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Teens and parents are invited to an informative and timely Zoom workshop, “College Financial Planning” on Tuesday, July 6 from 6:30-8 pm. The program is hosted by the Stratford Library in conjunction with Advanced College Funding Solutions with guest speaker Lynn Verrilli. It is free and open to the public.
The educational workshop will focus on high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
Among the topics address will be:
¨ Critical information not covered during high school financial aid night.
¨ Opportunities available for students to attend an expensive private university for less than a state school.
¨ Selecting colleges that will give the best financial aid packages – more FREE money and less loans.
¨ Locating and applying for every “need-based” scholarship, grant, and low-interest loan that students may be eligible for.
¨ Paying for college without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student loans or raiding personal retirement accounts.
¨ Simplify the process and making sure all the right things are done at the right time.
¨ Which assets are taken into consideration when the U.S. Department of Education calculates the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
¨ The Biggest Mistakes parents can make that cause them to overpay for college, and how to avoid them.
¨ The FAFSA form and all the other information needed to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid one is eligible to receive.
¨ Even if a family is not eligible for need-based aid, the workshop will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost efficient basis without it putting a strain on the rest of family finances.
“College Financial Planning” will begin at 6:30 pm on the Library’s Zoom platform.
For further information call: 203.385-4162 or register online and receive an invitational link at: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/7887797.
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2021-06-24@9:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– A viewer said there was a hit and run accident at Dewhirst Street and Clark Street. The driver chased after the fleeing driver and there were reports of shots fired. The car crashed on Vincellette Street and they took off on foot. The area was reportedly filled with police along with K-9. This is why I say See Something, Report Something!!!
2021-06-24@9:51pm–#Bridgeport CT– A person was assaulted after a burglary in the 400 block of Park Avenue. I wonder how many more of these happen that we aren’t aware of….
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2021-06-24@7:34pm–#Fairfield CT– A man exposed himself to a woman in the Marshalls parking lot at 700 Post Road. He may have tried for a clean get away running towards the car wash.
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2021-06-24@1:35pm–#Milford CT– There were no reported injures when a car crashed into the Coco Nail Salon at 7 Pond Point Avenue. Special thanks to Brian Smith for going to the scene to provide us this photo.
BRIDGEPORT, CT – City of Bridgeport officials are advising event organizers of any modified safety protocols and how to secure a permit for an outdoor planned event on city property and in any of the city’s parks. Organizers are required to obtain a permit for any event hosted on city property. Events without proper permits, or in violation of the permit application will be subject to cease and desist.
How to Secure a Permit for an Outdoor Event in the City of Bridgeport
Anyone hosting an event on public property or in city parks must apply for a permit in the City of Bridgeport. Whether the event is free or ticketed, open to the public, or invitation only, all events organizers must apply and be approved. Depending on the event, permit approval may require several departments, so officials ask that you submit your request a minimum of 30 days in advance.
To begin the application process, click here. Events hosted in city parks, on city property, or in city buildings must follow any and all city and public safety guidelines, including closure times, noise ordinances, and COVID health safety protocols. All relevant guidelines will be outlined upon approval of each individual event permit. Below is the outline of the Permit Process that can also be found here https://bridgeportct.gov/eventpermit.
• Bridgeport Health Department will discuss permits and fees involved with having any form of food for sale or consumption and ensuring that organizers meet all health and safety protocols.
• Bridgeport Police Department will provide an operations plan for any type of security or traffic control. This plan will be accompanied by a schedule of estimated police fees.
• Public Facilities will outline any fees that may be incurred for trash, dumpster, other related needs.
• Upon meeting the above requirements, including payment for any costs associated, organizer will be provided with a permit application that will require signature approvals of the associated city departments.
• Public events hosted on any city property require Certificate of Liability insurance coverage.
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2021-06-24@12:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian hit on Birdseye Street.
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2021-06-24@12:40pm–#Fairfield CT–#bear211– The children playing on the playground at St. Timothy Pre-School on Congress Street were quickly brought inside after Bear 211 made a visit. The bear was no longer on the scene when animal control and I arrived after our 15 minute ride to the pre-school. Bear 211 has it’s own Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486506749295341 He gets around and fast!
Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding a decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to accept an amended settlement agreement with United Illuminating and state entities to provide millions of dollars in immediate savings and long-term stability for UI customers. In conjunction with a planned start of lower summer standard service rates, UI customers would see a 5.2 percent total bill decrease starting on July 1.
“This is a big win for Connecticut families,” Attorney General Tong said. “This amended settlement, with the planned start of lower summer standard service rates, will save UI customers 5.2 percent on their bills starting next week. I commend PURA for approving this amended settlement and working with us to bring rate relief and stability to UI customers. Energy costs far too much in our state and this agreement brings a much-needed break to families who need it.”
See here for a prior video explainer from Attorney General Tong on fluctuations between summer and winter electricity rates.
In March, Attorney General Tong and Governor Lamont brokered an agreement with UI, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Office of Consumer Counsel and PURA’s Office of Education, Outreach and Enforcement to decrease and stabilize electric rates into 2023. The agreement fully offsets what would have been a five to eight percent increase in bills on May 1 due to federally-mandated transmission charges and the costs of the Millstone power purchase agreement. The settlement includes a $5 million voluntary contribution from UI’s own coffers, and also accelerates the return of $41.55 million of accumulated savings from federal tax cuts ahead of what would have otherwise been required. In addition, UI agreed to not change base distribution rates until at least May 2023—an agreement that will save ratepayers a projected $20 million in addition to the $46.5 million relief from the accumulated tax savings and UI’s voluntary contribution.
PURA initially rejected the settlement, and instead proposed an alternative plan to amortize the accumulated charges over a 68-month period. At the urging of Attorney General Tong and other settling parties, PURA reconsidered its draft decision, agreeing to revisit the merits of the settlement and allowing settling parties to continue to negotiate.
Attorney General Tong, UI and the settling parties agreed to an amended settlement that will immediately decrease base distribution rates an additional 0.2 percent effective July 1 to reflect reductions in the federal corporate tax rate, a key priority for PURA in its draft decision.
