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GOVERNOR LAMONT: “STATE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO BE FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT”

Apr 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Commissioner Josh Geballe today announced a series of items to reduce bureaucracy, streamline procurement, and ultimately make it easier for businesses to work with the state. Included in the items is a bill currently pending in the legislature that will eliminate thousands of unnecessary forms processed by DAS annually. The announcement was made during a tour of Infoshred, a document shredding facility in East Windsor. Currently, every business that wants to sell to the state has to fill out at least seven forms in the procurement process. House Bill 7385 , developed by DAS, will reduce that to one, thereby eliminating unnecessary forms that businesses need to complete…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Apr 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a couple of shots fired on the no east side. Police received calls for shots fired on William Street. A car had bullet holes in the windshield. Police also received calls for shots fired on Maple and Noble Avenue and Arctic and William Street. Additional resources were sent to the schools nearby letting out for the day. So far no one reported hit. A tan/gold car was seen leaving the scene after the shots fired. Earlier in February a woman on William Street was shot by a stray bullet as she look out her window on Willaims Street. Tiroteos 4:04 pm–#Bridgeport CT– La policía está investigando un par de disparos en el East…

Westport

Staples HS 1979 Class Reunion

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Staples High School Class of 1979 would like to announce its 40th Class Reunion. The Reunion will be held on the weekend of June 21-23, 2019. The Main event is the Party Like It's 1979 Reunion Party which will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 6:30-10:30 at the Westport Woman’s Club. The party will include an open bar, music and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. Tickets are available online and will cost $110. The weekend will also include a Welcome Party on Friday night at the Black Duck with the band the 5 O’Clocks, featuring our own John Lamb and Paula Gallo. On Saturday, our events include a Tour of Staples High School led by Dan Woog, and Bike Ride through Westport. Sunday, we are all meeting…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Police officer injured.

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-08 @ 9:30PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- A Bridgeport Police Officer was injured while trying to subdue an alleged out of control person inside the Maple Deli Mini Mart at 717 Kossuth Street. The person was reportedly throwing items inside the store. The officer received an injury to the hand and was transported to the hospital. He was able to apprehend the person prior to backup's arrival. This news report is made possible by: 2019-04-08 @ 9:30PMish – #Bridgeport CT – Un oficial de policía de Bridgeport resultó herido mientras intentaba a controlar a una persona fuera de control dentro del Maple Deli Mini Mart en 717 calle Kossuth. La persona supuestamente tiraba cosas dentro de la tienda. El oficial recibió…

Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s Doing It Local AGAIN!

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Look who's Doing It Local again! Welcome back Benny Perez from Perez Tire located at 72 Knowlton Street in Bridgeport. He promises to Slash The Competition, call him at 203-612-1784 to compare prices even from the big box shops. He also has a four-tire alignment machine being installed so you don't have to go elsewhere to get this done. He also promises every day low prices for everyone, that will be a video that we will be telling you about in the next couple of days! Thank you, Benny, for sponsoring DoingItLocal.com and keeping it a free service to the community! ¡Miren quién regreso a DoingItLocal de nuevo! Bienvenido de nuevo Benny Perez de Perez Tire ubicado en la…

Stratford

Stratford News: 3rd Teen Charged In Shakespeare Theater Fire

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut Post is reporting that the three suspects are: Vincent Michael Keller, 18, of Stratford; Christopher Sakowicz, 18, of Stratford; and Logan Caraballo, 17, of Shelton. They also reported Judge Frank Iannotti, had their cases were formally transferred to adult court and their identities were made public. After a lengthy investigation, the Stratford Police Department arrested two juveniles in connection with recent arson and burglary incidents within the town including the arson at Shakespeare Theater. The suspects were charged with: Juvenile #1: Arson in the 1 st Degree Burglary in the 1 st Degree Criminal Trespass in the 2 nd Degree Reckless Endangerment in the 1 st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the 3 rd Degree Criminal Trespass in the…

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Press Release

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT-- On Friday, April 5 , 2019, at approximately 8:30 AM, a 9-1-1 call was received from a Norwalk resident, stating that a man had entered the home, and pointed a gun at the caller. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that Collins had fled in a vehicle after attempting to shoot one of the occupants of the home. According to the victims, Collins pointed a gun at one occupant and pulled the trigger, however, the gun did not fire. Collins then pistol-whipped the second victim and began assaulting the second victim on the floor while the first victim ran to the bathroom to call 911. The second victim was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.…

Norwalk

Norwalk News: 9 Year Old Choking On An Eraser

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-08 @ 1:49pm--#Norwalk CT-- First responders dispatched to Jefferson Science Magnet School at 75 Van Buren Avenue for a 9-year-old student choking on an eraser. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Una niña de asfixiava con un goma de borrar. 2019-04-08 @ 1:49 pm–#Norwalk CT– Primeros auxilios enviados a Jefferson Science Magnet School en la 75 Avenida Van Buren para un estudiante de 9 años que se estaba asfixiando con una goma de borrar.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Crash!

Apr 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-08 @ 12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries reported at Golden Hill and Water Street. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-04-08 @ 12:40 pm–#Bridgeport CT– Un choque con lesiones reportadas en Golden Hill y la Calle Water.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle FireS

Apr 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-07 @ 10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two vehicle fires to report. The first one was at Barnum and Central Avenue. Ten minutes later a call came in for another car fully engulfed in flames at Bruce and Stratford Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74169" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info visit: http://www.nicksautomotive.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-04-07 @ 10:10 pm–#Bridgeport CT– Dos incendios de vehículos. El primero fue en Barnum y Central Avenue. Diez minutos más tarde, llegó una llamada de otro auto completamente envuelto en llamas en Bruce y Avenida Stratford.

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