GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $200,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO EXPAND STATE’S APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) is receiving a $200,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to increase and expand participation in the state’s apprenticeship training program.   The award, part of the ApprenticeshipUSA State Accelerator Grant, will help integrate the apprenticeship model into Connecticut’s education and workforce system by working with industry and related partners to bring apprenticeship to new industries and populations.   “We’re continuing to align workforce training with the needs of our employers.  This grant helps us to continue and expand a vital workforce program that has helped thousands of our residents earn while they learn,” Governor…

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Curling Items Send Roger Ludlowe MS On Alert

#Fairfield Connecticut-- I just spoke with Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara regarding the suspicious package found in the parking lot today.  He told me that the item was found in the parking lot away from the school.  As a precaution the students were moved to the opposite side of the building, no one was ever in danger.  The officers quickly  identified the items as "home made" curling items but they had to get it confirmed which they did.   I guess this is the most excitement the sport has  ever generated....  

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Fairfield News: Strange Package Found In School Parking Lot

#Fairfield Connecticut--Sent in from a parent, an email received: Dear RLMS Parents/Guardians: I wanted to update you on some information at Roger Ludlowe Middle School. The safety and security of the students and staff of Roger Ludlowe Middle School is our priority. This morning, an unknown item was reported in one of our parking lots at the rear of the building. The item is not near the school building. The Fairfield Police Deaprtment and other emergency personnel were on site immediately and students have been kept inside the building as a precaution. There is no threat at this time. Teachers and students have continued with a regular school day without issue.   This report is made possible by:

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33rd annual Bridgeport Area Retired Firefighters Memorial Service

On Tuesday June 14, 2016 the Westport Fire Department hosted the 33rd annual Bridgeport Area Retired Firefighters Memorial Service at the Church of the Assumption at 7:00 pm.  The event is preceded by a short parade (kicking off at 6:45 pm from the Saugatuck School) which is led by the Connecticut Firefighters Pipes and drums and followed by the area fire departments and their retirees.  This event recognizes those members who have given the “ultimate sacrifice” having died in the line of duty and also remembering those members who have passed away during the past year.

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Westport News: Picking Up Child From School Intoxicated

On 05/05/16, Victoria Lieber appeared intoxicated as she picked up her juvenile child from school. Westport Officers followed up at Lieber’s residence where Lieber smelled of an alcoholic beverage. Lieber failed the field sobriety tests given by the Officers. It was also determined that Lieber threatened the juvenile while driving in the car. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court at that time. On 06/09/16, Lieber turned herself in for the active warrant for Risk of Injury to a Minor. (Westport Police Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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