BRIDGEPORT — The second floor of the Margaret E. Morton Government Center transformed into a gallery Thursday evening with artists mingling among family and friends. Golden narwhals swam in a blue and green ocean. A Mondrian-like grid of colors on a blue background caught eyes, as did dancers pirouetting against a rainbow of blue, brown, cranberry, red and tan. All the art is for sale. More than 200 people were expected to gather during the launch of the Kennedy Center’s annual calendar — “A Unique Perspective.” “It’s like the Academy Awards for our artists,” said Marty Schwartz, president and CEO of the Kennedy Center. “It gives us an opportunity to showcase the great talents of our artists.
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
Bridgeport police chief questioned at CONECT assembly
BRIDGEPORT — City Police Chief Armando Perez said he was expecting a small gathering. But the Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut assembly Thursday night was anything but small. The meeting room of the Islamic Community Center — which hosted the event — was filled to the brim for CONECT’s “We’ll Rise” Assembly which began around 7:45 p.m. More than 200 community members from Norwalk to New Haven occupied all the available seats and spilled over onto the sides of the room against the walls. CONECT is a broad-based community organization composed of 25 churches, synagogues, temples and mosques from New Haven and Fairfield counties. Thursday marked six years since the organization was founded in Bridgeport in 2011.
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Senate delays vote on landmark GOP tax bill
Connecticut Democrats lashed out at the prospect of Senate approval of the GOP tax bill, which would represent a huge win for President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. “This is a terrible bill,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., at a rally against passage Thursday. “From beginning to end, this bill is an epic disaster for the American people.” Kevin Sullivan, commissioner of the state Department of Revenue Services, called the Senate bill a “partisan fiscal lynching” a majority of Americans do not support.
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Candidates say Bassick election called off
BRIDGEPORT — A controversial parent election scheduled for Friday at Bassick High School has been called off, according to two of the candidates running for president. Albert Benejan, the current president of the Bassick Parent Teacher Student Organization said school officials notified him Thursday afternoon that the election will be put off until the spring. Bassick Principal Byron Williams had arranged for the December 1 election, saying Benejan’s two-year term was up. The election was to be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the school. Benejan insist his term ran until March 2018 and that a committee of students, staff and parents at Bassick — not the principal should control the election.
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Bridgeport man recalls homeless nights, helping hands
BRIDGEPORT — Willie Thomas Miller Jr.’s one-bedroom apartment on Freeman Street is a far cry from the public transit stations where he used to sleep. After serving more than 18 years on robbery and drug charges in Texas, the now-70-year-old Miller found himself homeless in Connecticut in 2014, walking the streets of Bridgeport all night. He was using heroin and had nowhere to go, and he lived that way for a year and a half. “I was ashamed to be homeless,” Miller, a Norwalk native, said. “There are people who probably didn’t even know I was homeless, because I never told them I was homeless. The only thing I had to throw people off...was how I dressed because I had (clothes in) storage.
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Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team Makes History by Qualifying for Winter Olympics
The Nigerian women’s bobsled team started with a hand-made wood sled in Houston but managed to raise money, attract sponsors and qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
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Lumaj, now a candidate, stakes out the right flank in the governor’s race
FAIRFIELD — The latest entrant into the governor’s race is not cast from the Rockefeller Republican mold as many of his moderate rivals — a badge of honor for Peter Lumaj. The immigration lawyer from Fairfield, who fled the Communist regime in his native Albania in the late 1980s, registered as a candidate for the state’s top office Wednesday after testing the waters for more than year. Lumaj, who captured the GOP nomination for secretary of the state in 2014 but lost in the general election, is touting his conservative credentials to Republicans. He is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump’s immigration policy, from withholding funding for sanctuary cities to ending a program that protects so-called “dreamers” from deportation.
