Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire

2021-01-13@1:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to Vine Street that went to two alarms. The home at 32 Vine Street suffered significant damage on all three floors and caused damage to the house to it’s left. Everyone safely made it out and there were no reported injuries to either firefighters or occupants. Preliminary said there was eight that need to be relocated and possibly another eight from the neighboring home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhjYPz67pjc

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES DEPLOYMENT OF MORE THAN 100 MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at the request of United States National Guard officials, he is authorizing the deployment of more than 100 members of the Connecticut National Guard to Washington, D.C. to aid and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power. This includes members of the Connecticut National Guard’s Military Police, as well as two patrol explosive-detection dog teams that are dual-trained for police patrol activities and explosive detection. Additionally, the state’s Air Guard has also placed C-130H aircraft and crews on alert status, which are capable of moving personnel throughout the country if needed. “The State of Connecticut stands ready to help ensure the peaceful transition of power and protect our democracy,” Governor Lamont…

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First Selectman Issues Update on COVID Vaccine Registration and Appointments

Westport, CT - First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that, in coordination with the Westport Weston Health District (WWHD), information has been updated for those seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, the following are eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine utilizing the State Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS):  Individuals included in 1a rollout: Healthcare Personnel: All paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.Long Term Care Facility Residents: Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.First Responders at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their response to…

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Wanted In Elderly Attack Arrested

2020-12-31 #Bridgeport CT-- A man wanted in the assault of an elderly man was arrested by Bridgeport Police. The assault was on a 74 year-old man which took place at the Stop and Shop bottle return at 4531 Main Street while the man was returning bottles and cans. It appeared that the suspect attempted to cash out the victim's bottle receipts. The victim was treated at the hospital with serious injuries. The suspect was identified as Verol Clarke, age 49. He was taken into custody without incident. Bond was set for $25,000.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR DISHWASHERS

Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing a lawsuit challenging the Department of Energy’s (DOE) final rule undermining current energy efficiency standards for residential dishwashers. The rule, issued at the request of the anti-regulatory group Competitive Enterprise Institute, unjustifiably exempts a class of dishwashers from energy efficiency standards by creating a new, unnecessary category of dishwashers defined only by shorter cycle times. In the lawsuit, the coalition intends to argue that the final rule violates the Energy Policy Conservation Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. “These regulations exist for a reason and changing the rules to exclude certain dishwashers from…

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