Month: February 2016

Fairfield News: Power Issues

12:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- A number of power issues just reported in Fairfield.   A burning utility pole in front of 180 Sturges Road.  Also, a blown transformer at  Jennings and Lovers Lane.  Power is reported out in both areas.   A tree and Wires down at 223  Grandview Road.  Fire sparks from a utility polie at Burr and Brookside Drive.  Downed wires in the road arching at 1010 Catamont Road.   This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Senator Gomes Calls for Fair Chance Employment

HARTFORD, CT - Today, Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport) joined advocates in support of House Bill 5237: An Act Concerning Fair Chance Employment. The bill is a set of hiring policies for private employers, designed to ensure that applicants with criminal records are evaluated on the merits of their qualifications, not on their criminal records.   “We have too many hard-working people trying to find jobs that are being disqualified,” said Sen. Gomes. “We need to give everyone that is looking for a job a fair shot. I will continue to fight for an employment system that is fair to all our communities.”   The bill would incorporate “ban the box” policies, which remove the criminal history question from job applications…

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