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DOJ: Bridgeport housing authority to pay $10,000 after lawsuit settlement
BRIDGEPORT — The Housing Authority for the City of Bridgeport was ordered to shell out restitution for a lawsuit filed this year, according to the Department of Justice. The authority was ordered Thursday to pay the victim of the lawsuit $10,000 as a part of the settlement, the DOJ said. In Nov. 2016, the U.S. Attorney’s office filed a complaint in federal court that alleged that the Housing Authority for the City of Bridgeport — operating under the title of Park City Communities — violated the Fair Housing Act.
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Goodwill to hold grand opening in Fairfield on Friday
FAIRFIELD — For weeks, Bridgeport resident Tony Bermudez has traveled past Kings Plaza on his way to neighboring businesses, each time passing by a relatively new sign for a Goodwill store. Like other shoppers, curiosity and a love for great deals finally drew him into the store, where he found racks and shelves filled with donated, recycled and reused items at Fairfield’s first Goodwill store and donation station. “This is my kind of zone, especially if you can get a pair of pants for five bucks,” he said. “I mean how can you beat that, especially in 2017?” The store has been open since September while construction was finishing up.
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Judge orders third primary for city council
BRIDGEPORT -A Superior Court judge ordered the city to hold a third primary for the North End council seat, ruling city election officials violated state law and the head of the Democratic Party subverted the law. Robert Keeley, who lost the primary on Nov. 14 by 18 votes for the seat in the 133rd district against a Democratic Party-endorsed candidate, will now be back on the campain trail. “I’m going to be knocking on doors again” said Keeley moments after Judge Barbara Bellis’ decision. During the hearing on Monday police officer Paul Nikola testified he was ordered by Police Chief Armando Perez to report to Democratic Party Chairman Mario Testa on the day before the primary.
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Olympic Hopefuls Debut at World Weightlifting Championships
Americans began competing in the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation World Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday at the Anaheim Convention Center."Now, weightlifting is becoming the primary...
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You said it
We bail out politicians Anyone out there who thinks the swamp need not be drained think about this: Our tax dollars are being used to settle claims for sexual harassment made against our elected politicians. Since most claims involve Democrats, I know why this is the first we’ve heard about it. Our tax dollars are being used as a grab for politicians to bail out of jams they are responsible for. Why didn’t this come out under Obama, the Bushes, Bill Clinton? Oops, he paid off a dozen or so. Bill Gill, Fairfield The fix was in Joe Biden recently expressed an interest in a 2020 presidential run. It is interesting that at his age he would take four years off and consider running.
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The states where it's most and least affordable to raise children
Dmitry Smirnov/Strelka/Flickr The average American family will spend $233,610 to raise a child through age 17, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture. But that figure can fluctuate — becoming more or less affordable — when you consider cost of living and wages in different parts of the US. The states where raising a child is most affordable are in the Northeast, according to a report by Credit Loan. Raising kids isn't cheap. Between food, childcare, healthcare, transportation, and education costs, the average two-parent family in the US will spend a total of $233,610 to raise a child from birth through age 17, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture.
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Fairfield police: 9 residents affected by water main break
FAIRFIELD — An earlier water main break in Fairfield is reported to be affecting less than a dozen residents Thursday. The customers impacted by the water main break live in the area of 2101 Burr Street to 2325 Burr Street, according to police. At 2:35 p.m., police said the break should affect the area for the next six to eight hours. According to Aquarion, a 16-inch water main broke around 11:22 a.m. Thursday and is affecting nine customers. During the repair and after, residents can experience discolored water, police said. The department urged affected residents to use stored water for cooking and drinking and hold off on washing clothes until the water is running clear again.
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Arrest made in Stratford bar shooting
STRATFORD - Police have arrested the man accused of shooting Stratford bartender Regi Woodward during a robbery on Nov. 14. Jachim Brown, 30, of Bridgeport, was arrested Thursday on first-degree charges of assault, robbery and threatening, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver and ammunition and carrying a firearm without a permit. At around 7 p.m. on Nov. 14, police said, a man entered BAR at 2399 Main St. in Stratford, approached the bartender and demanded money. Woodward complied and was then shot once in the abdomen, police said. Brown has been in custody by Bridgeport police since Nov. 16 after a robbery at EbLens footwear store. Police matched the gun used in the Bridgeport robbery with the Stratford BAR shooting.
