Month: December 2021

Norwalk News: Fugitive Apprehended

#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division continues to bring cases to successfulclosure, and in this case, a wanted, violent felon, off of our streets.On October 25, 2021, Shane Tomlin was accused of Threatening 2nd in a Domestic Violencerelated case. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On November 25, 2021, Tomlin was accusedof Assault 3rd Assault 3rd, Disorderly Conduct, and Risk of Injury to a Child, leading to a seconddomestic violence warrant for his arrest. On November 25, 2021, the same day as the assault,Tomlin was sought by officers, and once spotted, was alleged to have engaged police inpursuit. A warrant was granted for this incident for Engaging Police in Pursuit, RecklessDriving, and other related charges. Additionally, Tomlin…

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Grants For Community Interests

(December 16, 2021 — The Affinity Foundation is pleased to announce its grantrecipients for the third quarter of 2021, having issued $20,000 to 11 organizations. The Foundationsupports organizations aligned with its mission of providing our members and communities withfinancial wellness solutions, educational programs that enable self-sufficiency, and support that ensuresaccess to essential health care services. “We are proud to partner with these exceptional organizations that are providing critical services in thecommunities they serve,” said Karla Wallack, executive director of the Foundation. “This year, ourpartners include health care organizations, which is a new focus area for the Foundation in 2021.”Center for Great Expectations in Somerset, New Jersey, received $1,000 for their critical programs thatassist homeless pregnant and/or parenting women in empowering…

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is excited to announce its first-ever “Name the Snowplow Contest.” The CTDOT Name the Snowplow Contest allows residents across Connecticut to submit their best and most creative names for four snowplows, which represent the four CTDOT maintenance districts in Connecticut. Winners will have their snowplow names featured on the side of a CTDOT tandem axle Tow Plow. The winners will be photographed next to the newly named snowplow and featured on our website and social media pages. Connecticut residents have until December 31, 2021, to submit their most creative snowplow name using the submission form on our website. In January, all qualified names will be presented to the public, who will vote and select the…

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THE STRATFORD LIBRARY IS NOW FINE-FREE

The Stratford Library Board of Trustees has a special gift for the communitythis holiday season. As of December 15, 2021, the Library will be fine-free and nolonger charge fees for the late return of materials.According to Library Director Sheri Szymanski, “The Stratford Library ishappy to join the growing national movement of fine-free libraries. We at theStratford Library want to let you know how grateful we are to serve this specialtown. The Library’s mission is to empower and enrich our diverse community byproviding access to innovative services, information and ideas. Fines restrictaccess for people who are struggling economically and have proven ineffective inencouraging the timely return of materials.  We want people to use the libraryand fines prevent people from doing that.”In…

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