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Month: November 2015

Westport

Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

Nov 9, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Wednesday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited. At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans”program which will include marches and patriot tunes.The services will begin at 11:00 am, and include the Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Matt Johnson and remarks and Proclamation reading by First Selectman Jim Marpe   This report made possible by:

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Bridgeport Uncategorized

Bridgeport News: Several Displaced In Townhouse Fire

Nov 8, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

7:28pm--‪#‎Bridgeport‬ CT--Firefighters had to handle two calls at the same time, the first on at 80 Granfield Avenue and then this townhouse fire from about 62 to 76 Alanston Road (between Seaview and Connecticut Avenue). Firefighters had to bust down the doors of about 3 of the doors that I had seen. The fire apparently started in one of the apartments and then spread upward to the second and third floor and then through the attic. There were no reported injuries when I left the scene. At 8:27pm--#Firefighters were ordered to evacuate the building.

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State News

Governor Announces Imitative On Shoreline Resources

Nov 7, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy  announced a series of historic preservation initiatives that will strengthen the state’s commitment to prepare and respond to disasters and protect historic sites along Connecticut’s shoreline.   Projects include items such as surveys of historic neighborhoods, the development of a mobile app for owners of historic homes, among other steps designed to support the four coastal counties of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London.   “This funding will help us respond quickly and strategically should we face another devastating event,” Governor Malloy said.  “Connecticut is committed to safeguarding the state’s unique cultural heritage even as it addresses the coastal resiliency challenges of the 21st century.  These are important, preparatory steps forward, and we’re pleased these…

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Bridgeport

THE WORKPLACE RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATION

Nov 7, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT, CT - November 4, 2015 The WorkPlace has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to The WorkPlace. The Foundation awarded a total of $1.5 million in grants to 29 organizations that provide services to United States military men, women, veterans, and their families. The WorkPlace is working with Homes for the Brave and Columbus House to provide The Daring Way™ workshop to homeless veterans.  It is a highly interactive workshop based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Dr. Brown's work is the subject of a #1 New York Times Best Seller…

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