Bridgeport News: Attempted hit and run by truck
8:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- An alert police officer witnessed a yellow box truck hit a car and attempt to flee on Kossuth and Putnam Street. The truck did pull over when the officer pulled him over.
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION IN NURSING HOME ‘REBALANCING’ GRANTS
Initiative Promotes Freedom of Choice In Long-Term Care System (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is awarding $9 million in first-time funding to help Connecticut’s nursing home industry diversify services to meet the changing needs of older adults and other citizens with disabilities. The grants are part of the state’s Strategic Plan to Rebalance Long-Term Services and Supports, a ground-breaking initiative to expand long-term service options for people who can live safely in the community instead of an institution. “Simply put, many people are looking for greater choice about where and how they receive care,” Governor Malloy said. “Our initiative promotes freedom of choice in the long-term care system by…
Lavielle: Local School Districts Should be Allowed to Set Their Own Calendars
HARTFORD – In Wednesday’s Education Committee meeting, State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143) introduced legislation that would have eliminated the requirement for school districts to adopt uniform regional school calendars. Her proposal, which she raised in an amendment to a related bill, did not pass after much discussion by the committee. The adoption of uniform regional school calendars, which would take local control away from Boards of Education, was mandated by the state in legislation passed in 2013. Rep. Lavielle’s amendment would have made adopting uniform regional school calendars optional, preserving local control over education. “I am very disappointed that the majority of the Education Committee’s members refused to take into account the very strong objections expressed by…
Trumbull News: Man claims to be utility worker to read meter
1:33pm--#Trumbull CT--A Meadow Ridge resident called police because a man in an umarked vehicle asked to read their meter. The man had no identification and was smartly refused entry into the home. Police are on the way to investigate. All utility workers will have identification.
Phone scams continue
#Bridgeport CT-- Police have received two call this morning for phone scams. The caller says their family member was being held hostage and would only be released if money is wired to them. In both cases the person called the relative to find they are safe and sound.
GOV. MALLOY URGES LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE $25 MILLION TO HELP SHORELINE RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR FUTURE SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING
(EAST HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation he introduced that will provide an authorization of up to $25 million to support the launch of the Shoreline Resiliency Fund – a low-interest loan program the Governor created late last year that will help residents who are subject to coastal flooding elevate their homes and flood-proof their businesses. While start-up costs to administer the program were approved in January , the fund cannot begin helping residents and businesses until it receives financing. “The frequency of severe weather has been increasing, putting homes and businesses near Connecticut’s historic and valued shoreline at risk,” said Governor Malloy, who made the announcement at…
Fairfield News: Boat causing traffic
11:19am--#Fairfield CT-- A boat which fell off the hitch is causing traffic on Black Rock Turnpike by Penny's Diner, after striking a car.
Bridgeport News: 1 in custody firearm recovered after shots fired
12:35am--#Bridgeport CT--Within minutes of hearing shots fired in the area of the Greene Homes on Highland Avenue police have one in custody and one weapon recovered at building 5.
Trumbull News: Funny Money Received
10:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Sunoco gas station near town hall called police that they received a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill from a car with New York licence plate. They did not get the plate number.
Bridgeport News: Teens jump Papa Johns Deliveryman
9:46pm-- #Bridgeport CT--A Papa John deliverman was jumped by 6-7 kids on bicycles. Quick work by police net juvenile arrests. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of Iranistan Avenue.