March 2014 – Page 18

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Shelton News: Male shot On Agawam Trail

Mar 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Video Report: 8:45pm--Shelton CT--A male has been shot on Agawam Trail in Shelton. According to the police report: "At approximately 8:45 PM, Shelton Police received a 911 call reporting a shooting at Agawam Trail. Shelton Police and EMS responded to the scene and located a male victim lying in a driveway with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken t According to scanner reports it was a 15 year old male shot to the head. Neighbors said they heard two shots ring out. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital who was on diversion at the time, Bridgeport Hospital accepted the him. The diversion ended shortly afterwards. I do not expect any updates until Sunday morning the earliest .o the hospital with…

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Were you out house hunting?

Mar 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

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State News

Himes Public Events March 16-22

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week. “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Workshop As previously advised, Himes will host an event to connect students and parents with representatives from local colleges who can help them submit their FAFSA forms, identify grant and student loan opportunities, and get their questions answered. WHEN: Sunday, March 16 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 2:30) WHERE: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull Interfaith Council's Gun Violence Prevention Vigil Himes will give remarks at an interfaith vigil organized by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut honoring those lost to gun violence. Area clergy and local…

Local News

Legislation Proposed by Rep. Lavielle Clears Transportation Committee

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

Protection of Special Transportation Fund and Development of State’s Deep-Water Ports HARTFORD – Two pieces of legislation linked to proposals submitted by State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143) cleared the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee today. S.J. No. 23 is a resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution limiting the use of moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund to transportation-related projects. H.B. 5289 would create a Port Authority to develop, promote, and manage Connecticut’s three deep-water ports in Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London. As in all even-numbered years, this year individual legislators may propose only bills that are fiscal in nature. Legislation on any other subject may be proposed only by legislative committees. Rep. Lavielle had submitted…

Bridgeport Local News

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

Woman Charged With Stealing Electricity (Bridgeport, CT – March 14, 2014) – A city woman faces felony charges for fraudulently receiving free electricity for the last seven years by claiming a medical condition. Lori Rodriguez, 49, of Bridgeport, defrauded United Illuminating Co. of $27,218.76 by forging her doctor’s signature on documents that protect customers from utility shut off if they suffer from a medical condition and could suffer harm if their utilities are shut off. The protection is not permanent but can be renewed by the doctor. Customers seeking the waiver are required to provide the doctor’s name and contact information. Detective Robert Martin began investigating the case after being contacted by an investigator from UI in January. He learned…

Fairfield Local News

Town to Conduct Public Workshop On Housing Strategies

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT–March 14, 2014—The Town of Fairfield has scheduled a public workshop to get input from Fairfield residents regarding possible strategies related to increasing Fairfield’s housing opportunities. The workshop is scheduled for: Tuesday April 1, 2014 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Board of Education Conference Room 501 Kings Highway East Many people are surprised to learn that about half of Fairfield’s housing units were built in a 25-year period between 1945 and 1970. Those housing units reflected community needs and desires prevalent during that period. However, since that time, Fairfield’s population has changed and now includes many older residents and smaller households who may be looking for other housing choices. Children of current residents might also want housing units in…

Local News

Lavielle: FRA Report Must Be a Loud Wake-Up Call for Metro-North

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

HARTFORD -- Following a series of serious accidents during the past year, including two that caused fatalities, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in December launched Operation Deep Dive, an investigation assessing Metro-North’s operations and safety compliance. Today the FRA published its report, which includes a set of recommendations. According to the report, Metro-North has overemphasized on-time performance to the detriment of safety, has provided inadequate training to operational personnel, and has failed to create a culture of safety among its employees. Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143), Ranking Member of the Transportation Subcommittee of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the findings: “The FRA report is alarming. The findings show safety deficiencies in every area of…

Fairfield Local News

Meet Author Cindi Pietrzyk: Off the Beaten Path: Connecticut

Mar 15, 2014 Alex

[Fairfield, CT, March 14, 2014] Join "Off the Beaten Path: Connecticut" author Cindi Pietrzyk in the Rotary Room at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, on Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 as she talks about her book. Cindi will present a slide show that highlights a few stops in each section of the book, offering some little-known facts and some stories about her travels. Cindi Pietrzyk is a freelance writer and editor based in Durham, Connecticut. She is the author of numerous New England travel books, as well as serving as an editor for Connecticut Forest and Park's Connecticut Walk Book: East. When she is not writing, she works as a freelance proofreader and editor. She graduated from…

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Milford News: Water rescue with pics

Mar 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT-- UPDATE--The 2nd victim has been pulled from the water and CPR is in progress. 2nd victim was located by a fishing boat. The male victim and the canoe was located on a beach off Eveningside Drive. 2:11pm--#Milford CT--A canoe has overturned between Charles Island Silver Beach. Radio reports say the two on board were not wearing personal flotation devices. Active search in progress.

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Mar 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a stabbing on York Street. EMS on the way.

Shelton News: Male shot On Agawam Trail

Were you out house hunting?

Himes Public Events March 16-22

Legislation Proposed by Rep. Lavielle Clears Transportation Committee

Town to Conduct Public Workshop On Housing Strategies

Lavielle: FRA Report Must Be a Loud Wake-Up Call for Metro-North

Meet Author Cindi Pietrzyk: Off the Beaten Path: Connecticut

Milford News: Water rescue with pics

Bridgeport News: Stabbing

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