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Westport Heating Assistance

Feb 19, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---The Westport Department of Human Services reminds residents that if they have not done so already, applications for fuel assistance are still being accepted at its office in Town Hall, Room 200, 110 Myrtle Avenue. Eligible  Westport residents are encouraged to apply now. The deadlines are:    March 14 if you heat with oil         April 29 if you heat with gas or electric Eligibility Guidelines:   A family of two may have an annual gross income of up to $43,327            Asset limits for the State program are $15,000 for homeowners and $12, 000 for renters Please call 203-341-1050 to schedule an appointment. (Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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CT Department of Revenue Services Tax Warning

Feb 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut taxpayers are being targeted by a new email scam.  On-line thieves posing as the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) are using email to steal taxpayer information.  These phishing attacks appear to originate outside of the United States.   According to DRS Commissioner Kevin Sullivan, taxpayers are receiving email messages about a “Connecticut state income tax verification exercise.”  Taxpayers are then directed to link to a phony website that looks like an official DRS website and asked to disclose confidential information.  Disclosing the information results in identity theft and likely fraudulent income refund claims in the name of the taxpayer.   What taxpayers will see in their email is the following message:   Due to routine check and validation of…

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CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE K-9’S RECEIVE BODY ARMOR

Feb 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#MIDDLETOWN CT-- February 17, 2016 - Connecticut State Police’s K9 Arek and K-9 Union have received their bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Arek has been assigned to Trooper First Class Matthew Herz for two years and is currently working at Troop H in Hartford. K9 Arek is a four-year-old German shepherd who is trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building  earches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience. K9 Arek is also trained in narcotics detection. K-9 Arek’s vest was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by Hairy Barker's K9 Activity Center of Deep River. K9 Arek’s vest has been embroidered with the sentiment “Safety from Hairy Barker's K9 Activity Center.” K9 Union has been assigned to…

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Extraordinary Service

Feb 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Not a lot of people are aware that when first responders arrived to render assistance to the Andrews family at 22 Mountain Laurel Road in Fairfield, the roads were very icy, that is why schools had a two hour delay. Two firetrucks that provided EMS services were stuck leaving the scene. Four ambulances were dispatched, all called in the slippery conditions. They departed for local hospitals before the requested sand truck arrived.  One ambulance did get stuck but they all worked above and beyond the call of duty to get their patients the care they needed.  They also handled two other calls in Fairfield while all this was going on.  How about some likes for the job they did?!!

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Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future

Feb 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy  joined with a bipartisan group of 17 governors to announce the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future – a joint commitment to take action to promote clean energy, clean transportation choices and a modern electrical grid.   The accord provides participating governors – a bipartisan coalition together representing 127 million Americans – with a platform through which their states will collaborate, learn from one another, and leverage partnerships in energy planning and policymaking.   “Advancing clean energy is about advancing our future,” Governor Malloy said.  “In Connecticut, we have coupled a forward-thinking vision with first-in-the-nation initiatives that dramatically reduce carbon emissions.  We believe that economic growth and environmental protection aren’t mutually exclusive, but can happen…

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Housing Authorities in Bridgeport, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford receive millions in HUD funds

Feb 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) celebrated the news that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $23.4 million dollars in funding to housing authorities across the State of Connecticut. Four areas in the 4th District received a total of $6,268,644 divided as follows:   Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport - $3,876,098 New Canaan Housing Authority - $25,523 Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk - $1,272,166 Housing Authority of the City of Stamford - $1,094857   The grants announced today are provided through HUD’s Capital Fund Program, which is aimed at supporting renovation and modernization for housing authorities throughout the country. Projects supported by these funds include roof replacement, electrical and plumbing repair or updating electrical…

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