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Police: felon denied hunting rifle
MONROE - A convicted felon has been arrested after police said he tried to purchase a hunting rifle at a store here. Michael Burgos, 57, of East Main Street, Bridgeport, was charged with criminal attempt to possess a firearm by a felon and making a false statement. He was released after posting $5,000 bond. Police said Burgos, who has a lengthy criminal record including assault on a police officer, attempted to purchase a Smith and Wesson rifle from a gun store here using a Connecticut hunting license. On the purchase form he stated he was not a convicted felon. However, when the store clerk checked the state firearm licensing database, police said he found Burgos was ineligible to purchase a firearm because of his criminal record.
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City ordered to rehire Fire Department’s secretary
BRIDGEPORT - The city has been ordered to hire back the Fire Department’s executive secretary - with back pay - after she was fired last year and replaced with a non-union employee. “The management rights clause (of the collective bargain unit) does not give the city an unfettered right to eliminate a bargaining unit position and establish a new position outside of the bargaining unit to perform in essence the same duties,” said state Arbitrator Joseph Celentano, in ordering the city to rehire Mary Martinelli. Edward Gavin, the lawyer for the Bridgeport City Supervisor's Union, said the decision could cost the city $100,000.
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Manhattan luxury with New England views in Shelton
SHELTON — On a recent afternoon, the section of the Far Mill River behind 8 Trout Creek Road flowed more calmly and quietly than usual. It was, as ever, in constant motion. In fact, the view of the river is one of the things homeowner Cynthia Barrett has always loved about the town house, nestled in the Aspen Ridge Estates development in Shelton’s Huntington section. Usually, she said, the water is a bit more active, particularly when there’s rain or snow around. “When we moved here, the river was roaring like an ocean,” Barrett said. The Barretts, who are planning to move into a senior community, are selling the home, which is listed at $759,000.
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Homelessness drops, along with home ownership
Chronic homelessness has dropped 62 percent over the last three years, according to a new study by the Hartford-based non-profit Partnership for Communities. The report credits the General Assembly and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy with “remarkable progress” creating 10,000 units of affordable housing since the governor took office in 2011, along with 3,300 more units under development. Those experiencing temporary homelessness - as opposed to chronic, longterm homelessness - fell 8 percent since 2015.
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Letter: Proposed compromise on anthem
Proposed compromise on anthem After another football-full weekend, beginning week 12 of the NFL, the question about standing or kneeling for our national anthem is still debated and politicized. I personally could never kneel during its playing, but I do understand the rights of those who do. However, on balance I cannot understand nor sympathize with those who stand for the flags who fought against the principles, interests and freedoms of the United States. I think therefore that an agreement could be reached, for all pro and amateur sports from football to NASCAR, NBA and golf whereby everyone should always but always stand for the Star Spangled Banner.
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HCC gets grant to combat opioid crisis
BRIDGEPORT -- Housatonic Community College is one of 13 Connecticut schools to receive a state grant of $11,000 to help address a growing opioid problem in the state. The grant will run through April 2018 and will be used to increase awareness and reduce stigma of opioid abuse. The funds will also be used to broaden expertise of the issue and increase access to support networks for treatment and recovery. Housatonic faculty and staff have started receiving training in the use of Narcan as well as the safe disposal of opioids. State statistics show that between 2012 and 2016 there were 451accidental death associated with drug overdose in the 11 communities within Housatonic’s service region.
