General Electric and the Town of Fairfield

From the Desk of First Selectman Tetreau   (Press Release) Let me first say that on behalf of the Town, I am in active communication with both GE and the Governor’s office and have been ever since GE’s announcement that it is considering leaving the State. Here is what I have accomplished so far: I have been able to keep the communication flowing between GE and the State while the evaluation is proceeding. There was a lot of emotion initially. GE specifically asked that we keep the emotion and rhetoric to a minimum. I made certain Hartford understands all the ways that GE makes valuable contributions to both Fairfield and our region. I encouraged the Governor to reduce the impact on GE…

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Bridgeport News: He’s Running!

Despite Democratic Primary winner Joe Ganim's plea for Mayor Bill Finch to step aside for the good the party Bill Finch released this statement/press release today: As a father, and as chief executive of our state’s largest city, it’s my job to think about the long run. It’s my job to make Bridgeport an even better city than it is today -- a place where my kids, and your kids, will choose to live, work, and raise their families here, too. Regardless of party affiliation, as your mayor, I represent everyone in Bridgeport. Our better tomorrow is already taking shape -- the re-opening of Pleasure Beach after years of neglect, building at Steelpointe Harbor after decades of broken promises and…

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Bridgeport News: Girl Critical After Crash With Car

#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle Wednesday afternoon. On September 16, 2015 at 2:05 p.m., police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Ave. between the corner of Iranistan Ave. and Columbia St. Upon arrival on scene, police officers found a 2010 Toyota Prius had struck a bicycle being ridden by a ten-year-old female child.   According to witnesses, a ten year old was riding a bike on the sidewalk, and then swerved out into the road where she was struck by the Prius. Police officers spoke with the driver of the Prius who is cooperating with the investigation. The child was transported…

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