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Police Interrupt Drug Deal, Two Men Arrested

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 21, 2014) – Two men face charges after police interrupted a drug deal Thursday on Norman Street. Officers Christopher Martin and Elizabeth Santora made the arrest after noticing the occupant of BMW acting suspiciously. They later observed him pull over on Norman Street and, a moment later, saw a gray Chevrolet Equinox park along side of him. The BMW driver, Michael Mott, 34, of Naugatuck, partially exited his car and reached into the Chevy. Believing a drug deal was taking place, police converged. Mott got back into his car and attempted to flee but was stopped by police. He claimed he was only buying a “$20 bag,” a reference to an amount of drugs. While searching…

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GOV. MALLOY APPOINTS FIVE TO STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is appointing five Connecticut residents to fill vacancies on the State Board of Accountancy, the panel responsible for licensing and regulating accountants in the state.   “The State Board of Accountability plays a critical role in providing oversight and setting standards for this important profession,” Governor Malloy said.  “The personal and professional experiences of each of these appointees provides them with valuable perspective for this role, and will help guide them in carrying out their responsibilities on the Board of Accountancy.”   The members appointed today, including the board’s chairman, are:   John H. Schuyler of Simsbury (Chairman) – Partner at Marcum, LLP Timothy F. Egan of…

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Westport Accepting Applications for 2014 Neighborhood Assistance Act

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

Tax Credit Program Westport Director of Human Services, Barbara Butler announced today that the Town of Westport is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Dept. of Revenue Services (DRS). The NAA program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that make cash contributions to these entities. The NAA program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies. The types of community programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit program include but are not necessarily limited to: energy conservation; employment and…

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The WorkPlace Board of Director’s Meeting

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

  Bridgeport, CT – March 20, 2014       The WorkPlace Board of Directors will convene its quarterly meeting continuing the oversight of the development of Southwestern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce.            WHO:          Joseph M. Carbone, CEO & President, The WorkPlace                                      WHAT:        The WorkPlace’s Board of Directors Meeting       WHERE:      Holiday Inn, Bridgeport   1070 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT       WHEN:        Friday, March 21, 2014                       8:15 AM – 9:30 AM                                                     DIRECTIONS:       From I-95 (North or South) take exit 27A and then take exit 2. Turn right off the exit to Lafayette Square and turn left at the traffic light onto…

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION IN NURSING HOME ‘REBALANCING’ GRANTS

Mar 22, 2014 Alex

  Initiative Promotes Freedom of Choice In Long-Term Care System   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is awarding $9 million in first-time funding to help Connecticut’s nursing home industry diversify services to meet the changing needs of older adults and other citizens with disabilities.   The grants are part of the state’s Strategic Plan to Rebalance Long-Term Services and Supports, a ground-breaking initiative to expand long-term service options for people who can live safely in the community instead of an institution.   “Simply put, many people are looking for greater choice about where and how they receive care,” Governor Malloy said.  “Our initiative promotes freedom of choice in the long-term care system by…

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Lavielle: Local School Districts Should be Allowed to Set Their Own Calendars

Mar 22, 2014 Alex

  HARTFORD – In Wednesday’s Education Committee meeting, State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143) introduced legislation that would have eliminated the requirement for school districts to adopt uniform regional school calendars. Her proposal, which she raised in an amendment to a related bill, did not pass after much discussion by the committee.   The adoption of uniform regional school calendars, which would take local control away from Boards of Education, was mandated by the state in legislation passed in 2013. Rep. Lavielle’s amendment would have made adopting uniform regional school calendars optional, preserving local control over education.   “I am very disappointed that the majority of the Education Committee’s members refused to take into account the very strong objections expressed by…

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GOV. MALLOY URGES LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE $25 MILLION TO HELP SHORELINE RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR FUTURE SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING

Mar 22, 2014 Alex

(EAST HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation he introduced that will provide an authorization of up to $25 million to support the launch of the Shoreline Resiliency Fund – a low-interest loan program the Governor created late last year that will help residents who are subject to coastal flooding elevate their homes and flood-proof their businesses.   While start-up costs to administer the program were approved in January , the fund cannot begin helping residents and businesses until it receives financing.   “The frequency of severe weather has been increasing, putting homes and businesses near Connecticut’s historic and valued shoreline at risk,” said Governor Malloy, who made the announcement at…

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