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Milford cops: Driver fled after hitting motorcycle
MILFORD - A West Haven driver has been arrested for allegedly hitting a motorcycle with his vehicle and then fleeing the scene. Police said the accident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of Bridgeport and Avery avenues. Gordon Farrell, 20, of Burwell Road in West Haven, is accused of leaving the scene after hitting the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to Milford Hospital with minor injuries. Police said a witness followed Farrell’s vehicle and told police that it was taken to a Carlson Avenue residence. Farrell was charged with evading responsibility and failure to grant the right of way. He will appear in court on Dec. 28.
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from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=236
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Reminder to Display Building Number
As a public and personal safety measure, The Town of Newington wishes to remind residents and business owners that building numbers must be prominently displayed.
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Volunteer of the Year
The Newington Town Council is seeking input from citizens as to who shall become the 2017 Town of Newington Volunteer of the Year.
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November, warmer, drier than normal; soon to change
November is ending on a high note, at least with above average temperatures on Thursday. “High pressure will be in control of the weather today, keeping us dry,” the National Weather Service said Thursday. “Clouds will however increase, but high temperatures should still manage to climb a few degrees above normal. A cold front approaches with scattered showers tonight, and will exit east of Long Island by daybreak on Friday. As for Friday, expect mostly sunny conditions and highs once again a few degrees above normal.” Warmest, coldest days As is the usual case for November, we’ve had quite a swing in temperatures this month. According to data from the Northeast Regional Climate Center, the warmest day was on Nov.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Bridgeport reports: Female gunshot wound victim turns up at hospital
BRIDGEPORT — A female victim showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound Wednesday evening, according to dispatch reports. Officers responded to a hospital in the city around 7:50 p.m. after they were contacted by Bridgeport Hospital. The hospital told police that a gunshot wound victim was being treated in the emergency room. Information regarding her condition was not immediately made clear. Police were sent to the area of Stratford Avenue and Hollister Avenue to canvas for shell casings, reports indicated. The victim told police that she was sitting in her car in front of a store in the area when a vehicle drove by and started shooting.
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Texas Bobsledder on Track for the Winter Olympics
Texas athlete Sam McGuffie says he tries not to think about the upcoming 2018 Olympics Winter Games."There's a lot of guys who have already been to the Olympics and stuff, so I don't think it's right for me to...
Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
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Dan Haar: Why spend millions on beaches and arenas? Lots of reasons
Silver Sands State Park in Milford may seem like a pristine, grassy marsh leading to a Long Island Sound beach if you walk along the boardwalk and don’t look too closely. In fact, the park that attracts 250,000 people a year is built on an old town landfill and the former site of 75 houses that were destroyed in a 1955 storm. The state turned that mess into a park over many decades. Now the state is about to spend $9.1 million on another round of upgrades, including a maintenance building that will save money on moving equipment around, more parking, food concessions, a lifeguard station and, hold on to your shorts — bathrooms.
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DC Buzz: For CT Dems, a bright spot amid gloom and doom
These are not particularly happy times for Connecticut Democrats in King Donald’s Court. The GOP’s beloved tax bill could pass the Senate, maybe as early as Thursday. A government shutdown looms Dec. 8 but President Trump is tweeting: “I don’t see a deal (with Democrats).” And Trump’s reassurance after a North Korean ICBM missile test that “we will take care of it”? Don’t get them started. But they still manage to see one bright spot on the horizon. The Fix NICS Act, bipartisan legislation to beef up the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), might actually win congressional approval.
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Local colleges talk policy in light of UConn speaker disruption
STORRS — The aim was civil discourse. What the University of Connecticut got instead was the “It’s OK to be white” speaker shouted down and then arrested during a chaotic address on Tuesday. As UConn President Susan Herbst put it in an campus-wide statement — which quickly went viral — “This was a very disappointing evening.” The incident was the latest in a string of contentious campus speaking engagements that have college officials across the state and the country weighing free speech against cost, safety and student sensibilities. “It’s a university’s job to provide opportunities for students to hear from people from all walks of life,” said Edina Oestreicher, dean of students at the University of Bridgeport.
