Energy Assistance

Connecticut’s Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). This program helps low-income home owners and renters pay their heating bills. I was proud to increase funding for CEAP through the CARES Act, which I co-sponsored and voted for last March.   To qualify for this program, you must make below 60% of the median income, or $72,394 for a family of four. To apply for CEAP, contact the Community Action Agency site in your town. A list of sites and their contact information is listed below: Bridgeport Alliance (203) 384-6904 Darien Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Easton Alliance (203) 384-6904 Fairfield Alliance (203) 384-6904 Greenwich Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Monroe Alliance (203) 384-6904 New Canaan Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Norwalk Alliance (203) 384-6904  Oxford TEAM (203) 736-5420 Redding Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Ridgefield Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Shelton TEAM (203) 736-5420 Stamford Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Trumbull Alliance (203) 384-6904 Weston Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Westport Alliance (203) 384-6904 Wilton Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720  Our sponsor accepts energy…

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Fairfield News: Catalytic Converter Stolen

2020-12-14 #Fairfield CT-- A business in the 2000 block of the Post Road discovered that the catalytic converter from their delivery truck was stolen. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

UPDATE: The identity of the victim of the homicide that occurred on December 13, 2020, has been identified as Brandon Goode, 26 of Harral Avenue, Bridgeport. Goode died after being stabbed multiple times in the legs, buttocks and groin. The motive surrounding the death of Goode is currently under investigation. 2020-12-13@7:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--In a story we were first to tell you about, Bridgeport Police say an assault was reported near 242 Harral Avenue. ​Responding officers located a 26-year-old male victim in front of 250 Harral Avenue suffering from wounds to his lower extremities. The victim was transported by medics to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The victim had several injuries of an unknown origin that will be examined…

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FAIRFIELD, CT – Fairfield Museum & History Center is pleased toannounce the completion of its multi-year restoration of the Ogden House Historical property.The final phase of the project was generously funded by a matching grant from 1772 Foundationand Preservation Connecticut to aid with the repair of the Ogden house exterior. The restorationwork was performed by Domus Constructors. Fairfield Museum and History Center370 Beach Road, Fairfield CT 06824203-259-1598fairfieldhistory.orgBuilt in 1740 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#79002651), Ogden Houseis among the oldest residences open to the public in Fairfield County, CT. In addition to itshistorical significance, Ogden House is an important property that is used for educationalprogramming throughout the year and is an integral part of the Fairfield…

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Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) applauded the Senate passage of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The senators led seven of their senator colleagues, including Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introducing this bill to addresses the growing challenges posed by food allergies, which affect tens of millions of Americans. The bill modernizes our nation’s labeling laws by codifying sesame as a major food allergen and calls for a comprehensive report on food allergies in the United States that will assist future governmental and private-sector efforts to monitor, study, and combat these allergies. Approximately 1.5 million Americans are allergic to sesame. "For years, parents in Connecticut have told me about the challenges associated with sesame allergies—about how dangerous it is for them…

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Shelton News: Armed Robbery/Burglary

2020-12-13@9:55pm--#Shelton CT-- An burglary just occurred on Kneen Street. 4 males displayed a firearm and fled in a sedan. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Assault With A Weapon

2020-12-13@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS responded to Harral Avenue at Pequonnick Street for a person assaulted with a "weapon" Bridgeport Police tweet: "responding to Harral Ave on a preliminary report of a party assaulted with a weapon. NFI on injured at this time. NFI, again....

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Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

2020-12-13@8:22pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Fairfield on I-95 southbound near exit 24.

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Bridgeport News: Crash

2020-12-13@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries at Boston and Noble Avenue. Radio reports indicate the roadway was still closed as of 7:30pm

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