices can help families with the process. Fairfield Social Services is now making appointments toassist Fairfield residents with applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Energy assistance pays for a household's primary heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood, and wood pellets on behalf of eligible households. The amount of heat assistance may not be sufficient to cover a household's entire winter heating cost. Homeowners and renters may apply. Due to risks associated with Covid-19, there will be no in-person appointments. Please call the Social Services office to set up your telephone appointment: 203-256-3170. This press release was made possible by:

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$1 MILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE

Oct 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved the allocation of $1 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal CARES Act funding, to provide supplemental aid to foster parents for the extraordinary costs associated with caring for more than 3,600 children in state care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Our foster parents do a fantastic job with children in state care,” Governor Lamont said. “During the pandemic, many foster parents faced additional responsibilities of caring for children, many of whom are receiving school services remotely and have been unable to access other supports. That clearly warranted an additional reimbursement in recognition of efforts that go beyond the rigorous demands we make of foster parents…

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