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State heads to court for East Windsor casino
Gov. Dannel Malloy’s administration has filed a federal lawsuit aimed at allowing the Moehagan and Mashantucket Pequot Indian tribes to move ahead with their joint East Windsor casino. The lawsuit, if successful, would put to rest uncertainty over the project caused by the U.S. Department of Interior. That agency is required to review and signe off on the changes to the tribes’ existing gambling compact with the state. That will allow the tribes to team up on a third casino without jeopardizing the slots revenue each pays Connecticut from their respective Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods gambling destinations, built in the 1990s in the southeastern section of the state.
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Bond Commission approves more than $1.2 in new projects
HARTFORD — In its third and final meeting of the year, the State Bond Commission on Wednesday approved capital projects totaling about $1.2 billion, including $500 million for school construction projects throughout Connecticut. With little discussion, the 10-member commission, dominated by Democrats and with an agenda dictated by Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, approved $60 million in aid for municipalities and $90 million for local capital improvements, including roads, sewer lines, snow-removal equipment and broadband computer installations.
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Trumbull police: Be proactive with package deliveries
TRUMBULL — With the holiday season approaching quickly, Trumbull police issued a warning for its residents that works as a universal message: keep an eye on your package deliveries. If you can’t be home when they delivery is expected, use a different delivery destination — such as your neighbor, family member or friend’s house if they will be home. Or, if you can’t have someone accept the delivery for you, have it shipped to your office or workplace. Another step you can take to ensure your package is safely delivered is to ask the courier to hold the package at the facility for you to pick up at another time. You can also request that your package has the requirement of a signature for the delivery.
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Seymour cops: Do you recognize these individuals?
SEYMOUR — If you recognize either of the two shown in these photos, the town’s police department needs your help. Police say they are connected to a fraud investigation the department is working on. If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact Inspector Joe DeNigris at jdenigris@seymourpolice.org. “As always, you may remain anonymous,” police said.
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To Milford’s chagrin, Bond Commission OK’s Silver Sands amenities
MILFORD — On Tuesday, Milford’s entire Hartford delegation staged a press conference deriding a $9.1 improvement project for Silver Sands State Park. Their appeal to the media was all for naught. Less than 24 hours after that event, the state Bond Commission approved $9.1 million to fund the construction of a number of amenities there, the only undeveloped one of the four shorefront state parks. “Today’s decision was deeply disappointing, but not at all surprising,” Slossberg said after the Bond Commission meeting. “This project has been widely opposed from the beginning, and that opposition has consistently been ignored. The simple fact is that no one wants this project and the State of Connecticut cannot afford it.
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Volunteer of the Year
The Newington Town Council is seeking input from citizens as to who shall become the 2017 Town of Newington Volunteer of the Year.
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Rate fees change for records from Connecticut State Police
State residents looking to get criminal history records from the Connecticut State Police should expect to see a change in fees starting Dec. 1. Checks should be made payable to Treasurer — State of CT. Any fees received, postmarked on or after Dec. 1 that aren’t in accordance with the fee change will be returned. The fee for a name change search is $36. With this rate, a person will be provided with a yes or no on the name search. For a full criminal history connected to that name, a different request has to be submitted. A person will pay $75 for a criminal history record information search. This request and fee will give someone a full criminal history record for someone, if applicable.
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Expectant teen could use a playpen
Every Thursday through the end of the year, the Connecticut Post will publish short stories about local families and people in need of a helping hand. The names of those included have been changed to protect their privacy. Each case will include an estimated dollar amount that would help them face everyday challenges like rent payments, child care costs and transportation. Every dollar donated to the Giving Fund goes directly to the clients in need. Case 010 Anna is an 18-year-old soon-to-be mother living in Stamford who is currently in the Youth Services program at LifeBridge.
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Griffin to host community health discussion
DERBY — Griffin Hospital and the Naugatuck Valley Health District invite the community to a free discussion on “Improving Community Health in the Valley” from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. The discussion will feature an overview of the Valley’s 2016-2018 Community Health Improvement Plan, which was developed based on community input on health priorities and data from the “Understanding the Valley Region” report published last fall.
