Month: October 2021

Harassments Charges Threatened To My Press Inquiries

#Bridgeport CT-- In an exchange of e-mails regarding "Calls of Significance" and procedures Director of Emergency Communications Scott Appley said "I am asking you to maintain some professionalism when emailing me if this continues we will have it investigated as harassment " . In previous e-mails I asked why we have to pursue calls when we don't have to with other towns. In part of his reply he said calls of significance is posted to social media which I showed him and you that is not the case. He then said he added us to Veoci Media reports which are usually hit and run calls. I've pursed why assualt with deadly weapon calls are rarely posted and there are various excuses…

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WELCOME TO CARE CONNECTION BY STRATFORD VNA

Mayor Laura Hoydick said sh was thrilled to join Director Elizabeth Stea and the great team at Care Connection by Stratford VNA to celebrate their opening this week!Care Connection by the Stratford VNA is a non-medical home care provider offering 24/7 home care solutions serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Their  caregivers offer a range of services designed to help manage the challenges of day to day life so their clients can enjoy a more independent and better quality of life.Their mission is to provide high quality, affordable home care that allows our loved ones to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes.They are located at 3060 Main Street.

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BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON THE SAFE EVACUATION OF NEARLY 800 AMERICANS, AFGHAN ALLIES FROM AFGHANISTAN

#WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after two planes chartered by Sayara International arrived safely at Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar from Mazer-e Sharif, Afghanistan. Blumenthal has been involved in efforts to help Americans and Afghan allies leave Afghanistan over the last several weeks. Working with a coalition of volunteers, veterans, journalists, and advocates, Blumenthal and his office have provided critical assistance to help secure safe passage from Mazar-e Sharif for two planes carrying American citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, interpreters and other vulnerable Afghans, and their families. “I am elated and relieved to announce that two planes chartered by Sayara International have safely arrived at…

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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today released agency-specific data regarding compliance with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements. Connecticut executive branch state employees have made significant progress in recent days, with 78.5% fully vaccinated and a total of 671 employees (2.2%) who are non-compliant with the executive orders. More than 1,700 executive branch state employees were vaccinated in the days following the governor’s August 19 announcement that they would either need to be vaccinated or receive weekly testing. State agency heads and human resources representatives have been working throughout this week directly with employees who are non-compliant but who intend to meet the requirements. Most non-compliant employees remain at that status due to incomplete submissions. Actions related to employees deliberately…

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Bridgeport Strong!

How about some likes for Officer Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno?!! Back in September of 2020 a suspect fleeing the scene hit Officer Cetti. hospitalizing her for an extended period of time. But she is Bridgeport Strong and bounced back to active duty in no time! Her no quit attitude was recognized by her union AFSCME and received a Never Quit Award of Service. See the video here:https://www.council4.org/ctcops/news/marie-cetti-local-1159-never-quit-service-award-winner Way to go Officer Cetti. Bridgeport Strong! Thank you for your service.

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