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Seymour News: Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Route 34

2022-05-02@4:30pm--#Seymour CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 34 is closed between Buckingham and Squantuck Road due to a crash between a tractor trailer and car. The tractor trailer is jackknifed and its fuel tank has been punctured causing fuel to leak into the river. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been notified. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:

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FEDERALLY-FUNDED MORTGAGE RELIEF PROGRAM FOR CONNECTICUT HOMEOWNERS FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of MyHomeCT – a new State of Connecticut program that is providing mortgage relief to homeowners who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is being funded by $123 million that the Connecticut Department of Housing received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and it is being administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. “The public health crisis that we’ve experienced over the last two years has had a significant impact on the ability of many homeowners to pay for the costs of their housing, which is why we are dedicating this funding to provide much-needed support,” Governor Lamont said. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act and the…

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Trumbull News: Firefighter Injured

2022-05-01@9:30AMish--#Trumbull CT-- A firefighters had to rescue one of their own at Indian Ledge Park near Whitney Avenue. An all terrain vehicle he was riding in rolled over, it may have occurred during a training session and occurred about 40 feet from a trail. He possibly has a broken leg and he is conscious and alert according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:

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NEW EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for giving final approval to legislation (Senate Bill 4) that includes his proposal to adopt California’s emissions standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, which will contribute to improved air quality and health outcomes for Connecticut residents. Several of Connecticut’s neighboring states have already adopted similar emissions standards, including Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. These standards will ensure that manufacturers are producing cleaner vehicles and offering them for sale in Connecticut, giving prospective consumers more options while reducing a major source of in-state air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation also makes various statutory changes under the Connecticut Clean Air Act, and establishes several new programs…

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