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Contenders scramble in open state attorney general race
Three current and former lawmakers are pouncing on the opportunity to contend for state attorney general and succeed departing Democrat George Jepsen. No sooner did the seven-year incumbent reveal he would not seek re-election in 2018 than those with statewide political ambitions and lawyer credentials started laying campaign groundwork. House Democrats William Tong, of Stamford, and Mike D’Agostino, of Hamden, are part of the mix, as well as former House Republican John Shaban, of Redding. Tong, a former constitutional law student of Barack Obama at the University of Chicago and co-chairman of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee, formed an exploratory committee Tuesday to focus on the attorney general’s race.
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Controversy over Bassick parent election
BRIDGEPORT — Bassick High School has its share of problems. Low graduation rates, a new principal just about every year and frequent fights. The latest skirmish appears not to be between students. Principal Byron Williams has called for an election Friday for new Parent Teacher Student Organization leadership, over the objection of the current president, who insists his time isn’t yet up. Williams, through email, said the two-year time period to hold the position of president has ended, and that an election must be held. A notice announcing the election was posted this week to the school website. “Wow,” Albert Benejan, the sitting president, said when told of the announcement.
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Ansonia police remind residents of winter parking ban
ANSONIA — Beginning Friday, the city of Ansonia will have a three-month parking ban around the clock on city streets and highways in case of snow. The ban will run from Dec. 1 to March 31, 2018. The purpose of the ban, police said, is to allow snow removal and ice as efficiently as possible from all streets and highways in the city — with a few exceptions. This winter, Ansonia police said vehicles are allowed to park on the odd-numbered side of municipal streets throughout the time of the ban. This exception does not apply to city streets that are clearly labeled with no parking signage.
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Test Your Winter Olympics Knowledge With This Quiz
From Feb. 8 to 25, winter sport athletes from all over the world will compete in Pyeongchang, South Korea, for one of the highest honors in sports: an Olympic medal.
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Second dealer sentenced in fatal Monroe fentanyl overdose
BRIDGEPORT—A second heroin dealer swept up by police in the wake of a Monroe man’s death has been sentenced to jail time. Anoris “Alex” Delgado, 29, of Bridgeport, was sentenced to five months in prison with 3 years of probation including six months of house arrest. His brother Erick Delgado, who was 39 when sentenced in January to a little over a year in jail, also sold fentanyl-filled heroin from their home in the area of Brooks Street and Ogen Street.. Police found the Delgado brothers thanks to a tip from a friend of a Bridgeport heroin user who overdosed on his drugs in the morning of April 26, 2016. The victim survived thanks to emergency responders who revived him with Narcan.
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Judge denies public campaign money for Ganim
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s 2018 gubernatorial bid will not use the state’s public campaign financing program, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. Court Judge Michael P. Shea ruled after a 90-minute argument, that the 2013 ban on felons participating in public financing does not limit Ganim’s access to to the campaign. “I agree with the defendant (the state elections commission) and I therefore, deny plantiff’s (Gamin) request to a summary judgement.” Lawyers for Ganim - re-elected mayor in 2015 following a federal prison sentence for public corruption - say that since he served his prison time and has again become a voter and public official, he should have full access to the public financing.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Judge-denies-public-campaign-money-for-Ganim-12392199.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Judge-denies-public-campaign-money-for-Ganim-12392199.php
NIH: Trauma-based mental illness may be passed to offspring
Just like hair color, eye color, and risks for certain illness, trauma can be passed from generation to generation — even to those who didn’t directly experience the traumatic event. That’s according to a new study out of the National Institutes of Health, which analyzed adults whose parents evacuated Finland as children during World War II. The study, which appeared in JAMA Psychiatry, was conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, Uppsala University in Sweden, and Helsinki University in Finland. According to a news release from NIH, the research team found that daughters of female evacuees had the same high risk for mental health disorders as their mothers, even though they did not experience the same adversity.
