Westport Updates

Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement today: As we enter a new month of restrictions and regulations designed to keep ourselves and others safe, it is understandable that some are experiencing “Covid fatigue,” and perhaps are becoming too relaxed in abiding by public health requirements. Westport needs to remain vigilant. We must all maintain social distancing, not gather in large groups, practice diligent hand washing, and continue to be responsible by wearing a face covering whenever leaving our homes. This is especially important during the summer months when we are drawn outside to exercise, shop, dine outdoors and go to the beach. Wearing a face covering and wearing it properly over both the nose and…

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Bridgeport News: Shooting Of The Day

Police UPDATE: A street fight occurred in the area of Maple St and Park St where a party with a pistol permit pulled out a weapon and preliminary reports indicate shots were fired in the area of Kossuth and Maple St, however; no victim has been identified at this time. Police took the person responsible for the discharge of the firearm into custody. This is an active investigation at this time.   2020-07-31@5:03pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting at Park Street and Maple Street.  It is not known if anyone was hit. I have not heard back from police.   3:00AMish-- Police invested a shooting that took place on East Main Street near Steuben Street.  A  person was…

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Seymour News: Car Into The River

4:38pm--UPDATE: I'm sad to report a juvenile has passed away 4:33pm--UPDATE: Firefighters have one out of the water and one left.  Unknown their condition. 4:26pm--UPDATE: Firefighters have lines on it and have begun to winch it in. 2020-07-31@4:04pm--#Seymour CT-- Report of a car into the Housatonic River near Riverview Waterfront.  The car is out of reach of the firefighter boats and is floating down with the current. The water is reported to be up to the roof.  No word if anyone is inside the car.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83769" align="aligncenter" width="480"] https://www.afcurgentcareshelton.com/[/caption]

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House Passes Bills to Stabilize, Improve Childcare

#Washington, DC –  The House of Representatives passed the Childcare is Essential Act and the Childcare for Economic Recovery Act. These bills are essential to providing immediate relief for suffering childcare centers and providing long-term stability to the industry. While many childcare centers have remained open during the pandemic, new regulations requiring increased safety procedures and limiting the number of children cared for have increased cost while decreasing revenue. One estimate by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve reports that most childcare centers are currently operating at a loss.  Only 6% of childcare centers were able to secure a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, and more than 240,000 childcare workers have lost their jobs or been furloughed. “Childcare centers across the country,…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF BUSINESS.CT.GOV

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of business.ct.gov  – an online, one-stop-shop where entrepreneurs can easily find information and quickly create a checklist with everything required to start up or manage their business in Connecticut. The online service will make it easier to do business in the state, support small business owners as a partner in their success, and improve citizens’ interactions with state government.   The governor explained that the portal aims to prevent businesses from needing to navigate the sometimes complex nature of state government by merging many of their common needs into one simplified location online. When completing transactions through the portal, users will be interacting with several state agencies all in one seamless interaction,…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2020-07-30@12:07pm--#Norwalk CT--The Norwalk Fire Department along with PD and Norwalk Hospital responded to a motor vehicle fire on Connecticut ave. This was a four-car crash with one car taking down three utility poles. The high tension wires surrounded the car and it burst into flames. The two occupants managed to get out with the help of bystanders. Due to the wires still being, charged the fire department could not extinguish it till the power was cut. Four people in total were transported to the hospital. Two with serious injuries. All four lanes were shut down and much of the area is without power.

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