Westport News: Tax Help Available

#Westport, CT - Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that the no-cost, full-service AARP/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, with special attention to seniors and low to moderate-income households, will be available to the community again this year.   Tax preparation and electronic filing of state and federal taxes will be offered at two Westport locations from Jan 27 through Apr. 15 as follows: CALL 203-341-5099 For Appointments at the CENTER FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES   On Wednesdays Jan 29 through April 15   between 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or Thursdays Jan 30 through April 9         between 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.   CALL 203-341-1050 (Mon-Thurs 12:30-4:30pm only) For Appointments at TOWN HALL   On Mondays* Jan 27 through April…

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Fairfield News: 3 Rummaging For Cans, 1 Arrested For Outstanding Warrants

Fairfield Police were dispatched to King Street and Vila Avenue for the report of three individuals, one female wearing a tan coat and two males rummaging through trash cans. Police located the three subjects matching the above description. They explained that they were homeless and looking for cans for spare change. A  check of the individuals revealed that Davonte Diaz had three active warrants, two out of New Haven, and one out of Hamden. Davonte Diaz was handcuffed and transported to FPD headquarters for processing on the warrants.  The other two were warned and sent on their way.   This press release was made possible by:  

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How to Sell a Property

Welcome to the 4Sale2Closed.com weekly read hosted by Doing It Local.  The content is provided by REALTOR® John (Jack) Rodican provided to you, the reader, as an overview of the topic discussed.  No legal advice is inferred or implied and any matters of law should be referred to a licensed attorney.  (Sponsored Content) Each and every week, we will discuss one aspect of real estate and answer reader submitted questions.  A little background on me:  I’ve been in the business of real estate for more than a decade now, I’ve been a part of over $4,000,000 in transactions both on the residential & commercial side, and without a shadow of a doubt I thoroughly enjoy working with my customers making…

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Fairfield News: Fire Service Career Opportunities

The Town of Fairfield Fire Department invites candidates interested in a public safety career to participate in testing for Firefighting positions with the Fairfield Fire Department and 14 other departments statewide.   Fire service careers are opportunities to work with men and women committed to service to the community. Firefighters provide important lifesaving services including firefighting, emergency medical service, technical rescue, and hazardous material response. Applications may be submitted on-line. To apply, visit: https://iosolutions.com/product/connecticut-firefighter-testing-consortium-application-2/ and find the job application for the Connecticut Firefighter Consortium Testing Through successful participation in a written examination and interview process, applicants will qualify for up to 15 departments across Connecticut. Please see the attachment for additional details or call this office.   This press release…

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2020-01-22@5:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at Williston and Central Avenue.  The pedestrian has arm and wrist pain, the striking vehicle did remain on the scene.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month and the Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is recommending residents test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Naugatuck Valley Health District will hold an educational presentation at the Kellogg Center, located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue in Derby, on January 22nd from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, where residents can learn about  radon and can pick up their FREE radon test kit. Space is limited, so please register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Radon2020. Additional FREE home radon test kits are available to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton while supplies last. Starting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, individuals may come to the second floor of the health district office located at…

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Attorney General To Sue Big Oil

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 13 states in filing an amicus brief supporting the State of Rhode Island in its lawsuit State of Rhode Island v. Shell Oil Products Co., LLC, et al., which seeks to hold oil and petroleum companies accountable for their actions contributing to climate change and the resulting harms, including from sea-level rise, changes to the hydrologic cycle, and increased air and ocean temperatures. "Big Oil ignored science and peddled the use of fossil fuels, dangerously accelerating climate change. Connecticut stands with Rhode Island in its fight to protect future generations, and holding these corporations accountable for their role in our climate crisis," said Attorney General Tong. In its suit, Rhode Island alleges that the major fossil…

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