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What are the grossest spots in your house?
With friends and family members sure to make both scheduled and unscheduled visits for the holiday, the cleaning company Two Maids & A Mop has identified the five germiest spots in the home, along with tips for keeping them cleam. Some are expected (we all probably know that door knobs are filth pits and that hand towels probably don’t get changed enough), while others are a little more surprising (you might not want to snack while flipping the channel after reading this). But there are ways to keep them clean and crud-free for the holidays. See the slideshow above for a list of germ spots and tips for tidying them up.
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from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/What-are-the-grossest-spots-in-your-house-12391909.php
I-95 lane closures planned in Stamford
For the next six weeks, expect some lane closures on I-95 in Stamford, the state Department of Transportation says. The closures of some northbound and southbound lanes, along with the highway’s shoulders, will be “occasional” between Exits 8 and 9. The closures that began Wednesday, are necessay for ongoing work to rehabilitate a bridge over the Metro-North tracks. Work on the bridge is planned between 7 a.m. and 5 a.m. The project is expected to be completed in early 2018.
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Tidings of Comfort and the Joy of Coloring - Thursday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adults, reduce the stress of the holiday season and exercise your coloring talents in the company of others.
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=233
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=233
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Trumbull’s Tim Herbst thanks supporters, moves on to governor’s race
TRUMBULL — After eight years in the town’s top office, outgoing First Selectman Tim Herbst is turning his attention to his run for governor, fulfilling a promise he made his late grandmother. “Although I am moving on and trying to move up, Trumbull will always be my home,” Herbst said. Friends, family, Town Council members and other officials gathered at Tashua Knolls Golf Course Tuesday to honor Herbst during his last week in office with speeches and a video tribute. Herbst served four terms as first selectman, but did not run for re-election to focus on his campaign to be Connecticut’s next governor. Democrat Vicki Tesoro will be sworn into the first selectman’s office on Monday. Herbst’s tenure has not been without controversy.
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Milford cops: Convicted felon from Bridgeport busted with gun
MILFORD — City cops charged a Bridgeport man — who police say was a convicted felon illegally in possession of a handgun — with several motor vehicle violations. Dupree Smalls, 29, of Capital Avenue in Bridgeport, was charged with illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, violation of a protective order, failure to insure a private motor vehicle, illegally operation of a motor vehicle under suspension, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to display plates. On Nov. 26, Milford police stopped a vehicle on Interstate 95 at the exit 34 entrance ramp. Police said the motor vehicle stop was for an equipment violation.
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CT senate Dems man barricades against tax bill
WASHINGTON — Connecticut’s Democratic senators are helping to man the barricades against the GOP tax bill, which moved to the Senate floor on Tuesday and could get a vote this week depending on whether Republicans can count the 50 votes needed for passage. But neither Sens. Richard Blumenthal nor Chris Murphy are sure their side can block approval, which would move it closer to President Trump’s desk since the House approved its version two weeks ago. “It’s a bait and switch bill,” said Blumenthal. “But I think (Republican Senate leaders) will leave no horse-trading and deal-making undone to achieve this bill because it’s the only accomplishment they will have for the entire year.
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Monroe council sworn in, committees assigned
MONROE — Ken Kellogg’s first meeting as the town’s new first selectman Monday started with a slue of vows. Kellogg, who previously served on Town Council, was formally sworn in just before the meeting along with Town Council members Dennis Condon, Jason Maur and Jennifer Aguilar, who were elected into their positions on Nov. 7. Also being reaffirmed in their slots were returning members Frank Lieto, Terry Rooney, Enid Lipeles, Dee Dee Martin, Kevin Reid and Sean O’Rourke Lieto and Lipeles, who previously served as chairman and vice chairman of Town Council, were unanimously re-elected into their positions.
