Stratford Library “Sunday Afternoon Talks”

The Stratford Library will present four special sessions of its popular “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 1-22 at 2 pm.  The four talks will be presented on consecutive Sundays on the Zoom platform.  They are free and open to the public.  American Revolutionary War historian, Eric Chandler, will return to the Library with his talk, "In the Beginning and the Wars before the Revolution: We're all Englishmen, Right?" on Sunday, November 1. Chandler explores the series of bloody confrontations between Native Americans, as well as in the North American theaters of European wars as the Great Powers maneuvered to extend their empires abroad and how they helped fan the flames leading to the War for Independence. Chandler…

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STRATEGIC PLAN ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the release of a strategic plan on workforce development, which was created by the Governor’s Workforce Council and generates a set of recommendations focused on setting a coordinated, statewide strategy for building an equitable, inclusive, and innovative workforce that meets the needs of the current economic environment and has the ability to adapt to the needs of the future. “From the very beginning of my administration, I have emphasized how critical a strong workforce is for the success of Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “This pandemic has made this more relevant than ever. This effort, led by the Governor’s Workforce Council, is laying the foundation for not only a robust workforce, but the long-term success…

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Fairfield News: Burglary Charges

Carlos Ernesto Morales-Rodriguez of Maplewod Avenue, Bridgeport was arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd (CGS 53a-103) and Criminal Attempt to Commit Larceny 6th ( CGS 53a-49/53a-125B) after Morales-Rodriguez was observed entering a vehicle which was parked in the driveway of a home on Brookside Drive. On 10/16/2020 at 1:21am, a homeowner on Brookside Drive reported observing a vehicle traveling on Brookside Drive had slowed down and turned it’s lights off. The vehicle’s operator then parked the vehicle on the street, exited the car and walked onto the homeowner’s property. The homeowner exited his home and went outside to investigate. When outside, the homeowner found the door to his construction truck (which was parked in his driveway) open, and saw a…

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Fairfield News: Energy Assistance

#Fairfield CT--If you need help with your heating bill, Fairfield SocialServices can help families with the process. Fairfield Social Services is now making appointments toassist Fairfield residents with applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Energy assistance pays for a household's primary heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood, and wood pellets on behalf of eligible households. The amount of heat assistance may not be sufficient to cover a household's entire winter heating cost. Homeowners and renters may apply. Due to risks associated with Covid-19, there will be no in-person appointments. Please call the Social Services office to set up your telephone appointment: 203-256-3170. This press release was made possible by:

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$1 MILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved the allocation of $1 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal CARES Act funding, to provide supplemental aid to foster parents for the extraordinary costs associated with caring for more than 3,600 children in state care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Our foster parents do a fantastic job with children in state care,” Governor Lamont said. “During the pandemic, many foster parents faced additional responsibilities of caring for children, many of whom are receiving school services remotely and have been unable to access other supports. That clearly warranted an additional reimbursement in recognition of efforts that go beyond the rigorous demands we make of foster parents…

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GOVERNOR ALLOCATES $15 MILLION FROM CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND TOWARD INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE PROGRAMS CONNECTING WORKERS TO IN-DEMAND JOBS

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is allocating $15 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal CARES Act money, to fund innovative workforce programs that will provide job training to more than 1,000 displaced workers in the state and connect them to high-growth, in-demand jobs. “This pandemic has drastically impacted the lives and livelihood of so many people in our state, and these workforce development programs are being expanded so that we can provide displaced workers with the skills needed to match them with in-demand jobs,” Governor Lamont said. “Our administration is committed to offering meaningful and lasting support to the workers of Connecticut so that our state and our economy emerge from this…

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Fairfield News: Fire At An Assisted Living Facility

#Fairfield CT- Fire at Sturges Ridge assisted living facility on Mill Plain Road. Fire systems did their job and there was no need for any evacuations according to Fairfield Assistant Fire Chief Roger Caisse. The fire was in the eating area, their "Bistro". Fire doors closed and kept the fire confined to just that area. Fairfield firefighters' quick response also helped! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTsQfQ7uJ6Y&feature=youtu.be

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Bridgeport News: Teacher Reports Shots Fired In Student’s Home

2020-10-27@ 11:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- A Central High School teacher called police for a student who lives on Alice Street that was distance learning . The student sent her pictures of his window where bullet went through. No one was injured. The student's father also called police who are investigating. The only shot-spotter activation in town was on Wilmont Avenue around 3:30pm today. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/

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