Do They?
At first, I thought the governor was Mayor Bill Finch! Who else remembers the old Miss Clairol Hair Color commercials? 200 new jobs coming to Bridgeport. I'll have the report on it later.
MURPHY TO VISIT HEAD START PROGRAM
HARTFORD—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Friday will visit the CREC Head Start at the Swift Factory. More than 5,500 children and families are served by Head Start in Connecticut. Murphy will tour the facilities and gather feedback from staff on both the workforce shortage and extremely high demand for care they face. Murphy will discuss the importance of Congress taking action to pass additional funding for childcare in President Biden’s supplemental domestic funding package.
State Police Holiday Stats
State Police Thanksgiving Weekend Stats-- 11/22 - 11/26Calls for service: 4,985 Motorist assists: 245Speeding violations: 178 Motor vehicle accidents: 356Fatalities: 1 DUI Arrests: 28Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 428
Monroe News: Structure Fire
2023-11-27@11:29pm--#Monroe CT-- Report of a structure fire on Jockey Hollow Road.
Connecticut State PoliceThanksgiving Weekend Stats
Connecticut State Police Thanksgiving Weekend Stats 11/22 - 11/26 These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November, 26, 2023: Calls for service: 4,985 Motorist assists: 245 Speeding violations: 178 Motor vehicle accidents: 356 Fatalities: 1 DUI Arrests: 28 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 428
State Police Holiday Stats
Thanksgiving Weekend Stats 11/22 - 11/24 These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November, 24, 2023: Calls for service: 2,592 Motorist assists: 137 Speeding violations: 50 Motor vehicle accidents: 204 DUI's - 14 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 152
Connecticut Consumers to Face Slight Increase in Winter Electric Bills
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Today, Connecticut’s two electric distribution companies, Eversource and United Illuminating, filed new standard service supply rates that, if approved by PURA, will be effective for six months beginning on January 1, 2024. These new standard service supply rates will result in an increased electric bill for customers using an average of 700 kWh per month by approximately $6.24 and $18.51 respectively. However, as compared to the last winter period spanning January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, customers will see significant bill relief this winter season. “While supply prices are still higher than we’d like for standard service consumers, electricity bills will be more affordable this winter as compared to last winter, and that is a…
State Police Prepare For Holiday Rush
Connecticut State Troopers are gearing up for the anticipated busy Thanksgiving travel week in 2023, with a focus on ensuring road safety by actively patrolling highways, addressing aggressive and unsafe driving, and preventing impaired driving. Assigned to Bradley International Airport, troopers will contribute to passenger safety, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations at the airport. Connecticut residents are urged to play a role in public safety by following traffic laws, while travelers are advised to check flight statuses, avoid leaving vehicles unattended, and utilize designated waiting areas. Interim Colonel Daniel Loughman emphasizes the need for drivers to report emergencies, follow traffic laws, and be patient on crowded highways during the holiday weekend. Troopers will employ traditional and non-traditional patrol…
All Trains Halted in Darien
2023-11-14@10:00pm--#Darien CT-- #MTA All four tracks in Darien are at a complete stop due to unknown police activity. Sounds like they are looking for the possibility of someone being hit by a train. Firefighters are using thermal imaging in the search.
Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) have reintroduced the bipartisan Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act to combat the rising usage of harmful e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products among American youth. This legislation aims to address the adverse effects of nicotine found in these products on long-term health and adolescent brain development. The bill has received strong support from various policymakers and organizations, acknowledging the urgent need to counter the escalating public health crisis stemming from widespread teen e-cigarette use. Senator Blumenthal highlighted the urgency of preventing another generation from falling victim to tobacco addiction, emphasizing the detrimental effects posed by e-cigarettes and deceptive marketing strategies used by manufacturers. Representative…