Shallow Graves Author Talk: Stratford Library Tonight!

#Stratford CT--Maureen Boyle,award-winningning journalist, has been a crime reporter in New England for more than 25 years, including at the Standard-Times of New Bedford during this serial murder case. She holds an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. She is now director of the Journalism Program at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. This is her first book. After the Maureen will be available for questions and to sign books. Books can be purchased at the event. Stratford Library--Tuesday June 19, 2018   6:30 PM – 8:00 PM  

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Bridgeport Breaks Ground on ‘Green’ Filtration System Designed to Absorb Rainwater

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim joined the Director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) Tom Gill, Director of Planning Lynn Haig, and President of Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) Lauren Coakley Vincent today to break ground on a Main Street bioswale that will bring additional greenery and art to the Downtown area while providing an ecology-friendly rainwater filtration system. “A bioswale not only alleviates the burden on our city’s sewer system but also adds permanent landscaping to our concrete downtown,” said Mayor Ganim. “This project improves the quality of life in the downtown area by revitalizing our urban cityscape, while making green advances and improving the pedestrian and visitor experience.” Director of OPED Tom Gill said “OPED has created a standard…

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Trumbull Integrity Awards

On Friday, State Senator Marilyn Moore presented The Trumbull Integrity Awards.  They are presented to persons of integrity personifies a state of incorruptibility, soundness, and completeness. Throughout the town of Trumbull, this is a quality that resonates in its residents. Sen. Moore’s Trumbull Integrity Award identifies and honors individuals whose integrity stands out in their community. This year, the award will be presented to: Madison Silva –A Trumbull High School junior who volunteers with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at her school’s Best Buddies program. Heather LeMoult- Office Assistant at the Trumbull Housing Authority for approximately five years. Heather not only excels at her job, she goes above and beyond to help our low-income elderly and young disabled residents. John Vazzano- Trumbull resident, philanthropist,…

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