Month: October 2023

Party in the Stacks: Where Mystery and Romance Meet

Party in the Stacks: Where Mystery and Romance Meet Saturday, October 21st,  7pm – 10pm at the library.   This year’s theme features the romantic mystery genre which includes a wide variety of books, movies and authors. Classics include ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Phantom of the Opera’, and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Guests will enjoy themed decor, music, dancing, themed hors d’oeuvres, signature drinks, and a vast array of silent auction and raffle baskets. Costumes optional. Adults only.  Tickets available for sale online at tinyurl.com/FOMLPITS (credit/debit) or at the  Library (cash/check only).  Ticket prices: $50.00 through September 30;  $60.00 starting October 1st. Visit our online program calendar at https://milford-pl.libcal.com for the full listing of all programs and events. Paper calendars are still available and can be printed using the link below; copies are also…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF HEALTH.CT.GOV

A New Digital One-Stop-Shop Portal for Health and Human Services in Connecticut (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the State of Connecticut’s new health and human services portal, health.ct.gov. The portal is the latest development in the state’s journey toward an all-digital state government and is aimed at providing health and wellness services to Connecticut residents at every stage of life. “It has long been our administration’s priority to offer more services online and create a digital state government where residents can easily access the services they need in one place, regardless of which particular state agency they may be interacting with,” Governor Lamont said. “The launch of the health.ct.gov portal represents a multi-state agency…

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Stratford Library Offers “Reptile Nook” October 15

Stratford Library Offers “Reptile Nook” October 15e Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut will welcome representatives and their “friends” from The Reptile Nook of Springfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, October 15 at 2 pm. It is free and open to the public. Fascinating animal talk from guest speakers Jess and Zack Decoteau, animal keepers and educators from The Reptile Nook, will showcase a variety of reptiles for the program including Venom the Asian Forest Scorpion, Bubbles the Ball Python, Pepper the Corn Snake and Red the Uromastyx (spiny-tailed lizard.) The Reptile Nook is dedicated to teaching people of all ages about reptiles and amphibians hoping to help people both face their fears of these misunderstood creatures and to love…

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Warrant Results in Seized Firearms, Arrest of Bridgeport Man

#Bridgeport CT-- On 10/12/2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the State Urban Violence and Cooperative Crime Control Task Force, Statewide Narcotics Task Force, and the Bridgeport Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at an address on Perth Street in Bridgeport after detectives developed information indicating that a resident was illegally in possession of multiple firearms. During the investigation, it was learned that the resident, positively identified as Louis A. Feliciano, DOB 08/14/1985, was ineligible to possess firearms in the state of Connecticut. Detectives executing the search located and seized two (2) handguns, one (1) assault rifle, five (5) extended rifle magazines, two (2) extended pistol magazines, as well as ammunition and two (2) sets of body armor.…

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Milford News: Drug Possession and Warrants

#Milford CT-- On October 11, 2023, Officer Studdard was working near 1201 Boston Post Road. At approximately 1841 hours, he saw Jeffrey Yu exit a car and go into the mall. Officer Studdard knew Yu from past experiences and was aware that there was a warrant for his arrest. Upon returning to his vehicle, Yu was approached by officers and asked to get out of his car. Yu refused to do this and resisted arrest. After a struggle, officers were able to get him out of the vehicle and place him under arrest. During the arrest, officers discovered that Yu was carrying drugs and drug-related items. Further investigation showed that Yu was also facing several other charges from previous incidents.…

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