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Governor Community Forum in Norwalk Wednesday

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that he is looking forward to holding the first event in this year’s series of gubernatorial community forums in Norwalk on Wednesday evening, saying that the forum is an opportunity to discuss his agenda for the future with state residents.  In particular, he said he would like to discuss the responsible management of the state’s finances, efforts to support job growth, proposals to increase universal access to pre-kindergarten and make higher education a little more affordable, and a proposed increase the state’s minimum wage. The event will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Norwalk City Hall (125 East Avenue).  Residents who…

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STATE HOLDS MERRITT PARKWAY TRAIL STUDY MEETING

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is holding a public informational meeting on the Merritt Parkway Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7 pm in the Team Room at Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Road. Signs will be posted in the lobby for the public directing them to the Team Room. There is ample parking. All members of the public are invited to learn about the current status of the study, which includes a presentation of a conceptual design, and to help the DOT gather local input and concerns regarding a multi-use trail through the Merritt Parkway right-of-way in Fairfield. In April, 2012, DOT held a workshop in…

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Small Buisness Shout Out: Copy Break.

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Copy Break is a full service copying and print center. Three professional printers in one great location. Our extensive list of services include: high volume copying, printing, wide document reproduction and scanning, color copying, typesetting, letterheads, business cards, flyers, carbonless forms, postcards, menus, signs, posters, banners, self-inking stamps, binding, litigation work, faxing and lamination. We offer comprehensive services for all your copy and print needs. Located at 1406 State Street, Bridgeport, CT (across from Chaves Bakery) Open from 9-5 Monday - Friday. (203) 367-3032 /copybreak1 @aol.com/facebook: Copy Break, Inc.

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GOV. MALLOY: STATE WILL ACCEPT ASSAULT WEAPON AND LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BUT NOT RECEIVED BY DEADLINE

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) will accept and process the applications to register assault weapons and large capacity magazines that are believed to have been submitted to the state agency by the statutory deadline but were not received by that date.   In a letter to DESPP Commissioner Dora B. Schriro , Governor Malloy’s General Counsel Luke Bronin informed the commissioner that after consulting with the Office of the Attorney General, he has concluded that the agency has the discretion to accept applications received after January 1, 2014, if the department has reason to believe that an applicant attempted to submit the paperwork by the statutory…

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CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND NIECE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, DR. ALVEDA KING, COMING TO SPEAK IN CONNECTICUT

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

  March 1st Will Speak At Yale, Keynote 1st Annual ‘Woman of Fire’ Awards Dinner   Hartford, CT, February 17, 2014: Regina Roundtree, the Founder of CT Black Republicans & Conservatives, announced today that Dr. Alveda King, the niece of famed civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, will be spending the day speaking in New Haven on March 1st at both Yale University and will be the Keynote speaker at the 1st Annual “Women Of Fire” Awards Dinner at Anthony’s Ocean View.       A former college professor who served in the Georgia State House of Representatives, and a strong conservative voice, and a staunch defender of unborn children, Dr. Alveda King is a recipient in 2011 of…

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TUESDAY: GOV. MALLOY AND SECRETARY MERRILL MAKE MAJOR VOTER REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Secretary of the State Denise Merrill will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to announce a major effort to modernize the voter registration process in Connecticut.  They will be joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Melody Currey, state lawmakers and local registrars of voters.     WHO: Governor Malloy, Secretary Merrill, Lt. Governor Wyman, Commissioner Currey, state lawmakers, registrars of voters WHAT: News conference to make announcement on effort to modernize the voter registration process WHEN: Tuesday, February 18, 2014; 12:30 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol, Old Appropriations Room; 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

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Swim Across the Sound Salutes Fire Chief

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

“A local name that carries a special ring is Felner. Each year, St. Vincent’s Foundation presents the David Felner Caregiver Award at the Sports Gala to a First Responder who has shown outstanding care and compassion for cancer patients.  The award is named in honor of the former Stratford Firefighter who passed away from cancer in 2002.   This year, St. Vincent’s Foundation surprised David’s parents, Fairfield Fire Chief Richard Felner and his wife Linda, by presenting them with the prestigious award.  The Foundation’s executive director, Lyn McCarthy stated, “Dick and Linda Felner have been at the heart of this event from its inception 11 years ago.  They were inspiring caregivers to their son, and to so many others in…

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Shelton News: 12th annaul Vally Has a Heart Spooner House

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

( Shelton , CT - February 17, 2014) – The 12th annual Valley Has a Heart Spooner House food collection will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three Stop & Shop stores in the lower Naugatuck Valley : Ansonia , Seymour and Shelton . The goal is to gather enough non-perishable food to last for at least two months and $3,000 in cash to use for restocking the shelves as needed during the cold winter months. The website linked above and also listed below has a list of the most needed food items this year. "Food stocks always get depleted during the holidays and also when storms impact the area, explained Susan Agamy,…

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