Fairfield Yoot Programs

Fairfield, CT/June 26, 2020 – The Fairfield Museum is pleased to announce that it will be offering two options for Summer Youth Programs beginning in July. The Museum’s In-Person Workshops will include safe, on-site activities while the take-home Curbside Activity Kits provide projects that kids can work on at home. Running July 13 – August 27, the Museum’s In-Person Workshops are for children, ages 8- 12, who are comfortable participating with others at the museum while practicing social distancing and other recommended precautions. The weekly workshops will meet Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 12pm. Group size will be limited to 7 children per week with a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. Weekly themes include: Week 1:  July 13…

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Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, in partnership with the Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, today announced the launch of ConnectiCorps, a new community service program set to launch in August that will help address the growing demand on essential services provided by Connecticut’s nonprofits in the areas of food security, housing, and antipoverty assistance.   An AmeriCorps program, it will offer an opportunity for high-impact service in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and will provide a modest income and a stipend for higher-education costs for young adults in Connecticut. ConnectiCorps is funded by a significant grant from the Hartford Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund and an AmeriCorps state and federal grant approved…

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Justice in Policing Act Passes

#Washington DC--The Justice in Policing Act which passed the House of Representatives of 236-181.  This comprehensive legislative package would drastically reform policing, hold bad actors accountable, and help mend the relationship between law enforcement agencies and local communities. It sends a clear message that Black lives matter, are important, and must be protected. “The House of Representatives has done its job today and acted on behalf of the people,” said Himes.  “The Justice in Policing Act will bring reforms to police departments across the country, increasing accountability and showing a commitment to change and improvement.” The Justice in Policing Act will: Make lynching a federal crime Limit and regulate the federal transfer of military weapons and equipment to state and local…

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Bridgeport News: Church Fire

2020-06-26@11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were greeted with heavy fire on the right side of the Greater St. John Fire-Baptized Holiness Church located at 804 Fairfield Avenue.  The fire was on the first floor and basement.  Firefighters had the bulk of the fire quickly knocked down within minutes but spent most of their time chasing hot spots.  

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Bridgeport News: 4 Shot 1 Dead

Police UPDATE: On June 25, 2020 at 1955 hours a shooting occurred in front of 527 Huntington Road. Four victims were struck by gunfire. A 21-year-old male identified as Tyler Ballew of Bridgeport was struck in the head and collapsed at the scene. He was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Two females and a male were also struck by gunfire while seated in a vehicle. They were transported to Bridgeport Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The second male victim sustained a graze wound to the head, a female victim sustained a graze wound to the head and the second female victim sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. None of the surviving…

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Another Merritt Crash

UPDATE: 6 involved in the crash, 2 adults, 3 children and one refusing medical treatment. 2020-06-25@3:00pm--#Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- A car crashed into the woods with extraction need on the Merritt Parkway northbound at the White Plains Road exit.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Merritt Crash

2020-06-25@2:26pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A two-car crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound near the rest area has traffic backed up.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]

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