February 2024 – Page 7

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ASKS LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE FUNDING INCREASE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Feb 15, 2024 Alex

Governor Proposes $43.3 Million Increase for Next Fiscal Year, on Top of the $45 Million Increase Approved in the Current Budget (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is asking the Connecticut General Assembly to approve a $43.4 million increase in funding to support the expansion of early childhood education services statewide when they vote on the fiscal year 2025 state budget in the coming weeks. This proposed increase will come on top of the $45 million increase for early childhood education that was approved last year in the fiscal year 2024 and 2025 biennial budget. The expansion of early childhood education has been a high priority for Governor Lamont, noting that it is not only needed…

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Derby News: Assault

Feb 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-02-13@9:42pm--#Derby CT--First responders are on the scene on 6th Avenue for an assault. There are no other details at this time.

Bridgeport

I-95 Rollover Crash

Feb 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-02-13@6:32pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- First responders on scene of a rollover crash with injuries I-95 northbound near exit 29.

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BAN ON ALL TANDEM TRACTOR TRAILERS AND EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILERS AHEAD OF WINTER STORM

Feb 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES TANDEM AND EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILER TRAVEL BAN LIFTED (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the order that went into effect earlier today banning travel by all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers on all limited access highways in Connecticut because of the impacts of the winter storm has been lifted as of 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The order was enacted in coordination with Connecticut’s neighboring states – including Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island – which also implemented similar travel bans on their roads. Those states are also planning to lift their travel bans as the winter storm begins to wind down. The governor continues to urge everyone traveling on the…

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Stay Inside!

Feb 13, 2024 Alex

These two cars that crashed at the intersection of Bronson Road and Cider Mill Lane sent in by David is the perfect example of the dangers of driving in the snow.In the past 3 hours we have heard at least 8 different spin outs and crashes, a lot of which were on I-95.

Bridgeport

Parolee Busted: Trumbull Police Seize Drugs and Cash in Routine Vehicle Stop

Feb 13, 2024 Alex

Trumbull Police recovered cocaine, heroin, and cash from a Bridgeport man who was out on parole after his vehicle was stopped for an equipment violation. The operator, Phillip Rorie, age 49, of Marigold Avenue, Bridgeport, was also found to have a small plastic bag containing a white rock-like substance, and over $1000 in cash in his possession. On Thursday, February 8, 2024, at about 2:30 a.m., a Trumbull officer stopped a vehicle on Route 8 Northbound for an equipment violation and the vehicle’s registration was suspended due to insufficient insurance. When the officer approached the car, he observed multiple $20 bills laying on the front passenger seat and other items consistent with drug packaging scattered throughout the passenger compartment of…

State News

BLUMENTHAL & COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO GIVE BUREAU OF PRISONS OFFICERS FAIR PAY

Feb 12, 2024 Alex

Bill would ensure all Danbury Bureau of Prison employees receive competitive pay [Hartford, CT] — Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) to introduce the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act to ensure fair pay for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees in rural areas. The bill will help to address staffing shortages at Federal Correctional Institution Danbury (FCI Danbury) by allowing for competitive pay that better reflects the cost of living, commute times, alternative careers, and the hard work and dedication of BOP employees. FCI Danbury’s General Schedule (GS) pay scale employees receive New York locality pay—a cost of living adjustment that bumps pay to be more competitive with the high cost of…

Small Business Shout Out Stratford

Charlestin Chiropractic Group

Feb 12, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On Friday, we held a ribbon cutting at Charlestin Chiropractic Group! Now located on the third floor of the Barnum Professional Building (1825 Barnum Avenue), Charlestin Chiropractic Group Stratford is there to help patients reach and exceed their health goals. They offer an evidence-based approach to chiropractic care by utilizing chiropractic manipulation, soft-tissue techniques, therapeutic rehabilitation, and a variety of chiropractic services to help achieve patients' health goals. Let us congratulate Clinical Director/Owner Jonathan Charlestin, DC on the new location and wish Charlestin Chiropractic Group continued success! Here is their website for additional information: https://charlestinchiropractic.com/ https://youtu.be/sxYVB_xPPnc

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Shelton News: Pedestrian Killed

Feb 12, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Shelton Police investigate Fatal Accident On 02/09/2024 at approximately 1:00 PM, Shelton Police and Shelton EMS weredispatched to School St. in the area of Monroe St. on a report of a pedestrian struck.Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the scene and located an unresponsive male, lateridentified as 29-year-old Erick Irizarry of Waterbury, CT, who was pronounced deceasedon scene.An investigation by Shelton Accident Reconstruction Team revealed that Irizarry wasworking in the area for Asplundh Tree Service and was struck by a work vehicle. TheOffice of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified andresponded to the scene.The accident is actively under investigation by the Shelton Police DepartmentReconstruction Team.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Drug Bust: Guns, Cash, and Stolen Motorcycle Seized!

Feb 11, 2024 Alex

On February 7, 2024, officers working under the direction of Bridgeport Police Lieutenant Trevor Niestemski and Sergeant Michael Paoletti concluded a month-long investigation into 28-year-old Anthony Durham of Bridgeport CT for suspected narcotics and weapons violations. Search warrants were obtained for an apartment in the 200 block of Broad Street as well as a vehicle being used by Anthony Durham. Police officers located Durham inside his parked vehicle within the Charles F. Greene Homes Housing community. As police officers approached the vehicle one of the occupants, later identified as 19-year-old Dominick Francis of Derby CT, fled the vehicle engaging police in foot pursuit. Francis was quickly apprehended, placed under arrest, and found to be in possession of a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic pistol with high-capacity magazine and narcotics. Francis…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ASKS LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE FUNDING INCREASE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Derby News: Assault

I-95 Rollover Crash

BAN ON ALL TANDEM TRACTOR TRAILERS AND EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILERS AHEAD OF WINTER STORM

Fairfield News: Stay Inside!

Parolee Busted: Trumbull Police Seize Drugs and Cash in Routine Vehicle Stop

BLUMENTHAL & COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO GIVE BUREAU OF PRISONS OFFICERS FAIR PAY

Charlestin Chiropractic Group

Shelton News: Pedestrian Killed

Bridgeport Drug Bust: Guns, Cash, and Stolen Motorcycle Seized!

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