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TARGETED STATE INVESTMENTS AND AGENCY COLLABORATION TO INCREASE SCHOOL STAFFING

May 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, and Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today announced the launch of several new multi-agency state initiatives designed to address educator shortages in Connecticut. The initiatives will support the creation of a new teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program, provide more investment to create paraeducator fairs, and expand existing high school “grow-your-own” programs, which recruit and train teachers from within communities where they live and work. Recent survey data shows a high number of certified educator and paraeducator vacancies in the state, particularly in shortage areas such as special education, math, and science. As of March 2023, school districts reported about 1,300 teaching vacancies and another 1,300 paraeducator vacancies. More than 60% of…

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Westport

Westport News: Red Flag Warning

May 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

WESTPORT, CT – Effective immediately, Westport Fire Marshal/Open Burning Official Terrence Dunn has banned all outside burning until further notice due to extremely dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the entire state. Fire Marshal Dunn said, “This ban includes all recreational campfires and fire pits. Please recognize that brush fires will spread rapidly possibly threatening homes and property. Do not try to self-extinguish and call 911 immediately.” A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. This press release was made possible by:

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Fairfield

Fairfield Commission on disAbilities Announces Needs Assessment Survey

May 15, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT – May 10, 2023 – Dan Van Horne, Chair of the Commission on disAbilities and Director of Human and Social Services, Julie DeMarco, are pleased to announce a partnership with graduate students in the Occupational Therapy Program at Sacred Heart University. The Masters-level students are conducting a town-wide needs assessment of services for people with disabilities of all ages and for people with loved ones with disabilities.      The Fairfield Commission on disAbilities was established to ensure that Fairfield is a welcoming community where people with disabilities can lead inclusive and fulfilling lives, participating and contributing as active members of our town,” said Mr. Van Horne. “Understanding these needs will guide the Commission to focus on topics that will deliver lasting benefits…

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Milford

Milford News at the Library!

May 15, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

We have lots of programs offered this month, including storytimes, juvenile and teen crafts, movie matinees, genealogy, retirement planning and the history of the harmonica - just to name a few! Check out our new online program calendar at https://milford-pl.libcal.com for the full listing. Paper calendars are still available and can be printed using the link below; copies are also available at all library service desks. Save the Date for our Friends of the Library Summer Reading Book Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00-3:00. The sale will be outside the lower entrance of the library and features like new children's books and adult trade paperbacks - all for only $2.00 each. This is a popular sale - come early…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: LARCENY 1ST ARREST

May 14, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

In November of 2022, The Norwalk Police Department Detective Bureau opened an investigation into a report of a married couple illegally taking money from an elderly person. The wife, Kelley Lombardo, was the conservator for the elderly person, and together with her husband Michael Lombardo, were accused of taking approximately $460,000 for their own personal use. As the result of a seven-month-long and detailed investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Michael and Kelley Lombardo, who turned themselves in to the Norwalk Police Department on May 11, 2023. If anyone has information on this incident, they are asked to please contact the Norwalk Police Department at (203)854-3000, or via the methods below. Arrested: Kelley Lombardo, 49, of 17 Redmont Rd., Stamford,…

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State News

Social Media Data Privacy and Youth Usage Protection Legislation

May 14, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Sen. Tony Hwang today applauded the Connecticut State Senate’s passage of online and social media data privacy legislation. The legislation, which now awaits a vote in the House, aims to strengthen Connecticut’s laws to better protect children and people of all ages by maintaining checks and balance against Controllers, a for-profit entity which determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. “Last year, Connecticut passed nationally recognized internet provider data privacy legislation (Public Act 22-15), and Connecticut must continue to lead the nation in the area of protecting people’s data and online privacy,” Sen. Hwang said. “This is especially crucial when it comes to controversial solutions to protecting our children on the internet and social media. Our children’s safety…

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Trumbull

ERRATIC DRIVER CHARGED WITH DRUGS AND GUN POSSESSION IN TRUMBULL

May 14, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT---Trumbull Police arrested a Bridgeport man Monday evening after he was reported to be driving erratically, and was found to be in possession of drugs and an illegal handgun. Police located the Hyundai Elantra driving on Main Street where the vehicle was stopped and police investigation led to the driver being taken into custody. Keith Wilkerson, age 25, of Hawley Avenue, was arrested and charged accordingly for his involvement in this incident. At approximately 4:30 PM on Monday, May 8, Officer Fortunato was notified by a passing motorist of an erratic driver. The officer located the vehicle at the intersection of Main Street and Route 15, and stopped the vehicle nearby. The driver, Wilkerson, said that he was running…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Fight At Calvary Hall

May 14, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-05-14@12:35pm--#Fairfield CT-- Kings Highway East was closed at Chambers Street as police sorted out a fight at the Calvin United Church of Christ Hall. There were multiple calls for an ambulance to the scene. The people fighting separated and all of a sudden no one knew anything. This is the same hall of Fairfield's last homicide in July 2022 which still remains unsolved.

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