WELCOME TO CARE CONNECTION BY STRATFORD VNA

Mayor Laura Hoydick said sh was thrilled to join Director Elizabeth Stea and the great team at Care Connection by Stratford VNA to celebrate their opening this week!Care Connection by the Stratford VNA is a non-medical home care provider offering 24/7 home care solutions serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Their  caregivers offer a range of services designed to help manage the challenges of day to day life so their clients can enjoy a more independent and better quality of life.Their mission is to provide high quality, affordable home care that allows our loved ones to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes.They are located at 3060 Main Street.

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BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON THE SAFE EVACUATION OF NEARLY 800 AMERICANS, AFGHAN ALLIES FROM AFGHANISTAN

#WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after two planes chartered by Sayara International arrived safely at Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar from Mazer-e Sharif, Afghanistan. Blumenthal has been involved in efforts to help Americans and Afghan allies leave Afghanistan over the last several weeks. Working with a coalition of volunteers, veterans, journalists, and advocates, Blumenthal and his office have provided critical assistance to help secure safe passage from Mazar-e Sharif for two planes carrying American citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, interpreters and other vulnerable Afghans, and their families. “I am elated and relieved to announce that two planes chartered by Sayara International have safely arrived at…

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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today released agency-specific data regarding compliance with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements. Connecticut executive branch state employees have made significant progress in recent days, with 78.5% fully vaccinated and a total of 671 employees (2.2%) who are non-compliant with the executive orders. More than 1,700 executive branch state employees were vaccinated in the days following the governor’s August 19 announcement that they would either need to be vaccinated or receive weekly testing. State agency heads and human resources representatives have been working throughout this week directly with employees who are non-compliant but who intend to meet the requirements. Most non-compliant employees remain at that status due to incomplete submissions. Actions related to employees deliberately…

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Bridgeport Strong!

How about some likes for Officer Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno?!! Back in September of 2020 a suspect fleeing the scene hit Officer Cetti. hospitalizing her for an extended period of time. But she is Bridgeport Strong and bounced back to active duty in no time! Her no quit attitude was recognized by her union AFSCME and received a Never Quit Award of Service. See the video here:https://www.council4.org/ctcops/news/marie-cetti-local-1159-never-quit-service-award-winner Way to go Officer Cetti. Bridgeport Strong! Thank you for your service.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

#Bridgeport CT-- On October 6, 2021 at approximately 8:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a callfor a report of a Car vs Pedestrian crash at Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue. A pedestrian from Stratford CT was crossing Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue from the north east corner heading southbound. As he was crossing a red Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue, driven by a male party from Shelton CT, struck the pedestrian. After striking the pedestrian the driver pulled his vehicle over and remained on scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. He sustained life threatening injuries and remains in critical but stable condition.…

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Fairfield Police Launch New Tip411 Anonymous Tip System

#FAIRFIELD, CT – October 6, 2021 – The Fairfield Police Department is increasing itscrime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department tofind information and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.Developed by Tip411, the Fairfield PD app puts a powerful new crime-fighting tool intothe hands of community members of all ages. The Fairfield PD app is available fordownload for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or on our website athttps://fpdct.com/tips. “The Fairfield Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe community, protectinglife and property, reducing crime and the fear of crime and to performing its function in amanner which promotes public trust and confidence,” said Fairfield Police Chief RobertKalamaras. “Our new Fairfield PD…

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