(HARTFORD, CT) – Tomorrow, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman will make remarks at the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Action Day. The half-day event will raise the visibility of issues facing people living with multiple sclerosis. WHO: Lt. Governor Wyman WHAT: Remarks at MS Action Day WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Old Judiciary room, State Capitol
Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that he will join Heather Cavanagh, Director of the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, at a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m. to celebrate South Moon Under’s first day in business at 14 Post Road East in Westport (in the former Klaff’s location). This is the first Connecticut location for South Moon Under and the first of 2 stores the company plans to open in 2014. About Downtown Westport (www.westportct.gov) Westport's vibrant downtown area and healthy commercial environment generate the feeling of a New England town with the conveniences of modern life, and this continues to attract people who are leaders in all facets of society. Residents enjoy Westport's quality…
Effective Through Wednesday Morning, Anyone Seeking Shelter Should Call 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has reactivated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol in anticipation of temperatures in the teens and single digits over the next few nights. The Protocol is effective beginning today, March 3rd and will remain in effect through Wednesday morning, March 5th. “With a few weeks of winter still ahead of us, we must continue to protect the most vulnerable members of our state’s population during these severe cold weather outbreaks,” said Governor Malloy. “I urge anyone in need of shelter to call 2-1-1 and encourage local communities to consider opening warming centers or other facilities to help people…
Top Accounting and Consulting Firm Growing Jobs in Hartford (HARTFORD) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that CohnReznick LLP is expanding its presence in Connecticut in a move that will create or retain 236 jobs for Connecticut residents over the next four years. “CohnReznick is a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm and a leader in the professional services sector, which accounts for more than ninety thousand good paying jobs in Connecticut,” said Governor Malloy. “CohnReznick’s decision to expand here means more of these jobs for our residents. It’s a major investment in this critical industry, one that will encourage other employers to follow suit.” The state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will provide…
3:22am--Oxford CT--Multiple fire departments at a two alarm structure fire at 87 Thorson Road. Heavy fire in a 2 story home. Firefighters acquiring water from a pond source, reporting icing on the roads and asking for sand trucks. Tankers are on scene and filling up. UPDATE---Possible building collapse on the left or chimney side.
First Selectman Jim Marpe and Registrars of Voters to Test Drive Connecticut’s New Online Voter Registration System on March 6 Westport Registrars of Voters, Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that online voter registration is now available in Westport. First Selectman Jim Marpe and the Registrars of Voters will welcome two new voters on March 6, at 4 p.m. in Westport Town Hall Room 309. At that time, two eligible Staples High School seniors will register to vote using the online voter registration system. The public is invited to attend. The link to the online registration system is https://voterregistration.ct.gov. Westport residents who qualify to vote can register online. The following updates to current registrations may also be done online:…
3:37pm--#Bridgeport CT--JB Beauty Supply at 66 John Street had an unexpected visitor as an intoxicated man fell into their store front window. Yup, its a slow news week......
3:22pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters dispatched to assist animal control for a swan stuck in the ice at 472 Old Mill Road, Berry's Millpond. The swan is about 100 feet from shore.
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at a conference in Hartford on the benefits of Open Data. Last month, Governor Malloy signed an executive order requiring the creation of the Connecticut Open Data Portal, which will result in widespread amounts of raw government data to be collected, placed on the internet, and shared with the public in a major effort to increase transparency and provide a useful database that can be utilized by residents for any number of purposes. The Governor will discuss the benefits of the portal at the conference, which is being hosted by the Connecticut Data Collaborative. WHO: Governor Malloy WHAT: Governor Malloy speaks at “Open Data for Connecticut: Opportunities and…
