Fairfield Public Safety Dispatchers Reconized

#FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy and the Fairfield Police Department would like to recognize the town’s public safety dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.   During the week of April 12-18, public safety agencies take time to reflect on the critical role telecommunications professionals play in supporting the work of first responders. This week honors the thousands of men and women across the country who respond to emergency calls, dispatch first responders and equipment and render life-saving assistance to residents.   "Our dispatchers are our first line of response to serve our community members and they give us the information we need to carry out our tasks and services," Chief Lyddy said. "Without them, we wouldn't be able to…

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Multi-State Council To Get People Back To Work

HARTFORD, CT) – Recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, Delaware Governor John Carney announced Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is joining the multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work. This announcement builds on the states’ ongoing regional approach to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.   The coordinating group – comprised of one health expert, one economic development expert and the respective chief of staff from each state – will work together to develop a fully integrated regional framework to gradually lift the states’ stay at home orders while minimizing the…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

UPDATE: Shots fired on Lincoln Avenue off of Madison Avenue.  No one or anything reported hit.  Shell cases recovered.   UPDATE: Police have located a couple of cars parked on the street that was hit by gunfire. 2020-04-14@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired in the 300 block of Bishop Avenue.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_81162" align="aligncenter" width="591"] Visit Perez Tires at: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]

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Local Photographer Passes From Covid

Many of you may have had your school photo taken by Art Rich or maybe you had your wedding photographed by him.  It is with sadness to report that he has passed from the Covid virus today according to his daughter's Facebook post.  She wrote "Today is a sad day as we had to say goodbye to my father. He passed around 1pm today due to complications from Covid-19. We are devastated. It just hasn't become a reality yet. We appreciate all the prayers and everyone who has reached out . Prayers go out to all the families that are also suffering from this pandemic and the health care workers who are doing God's work. We pray that your family…

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Congressman Himes Press Release On Unemployment

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about major life changes and unexpected challenges. Millions are struggling to manage their finances, care for their family, pay their bills, and put food on the table. My office is fielding countless questions about Connecticut’s unemployment insurance system and the steps Congress is taking to help those who are furloughed or laid off. Please read below to learn more about how those who have recently been laid off or furloughed may access the expanded benefits provided by the CARES Act, including an extra $600 in payments per week to help get through this current crisis. Much of this information can also be found on the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Frequently Asked Questions page . My staff…

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Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the nonprofit organization AdvanceCT plans to form a panel of experts from within the state's medical and business community that will consult with and advise his administration with respect to reopening Connecticut's economy as the nation emerges from the unprecedented public health emergency caused by COVID-19.   That panel will be known as the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group and will examine issues concerning how best to allow commerce to begin, while also ensuring the state's public health and well-being are protected. Established and governed by AdvanceCT, the group will consult with state and regional partners and experts on next steps, and will remain in frequent contact with the Lamont administration in…

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