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Westport News: Reminders and Information on Power Restoration

Aug 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The following message was issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Westport Emergency Response Team today: According to the DPW, most roads are considered passable and crews continue to clear debris on all roadways. As of 11:15 AM EST, 13 percent, or approximately 1,600, of Westport’s Eversource customers are without power. Power restoration is being managed by Eversource and is a dynamic issue. The town is unable to answer inquiries on the status of specific outages and the particular work that may be necessary to restore power to a specific address or neighborhood. Only Eversource is able to do this work and provide this information. Officials continue to compel Eversource…

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BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH EVERSOURCE CEO JAMES JUDGE

Aug 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement following a meeting Monday afternoon with Eversource CEO James Judge: “I insisted to James Judge that he must make refunds to customers, and avoid any rate increase or charge for restoring power. He declined to commit to such action. In addition to money back to consumers and businesses for their losses, I also told him that there must be leadership changes, including his resignation. Connecticut residents and businesses suffered severe financial harm because of Eversource’s failure to prepare for this storm, and they should be made whole. I will continue to fight for consumer rebates, removal of Eversource’s senior leadership team, and a complete evaluation of the company’s abjectly poor performance including…

Local News

ENSURE RELIEF FOR ALL FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Aug 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Hartford, CT– Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson in urging the U.S. Senate to provide relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) currently only covers federal student loans owned by the federal government, excluding nearly 8 million borrowers whose federal student loans are owned by private entities. “Student loan borrowers with all types of federal loans are struggling to pay their bills just like many Americans,” said Attorney General Tong. “The Senate must pass legislation that allows all borrowers with federal loans – regardless of the type –…

Westport

Missing Westport Woman Found

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On August 10, 2020, the Westport Police Department was informed Yaroslava Cayvskaya returned home. Officers responded to her residence and confirmed she was present and appeared in fine health. The Silver Alert has been canceled. The Westport Police Department would like to thank the community for their vigilance during this investigation. This press release was made possible by:

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fall From Ladder After Attempted Forced Entry

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-10@6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person fell approximately 30 feet from a ladder after an attempted forced into a home in the 300 block of Wood Avenue. It is not known if it was their property or not. This news report is 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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Storm Scams To Be Aware Of

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD) – Attorney General William Tong today warned Connecticut residents to be on alert for tree removal, power restoration or other repair scams in areas still without power or where heavy damage resulted from Tropical Storm Isaias. After past significant storms and weather events, Connecticut residents have reported individuals, some claiming to work for utility companies, going door to door offering to reconnect electric power, repair roofs, remove trees or do other work in exchange for cash. The utility companies, and their authorized contractors, always carry identification and none will ask for payments from consumers. Be wary of any other contractor who is either going door to door, or who contacts you offering a service during this time. “With some Connecticut…

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Needs Your Help

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is requesting public assistance in identifying an individual that used a stolen credit card at Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk, CT on August 2, 2020 at 1:45 P.M. The credit card was stolen during a motor vehicle burglary on Gregory Boulevard which occurred on August 2, 2020. Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to contact Detective Lindsey Taylor at 203-854-3183 or ltaylor@norwalkct.org.

Local News

Milford News: Brush Fire

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-10@1:49pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Firefighters extinguish a brush fire on I-95 near exit 35 and 36. This is the third time in a month this has happened in the same locations at the same time.

Local News

AG Wants Utilities Investigated

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong formally requested to intervene in the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's open investigation of the Eversource and United Illuminating response to Tropical Storm Isaias. The Attorney General is urging PURA to put the company on notice of potential fines and penalties. “We pay far too much for our energy in Connecticut to be left in the dark. Consumers have poured millions of our ratepayer dollars into resiliency investments to harden our system and prepare for this precise type of storm. Eversource and United Illuminating appear to have been unacceptably unprepared for Isaias and must be held accountable. The Office of the Attorney General will be fully engaged in this investigation on behalf of ratepayers who…

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Senator Wants Refunds On Eversource Customers

Aug 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal posted a series of tweets calling on immediate refunds for Eversource customers following power outages caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. After no power, higher rates, & more excuses there should be immediate consumer refunds. Eversource is rolling in money, top management is making tens of millions while consumers sit without power. That money should be returned to the consumers. (https://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/status/1292152065733668864) Consumers deserve refunds—now. They have been overcharged, deprived of service, & given no answers. (https://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/status/1292152066673188871) Eversource’s CEO, Jim Judge, was paid $19.8 million last year, but can’t be bothered to face the public, return phone calls, restore power, or say when. He should go. (https://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/status/1292163516120604675) Anger & frustration are boiling over—mine included. This injury added to the insult…

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