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Westport Volunteer EMS Offers Free Hands-Only CPR Classes

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

(Westport, CT; March 17, 2014) - Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS) announces it will be offering free Hands-Only CPR training sessions for the general public. Students will learn how to perform hands-only CPR (no mouth-to-mouth) for an adult who does not show signs of life, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to assist an adult who is choking and cannot breathe. Hands-Only CPR takes only 30 minutes to learn; it is NOT a certification-level class. Classes will take place on Friday March 21, 2014; one at 9:00AM and a second at 10:00AM, in the training classroom of the Westport Police/EMS Headquarters building, located at 50 Jesup Road. Participants need to attend only one 30- minute…

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GOV. MALLOY: JAX PROGRESS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS JOB CREATION, ADVANCEMENTS IN CONNECTICUT’S BIOSCIENCE INDUSTRY

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

Majority of JAX Genomic Medicine Project Awarded to Connecticut-Based Contractors, Employing Hundreds in the Construction Trades   (FARMINGTON) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has met and exceeded last year’s business goals and employment targets outlined in connection with the Governor’s Bioscience Connecticut initiative, including hiring 20 percent more scientific and administrative staff than was required for 2013.  According to its 2013 annual report , the JAX Genomic Medicine project in Farmington is on schedule and on budget two years after a final deal was reached between the state and JAX to build a new nonprofit research institute focused on advancing genomics and biomedical research with partners from the state and around the world.…

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GOV. MALLOY: REVITALIZATION OF ‘Q’ HOUSE WILL PROVIDE A SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL OPTION FOR CITY’S YOUTH

Mar 19, 2014 Alex

State Bond Commission Approves $1 Million to Design and Plan Improvements to Historic Community Center     (NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Mayor Toni Harp and other state and local elected officials, today announced that the state will assist the City of New Haven in funding the construction of the new “Q” House community center, which was left unoccupied for the last decade and fell into disrepair.  Until it closed its doors in 2003, the “Q” House was an important part of the Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods going back to the 1920s, offering after-school programs for the disadvantaged young people of the city and a safe environment free of drugs, alcohol and bullying.   “Sadly,…

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Congress passes flood insurance bill halting premium increases

Mar 19, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

CONGRESS PASSES FLOOD INSURANCE BILL HALTING PREMIUM INCREASES First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that Congress has passed a flood insurance bill, which the President is expected to sign into law that would halt major flood insurance premium increases that took effect following the passage of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. This bill, called the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, overhauls most of the 2012 provisions of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). According to Congress.gov, the bill summary, which is authored by the Congressional Research Service, prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from: (1) increasing flood insurance risk premium rates to reflect the current risk of flood for certain property located…

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Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s Doing It Local! Greg from Liberty Lawn Care

Mar 19, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Welcome aboard Greg Siemon from Liberty Lawn Care.  With spring in the air it is time to get the lawn cleaned up, Greg specializes in that, gardening and of course lawn mowing. After such a tough winter be nice to your lawn and yourself and get that lawn in shape!  Greg is also also nice and humble guy volunteering his services for his town although he doesn't want me to say what.    Give him a call at  203--257-0006 for a free quote.  Enjoy your lawn and leave the hard work to Greg! [caption id="attachment_24183" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Greg stopped by to see the operations at DoingItLocal.com Tuesday.[/caption]

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