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GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS ANGEL QUIROS TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Sep 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Angel Quiros to serve as commissioner of the Department of Correction (DOC).   A veteran of the DOC, Quiros has worked at the agency since 1989, first joining as a correctional officer and then working his way up the ranks as lieutenant, captain, major, deputy warden, warden, district administrator, and his current position as deputy commissioner of operations and rehabilitative services, which he has held since January 2019. He has also been serving in the capacity of interim commissioner since July, following the departure of the agency’s most recent commissioner, Rollin Cook, from the position.   In addition to his work within the state’s criminal justice system, Quiros brings a…

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$400,000 in Coronavirus Relief Funding

Sep 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced that the Shelton Economic Development Corporation received $400,000 in CARES Act federal coronavirus relief funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development District. This grant will be used to implement the necessary economic development strategies required to address the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development District. “Bringing federal dollars to Southwest Connecticut is good for our economy, workforce, and community,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many Southwest Connecticut communities. Federal grants like this will help combat the economic havoc and encourage growth and recovery. I look forward to working with the…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Road Work

Sep 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Department of Public Facilities will begin milling and road paving throughout the City of Bridgeport on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in the South End and will work their way through various neighborhoods, finishing around mid-October in the North End.   During this time, drivers are advised of the following:   Adhere to “No Parking” signs. All areas will be enforced 24 hours ahead of paving, cars will be towed if interruption to paving occurs.   Follow any “Detour” signs. You may need additional time to reach your destination so please plan accordingly.   Drive carefully!  Be mindful of raised structures, manhole covers, and rough edges or bumps at paving limits.   For more information, visit the City of…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Boat Arson Trumped By PD

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-31@2:31--#Bridgeport CT The Bridgeport Emergency Control Center received a call from a citizen reporting they witnessed a person with what looked like a gasoline can on a boat with a Trump Flag at the East End Yacht Club. The caller stated that he smelled smoke and noticed that a boat cooler was on fire on the same boat. The caller stated he put out the fire and called 911. While en route Bridgeport Police was provided the description of the responsible party. Police units were able to detain a person in the area matching the description and the caller positively identified the suspect. The person identified and arrested was Olajuwon Johnson of Bridgeport charged with Arson 3rd Degree, Bond set…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Assaults

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Police say the person at James and Harral was pistol-whipped with a toy gun.   The incident on Stratford Avenue was a domestic situation. 2020-09-01@7:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a pistol-whipping incident at James Street and Harral Avenue.  It's not known if it was during a street robbery or other circumstances.   7:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an assault in the 1400 block of Stratford Avenue.  Again, circumstances are not known in Radio Free Bridgeport.  

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So Much For That Flattening Of The Curve Promise

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed orders extending to February 9, 2021, Connecticut’s states of civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally declared in March and scheduled to expire on September 9, the governor said that the states of emergency must remain in place in order for the state to effectively respond to the unprecedented and ongoing global pandemic.   “We’ve come a long way from where we were when COVID-19 first hit Connecticut back in March, and working with our public health officials, other stakeholders, and residents, we’ve built an infrastructure that has taken our state to one of the lowest rates of transmission in the country,” Governor Lamont said. “But…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Brown Bag Collection Resumes

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities has announced brown bag collection has resumed.  The City of Bridgeport is asking residents to begin placing their brown bags on the curb on their recycling day. If you believe your residence was missed for a leaf pick up, please call the Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities on the same day at 203-576-7124. For more information on brown bag collection please visit bridgeportct.gov/leafcoll.   This press release was made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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