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Local Infrastructure Projects Are Focused On Generating Economic Activity and Creating Jobs

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is approving the release of $6.8 million in state grants to fund seven projects in six municipalities across Connecticut under a competitive grant program that supports transit-oriented development and is targeted at boosting economic activity and creating jobs. The grants are part of the state’s Transit-Oriented Development Grant Program, which is administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM). The program provides grants for shovel-ready capital projects located within one-half mile of existing public transportation facilities and promotes the development of infrastructure with the goal of creating walkable, mixed-use spaces that support vibrant, sustainable, and equitable communities. “Investments in transportation infrastructure are investments in the future of our communities, our…

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Easton News: House Fire

2022-10-10@12:10am--#Easton CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters were called to a house fire on Northwood Drive.  When they arrived they found fire on the right side of the home on fire.  The homeowner told me it was the porch and that everyone made it out safely.  They also said they were thankful for the smoke alarms which alerted them to the fire.  The area town provided mutual aid to combat the fire.

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Milford News: Larceny

#Milford CT-- On September 28, officers were dispatched to Marshalls for a shoplifting complaint. The Loss Prevention Officer said that a male and a woman, later identified as Robert and Kimberly Cosmos, were observed taking items from the store without paying for them. A description was given to arriving officers, who stopped the Cosmos pushing a shopping cart in the parking lot. During the investigation, it was determined that they used a method of theft to attempt to go undetected by the store. The total value of the items stolen was $269.94. Both were placed under arrest and released on a promise to appear in court. They were charged with: Larceny 6th Degree Conspiracy to Commit/ Larceny 6th Degree Possession…

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Lithium-ion battery fires

Last week at the Region 1 preparedness and response field day I caught up with a vendor from Safeware who has a solution to dealing with lithium-ion battery fires. Lithium-ion battery fires require a tremendous amount of water to be extinguished. Safeware came out with a product called Cell Block. It looks like kitty litter but it is made from glass and quickly and effectively extinguishes the fire. It can then be put in a container that is lined with the product which then can be transported safely. I asked if they have a large litter box for Teslas, and he said they are working on it. https://youtu.be/h6qWtPEIti4

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Milford News: 4th Arrest In Home Invasion

The fourth and final arrest has been made in the home invasion that occurred at 494 Naugatuck Ave on January 10, 2022. During the home invasion, suspects wore fake Amazon delivery uniforms. Milford Police Detectives conducted an investigation which led to an arrest warrant being issued for Theodore Jordan, 27, of Shelton. Jordan was taken into custody in Georgia and was extradited by detectives on September 22, 2022. While in custody it was determined that Jordan had several other active arrest warrants for Failure to Appear for arrests from other agencies that were served. Jordan was charged with: Home Invasion (2 Counts)Robbery 1st Degree (2 Counts)Kidnapping 1st DegreeAssault 2nd DegreeLarceny 1st DegreeFailure to Appear 1st Degree (4 Counts)Failure to Appear…

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Milford News: Woman Faces Multiple Charges

On September 18, 2022, Stephanie Meckley hopped over the barrier to enter Stonebridge after being asked to leave and wait in line by staff. She assaulted 3 security members before she could be escorted out. Officers responded and she failed to submit to their commands. She became combative with officers, spitting at them and she then bit an officer as they were attempting to take her into custody. She also later spit and bit another officer while in custody. The officers sustained minor injuries. She was charged accordingly. She was charged with: Assault of a Police Officer, Criminal Trespass, 1st Degree Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Assault, and 3rd Degree Interfering with an Officer Her bond was set at $50,000. This…

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