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Milford Stratford

Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford

Dec 26, 2024 Alex

A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE.  After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link. The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project..  No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. The proposed project plans…

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Westport

Arrests made in Stolen Motor Vehicle Case

Dec 23, 2024 Alex

On December 22, 2024, at approximately 2:57 PM, Westport Police responded to a residence on a stolen vehicle report. The complainant reported they pulled into their driveway and went inside while leaving their vehicle, a 2020 Bentley, running in the driveway. While inside, the complainant witnessed unknown suspects steal his car from the driveway. Westport Police observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed but did not pursue. The vehicle was outfitted with a tracking device and ultimately recovered in Elmhurst, NY, by members of the NYPD. NYPD also made an arrest of two individuals who were in a different stolen vehicle traveling with the stolen Bentley. This incident comes on the heels of a release that was…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Public Schools Launches Attendance Task Force to Combat Chronic Absenteeism

Dec 23, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport Public Schools is taking a proactive step to address chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes with its Attendance Task Force, which launched earlier this month. This initiative brings together district leaders, school administrators, educators, parents, and community organizations to develop strategies aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism and fostering student success. Currently, 29% of Bridgeport Public Schools students are identified as chronically absent, with high schools facing the greatest challenges. The task force aims to reduce chronic absenteeism to pre-COVID levels, which were 19%, by addressing barriers to attendance, improving student engagement, and fostering stronger community-school collaboration. Organizations participating in the task force include LifeBridge Community Services and United Way, alongside district leaders and school staff, all working together to…

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Norwalk

Man Arrested in NY for Violent Home Invasion and Protective Order Violations in Norwalk

Dec 22, 2024 Alex

On December 16th, 2024, Christian Chavez-Sosa was arrested in Gloversville, NY, by the US Marshals. Norwalk Detectives transported him back to Norwalk Police Headquarters, where he was charged with Home Invasion, Strangulation in the Second Degree, three Violations of a Protective Order, and Burglary in the First Degree. The home invasion incident occurred when Chavez-Sosa already had an existing protective order in place. On October 30th, he broke into the victim’s home, first destroying items and later re-entering the home only to terrorize the victim again. He strangled the victim as they laid in bed with their (victim’s) child, causing them to lose their breath. This only stopped when someone entered the room, causing an interruption. Chavez-Sosa then fled the…

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Milford

Milford News: Pedestrian Struck on the Highway

Dec 22, 2024 Alex

Report of an accident which occurred on I-95 South by exit 38. The initial report over the radio was for a pedestrian struck. First responders have just arrived on scene at this time. UPDATE: Unconfirmed radio reports from first responders are saying that it was a person that was struck on the Highway. Why the person was out of their car on the highway is unknown.

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Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN JANUARY 2025

Dec 22, 2024 Alex

1/8: 4:30-6:00 pm: Teen Vision BoardThe New Year is upon us so let's take some time to create some goals to lookforward to. Come by the Teen Department and create your vision board and enjoya few snacks. Grades 6-12. No registration required.1/9: 4-6:00 pm: Throwback Thursday Teen Movie Night: Bring It OnCome lay back and watch a throwback movie at the library with friends. Snacksand refreshments provided. Location: Lovell Room. Grades 6-12. No registrationrequired.1/10: Mid-Term Stress Buster Kit Grab N’ Go KitHelp yourself to a few stress busters to get you through mid-terms. Kits include:stress ball, note cards, erasers, pencils, mini post-its, highlighter, mints (forconcentration), and granola bar for energy. (Midterms begin 1/21). Location: TeenDepartment. Grades 6-12. No registration; while supplies…

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State News

BLUMENTHAL & SWALWELL INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REDUCE STUDENT LOAN DEBT FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS

Dec 22, 2024 Alex

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced the Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act, legislation to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to provide meaningful student debt relief to teachers, police officers, public health workers, and others who dedicate their careers to public service. “Our nation’s dedicated public servants make incredible sacrifices for the betterment of our country, and they deserve relief from the immense weight of student debt,” said Blumenthal. “The Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act provides a helping hand to the loyal police officers, teachers, and healthcare workers serving our communities and expands opportunities to ease financial burdens—repaying a debt of gratitude to our public servants.” “We should support students…

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Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library

Dec 21, 2024 Alex

Stratford Author Aug Stone Is Guest January 12 The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, January 12 at 2 pm.  Guest speaker Aug Stone will discuss his new book, Sporting Moustaches.  The talk is free and open to the public. Thirteen tall tales about the role facial hair has played in athletics and competition over the years, Sporting Moustaches puts the “ache” in “moustache.” Whiskers are wrapped around sticks, bats, clubs, paddles, chess pieces, and shot glasses, woven into ropes, nets, arrow strings, and even other whiskers. The stories touch on the idea of the playoff beard, superstitions, The Cleveland Curse, mid-20th century American values eschewing all but the clean shaven, and how, in the…

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