Month: November 2022

Eversource Releases New Electric Vehicle Charging Online Resource

“ChooseEV” features educational information and resources including a public charger locator and savings calculator BERLIN, Conn. (November 2, 2022) – As the demand for information about electric vehicles grows, Eversource, in collaboration with United Illuminating (UI), has unveiled “ChooseEV,” a new, online educational tool that features information and technical assistance. The platform, which will be available on Eversource.com and uinet.com, offers customers a variety of ways to learn more about EVs and help them make decisions when comparing vehicles and charging options. “This new resource is a great way to provide customers with critical information they’re looking for about electric vehicles,” said Eversource Electric Vehicle Expert Enoch Lenge. “We’re proud to invest in digital tools designed to educate, inform, and…

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$86.4 MILLION TO HELP FAMILIES WITH HOME HEATING COSTS

Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $86.4 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help families pay for home heating costs this winter. The $4.5 billion funding, of which Connecticut will receive $86.4 million, is administered through the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and comes at a time when Connecticut families are bracing for rising home heating costs ahead of winter. The funding will also help families make cost-effective home energy repairs to lower their heating and cooling bills. “Connecticut families should never have to choose between putting food on the table or heating their homes. This $86.4 million will be…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR VETERANS DAY

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will close on Wednesday, November 23 at 5 pm and all day on Thursday, November 24 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.  The library will reopen on Friday, November 25 at 10 am. Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5. For further Library information, call 203.385.4161 or visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org.

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ACCESS HEALTH CT 2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 

Connecticut residents can shop, compare and enroll in quality health insurance plans from November 1, 2022 through January 15, 2023 HARTFORD, Conn. (Nov. 1, 2022) — Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced the 2023 Open Enrollment period will take place November 1, 2022 to January 15, 2023. Connecticut residents can shop, compare and enroll or renew their health insurance plans with coverage beginning in the 2023 plan year. Customers must enroll on or before December 15, 2022 for coverage to begin on January 1, 2023. Customers who enroll between December 16, 2022 and January 15, 2023 will have coverage starting February 1, 2023. Free, expert help to enroll is available online, on the phone and in person at AHCT’s Navigator and enrollment…

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Bridgeport News: Shootout on the East Side

2022-11-01@9:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A number of viewers messaged me of a shootout on the East Side. I found police trying to locate shell casing on East Main at Arctic Street. A witness said it was two individuals shooting each other. Viewers then told me one of the shooters was shot and crashed his car on William Street near Shelton and Jane Street. It is not known if the person shot was located. I've reached out to the police for more information. Police UPDATE: At 2113hrs the Bridgeport ECC received several calls regarding a potential MVA with the vehicle evading and one caller indicating a male party was reporting he was shot and was subsequently transported to Bridgeport Hospital via a private…

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