ELDER JUSTICE HOTLINE

Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, Aging and Disabilities Commissioner Amy Porter, Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull and the Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut today launched the Elder Justice Hotline-- a “one stop shop” for older in adults in Connecticut in need of information, aid, and justice. Elder justice issues can range from age-based discrimination in the workplace to scams and frauds, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  As a result, no one state agency can answer every question. The Consumer Assistance Unit of the Office of the Attorney General will staff the hotline and refer matters as appropriate to agencies across state government.  The hotline can be reached at 1-860-808-5555. Individuals may also access information about the…

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Westport News: Breach Of Peace

#Westport CT--On November 14, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Westport Police officers respondedto a local address on a report of a disturbance. The complainant stated she was arguing withKeith Carter. She alleged that during this argument Mr. Carter pushed her to the ground. Mr.Carter had left the area prior to the officers’ arrival and could not be located. Based upon theinvestigation, a warrant for Mr. Carter’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior CourtJudge.Mr. Carter was taken into custody by Westport officers on July 13, 2021, and per thewarrant he was charged with Breach of Peace. This news report is made possible by:

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Twelfth Night

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street, announces that the Hudson Shakespeare Company of New Jersey will return to Stratford on Saturday, July 24 at 2 pm for its live, in-person production of the popular comedy “Twelfth Night”.  Performed outside in the library’s scenic courtyard, the fully-staged and costumed performance is free and open to the public. The Hudson Shakespeare Company is back in Stratford (after a break due to the pandemic) with one of the Bard's most hilarious and thought-provoking romps, "Twelfth Night".  Viola, a young noblewoman, is traveling with her twin brother, Sebastian, where they are involved in a shipwreck and get separated on the mysterious country of Illyria. Viola, thinking Sebastian died in the wreck disguises herself as her brother and lands an assistant's job with the local governor, Count Orsino.  Orsino,…

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Fairfield News: EMS Threatened By Crowd

2021-07-18@11:05pm--#Fairfield CT-- EMS were called to Shrub Oak Lane for an unresponsive person at the residence, possible choking victim. When EMS arrived they found a large party outside who threatened to shoot them according to radio reports. Multiple police units were dispatched now reporting things are relatively peaceful but police units are still arriving with lights and sirens. This news report is made possible by:

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