Fairfield Avenue Milling/Resurfacing

#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Many of you have reached out to find out when the milling/repaving on Fairfield Avenue will be completed. I checked and found out the worst is behind us. Milling is completed and repaving has begun. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, July 18, 2021, through Thursday, August 12, 2021. This project is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2021 Vendor Resurfacing Program. Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 130. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The night work schedule for this project is 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Sunday night through Saturday morning). Motorists should be aware that…

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 Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University, and University of Bridgeport will receive $4,904,990 in grant funding from the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program (BHWET). This Health and Human Service program works to increase access to quality mental health services by increasing the number of mental health professionals.   “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the number of Americans experiencing difficulties with mental health,” said Himes. “In 2020, we saw a nearly 30% increase in drug overdose deaths, partially caused by pandemic-related stress and lack of access to mental health services; the shortage of mental health professionals is a major contributor to this lack of access. As our communities move past COVID-19, a lot of the trauma remains, which is why ensuring there are enough mental health professionals in our area is more urgent than ever. I’m pleased to see federal dollars…

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Home Invasion

2021-08-03@12:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Bridgeport Police warned Fairfield Police of 4 males who attempted to enter a home in the 800 block of Burnsford Avenue which is across from Merritt Street across from Park Avenue. They believe it was part a group wanted for home invasions. They were last seen on Madison Avenue towards Thorme Street. Way to warn your citizens Mayor Ganim! No mention home invasions at all even though I ask for significant incidents twice a week. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/

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Fairfield News: Hazmat At Nursing Home

UPDATE: Assistant Fire Chief Schuyler Sherwood told me there is an unidentified chemical spill in the basement and they are waiting for the rest of the Hazmat team to assemble before making entry. They are monitoring air quality levels throughout the hospital and all readings are normal and they will continue to monitor the air quality. 2021-08-02 @5:42pm-- #Fairfield CT-- Firefighters called to Regal Care at Southport at 930 Mill Hill Terrace for the smell of oil or something similar in the basement. Firefighters have called out the area Hazmat team to the scene. Whatever it is, our sponsor can make it like it never even happened!

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ALERTS BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO TAKE PROMPT ACTION TO PROTECT OPERATIONS AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

Hartford, CT) – Following an unnerving increase in the frequency and scale of ransomware attacks across the globe—underscored by the massive attack on software company Kaseya on the brink of the July 4th holiday weekend—Attorney General William Tong is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in urging businesses and government entities to immediately assess their current data security practices and take appropriate steps to protect operations and consumer data. Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Cybercriminals demand ransom in exchange for decryption, often threatening to sell or leak exfiltrated information if the ransom is not paid. Ransomware is a growing threat,…

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