Month: December 2021

Senator Hwang Supports Small Business and Community Philanthropy at Fairfield Women’s Exchange

SOUTHPORT - On Small Business Saturday, Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) toured the Southport village shopping scene which was highlighted by a stop at the Fairfield Women’s Exchange (FWE) on Pequot Avenue. FWE is a local not-for-profit operation which is part of a near 190-year tradition and mission of empowering women artists and entrepreneurs by providing a charming space where they can showcase and offer their beautiful heirlooms, crafts, knitting, paperieres, and clothing. The organization is run by volunteers who give of their time and talents to serve the mission of helping others. The entirety of their net proceeds go to charities which promote the mental health of women and children. Sen. Hwang said, “In picturesque Southport village, shoppers will find…

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WESTPORT NEWS: THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING LARCENY AT ULTA BEAUTY

(Westport, CT 12/2/2021) On December 2, 2021, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Westport Police officers responded to 1365 Post Road East, Ulta Beauty, on a report of a larceny. Store employees stated that three individuals entered the store, placed merchandise into bags that they were carrying, and then allegedly left the business without paying for any of the items. All three individuals were last seen running towards Old Road – presumably to a waiting car. A short time later, the suspect vehicle crashed on I-95 and four people reportedly ran from the car into the Saugatuck section of Westport. Officers immediately set up a perimeter and called for the assistance of a State Police K-9. The area was methodically searched, and…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS ABOUT AVAILABLE HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE

HARTFORD, CT) – With winter weather approaching and heating costs rising, Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding Connecticut residents about energy assistance services that are available in the state for those who need help keeping their homes and families warm this winter. “Here in Connecticut, we have many available services to protect vulnerable households from the cold each year, including safeguarding those who have fallen behind on their utility heating hills to avoid the risk of a shutoff,” Governor Lamont said. “I urge residents who may need help to apply to get them through spring.” “This winter, we are able to help more residents with higher home-heating benefits than ever before through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program,” Connecticut Department of Social Services…

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Murder Arrest

#Bridgeport Police Press release: On 11/29/2021, Demetrius Young born in 1994, turned himself to Bridgeport Police Detectives assigned to the U.S. Marshal Service Task Force.Young was charged with Attempted Murder. His court order bond was set at $500,000.On 11/15/2021, Bridgeport Police responded to a 'shot spotter' activation in the area of Ocean Terrace.The VICTIM made contact with police.At approximately 00:30 hours, the VICTIM fled from the area of the PT Barnum Housing Complex in a vehicle, while being pursued by Demetrius Young, who was driving a dark SUV. Demetrius Young passed in the VICTIM on Ocean Terrace and blocked the road , cutting the VICTIM off, causing her to briefly stop. Demetrius Young exited his vehicle and pointed a pistol…

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Westport Police Department Announces 2021 Holiday Toy Drive

The Westport Police Department Union in partnership with the Westport Police Benevolent Association (PBA) are excited to announce the commencement of the 2021 Holiday Toy Drive. The Toy Drive is an annual event that provides toys to underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and Saint Vincent’s Hospitals.The Holiday Toy Drive has been extremely successful in the past, allowing for thousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise would have none. We again ask for the community’s continued support and generosity to help make this year’s Drive a success. By donating, you are guaranteed to bring holiday joy to so many deserving children. Weather permitting, Westport Police officers will accept new, unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations,…

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