GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS AWARDED TO SMALL TOWNS THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a series of grants under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), which will be awarded to 28 towns throughout Connecticut for the purposes of funding a variety of economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life projects.   “These small town grants allow the state to partner with municipalities on projects that will help improve our communities, rebuild our infrastructure, and create jobs,” Governor Malloy said.  “These are investments that will make our towns a better place to live and work, will increase the quality of life, and help attract economic development and growth.”   The STEAP grants announced today are as follows: Greenwich $500,000 to help fund the expansion of…

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Bridgeport News: Student Throws Extinguisher At Teacher

1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--School Resource Police on the way to Central High School where a 16 year old male student threatened a teacher and threw a fire extinguisher at him/her.  Police file number 132. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?  We may not be able to continue without your help! http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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Bridgeport News: Suspicious Fire On Dixon Street

Just before 2am Monday morning, a call came in to the Bridgeport Fire Department for a structure fire at 245 Dixon Street. Firefighters on arrival found heavy smoke on the left side of the home. When the call came in to the fire department it was thought that the fire was started by someone that was still on scene. Police were immediately dispatched. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire that was on the first floor. They thoroughly checked to make sure the fire did not extend anywhere else to the home. The fire marshal was called to the scene. There were no reported injuries fighting blaze.

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Bridgeport News: Papa John’s Robbed At Gunpoint

11:43pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Papa John's at 2354 Main Street was just robbed at gunpoint by two thin black males, one with dreadlocks.  They took money from the register and from employees. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?  We may not be able to continue without your help! http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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