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Bridgeport Central seniors challenged with new scholarship from Class of 1987
BRIDGEPORT — Central High School’s Class of 1987 grew up before the dawn of social media but still managed to keep in touch, according to Martin Barrett, a member of the class. “Our class theme song, ‘ Never Say Goodbye,’ by Bonjovi truly speaks for our class,” said Barrett. “We never said goodbye.” Three decades later, many individuals from the class are strong leaders, holding to responsibility, accountability, adaptability and so many other internal skill sets outside of their academic achievements, according to Barrett. As a group, they decided to challenge current students to do the same, by starting a scholarship program.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-Central-seniors-challenged-with-new-12389833.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-Central-seniors-challenged-with-new-12389833.php
Sen. Slossberg: Leave Silver Sands the way it is
MILFORD — Visitors to Silver Sands State Park are presented with a rustic beach environment that hasn’t changed a lot since it became a state park in 1960. Those who go there still must suffer the indignities of portable toilets, and food and drink must be brought with you, or you’ll go hungry and thirsty. For years, the state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection has had plans to upgrade the place to make it more like Connecticut’s other shorefront parks, but a fired-up Gayle Slossberg, the state senator from Milford, on Tuesday blasted that idea, one that that would add a concession stand and upgrade visitor amenities.
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Final leaf pick-up of the season in Fairfield planned for Dec. 11
FAIRFIELD — Since there are still a good amount of leaves on the trees this season, the final week of leaf pick-up will be delayed a week. The fourth and final leaf pickup will take place during the week of Dec. 11. This change means there will be no leaf pick-up during the week of Dec. 4. In order for leaves to be picked up during the week of Dec. 11, bags must be curbside by 6 a.m. that day. The town provides a four-week leaf collection for all neighborhoods outside Greenfield Hill. There is no pick-up scheduled during the week of Thanksgiving to let residents have extra time to rake up their leaves. The fourth week of pick-up is always determined based on weather conditions and leaf fall.
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Recall watch: Protein bars, decking products pulled
Leclerc Foods has recalled a single lot of Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars because they might contain pieces of plastic. The affected lot consists of packages with UPC Code 41498-18695 and a “best by” date of May 24, 2018. The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure after a small piece of yellow plastic was discovered by a consumer. No illness or injury has been reported. The product is available in 9.5 oz. boxes containing six bars per box. The date code can be found printed in white on the top of the box. This product was distributed in Aldi stores in 21 states, including Connecticut.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Recall-watch-Protein-bars-decking-products-12389740.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Recall-watch-Protein-bars-decking-products-12389740.php
Ganim fights for public financing in gov’s bid
HARTFORD — Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim claims that a 2013 law barring felons from the state’s public-financing program violates his constitutional rights and creates a competitive disadvantage in his nascent gubernatorial campaign. If Ganim, 58, fails in his request Wednesday before United States District Court Judge Michael P. Shea, he could possibly blame Ernest E. Newton II, the former state lawmaker - a fellow Bridgeporter - whose pending 2012 campaign-corruption case was cited by state lawmakers in prohibiting corrupt public officials from accessing the voluntary Citizens’ Election Program (CEP).
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from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Ganim-fights-for-public-financing-in-gov-s-bid-12389741.php
Construction scheduled on Bridgeport’s Route 130
BRIDGEPORT — Residents should be weary of construction on Route 130 next week that will run for six hours each day. The City of Bridgeport warns that Route 130 at Stratford Avenue will be closed from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8. Each day, the construction will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The city said there will be a detour set up for traffic. “Statewide CTDOT will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience this will cause,” the city said. This road closure comes shortly after the city closed East Washington Avenue Bridge for repairs. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the bridge was temporarily closed for about nine hours beginning at 7 a.m. The city said the repairs would help fix electrical issues due to storm and salt water damage.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Construction-scheduled-on-Bridgeport-s-Route-130-12389719.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Construction-scheduled-on-Bridgeport-s-Route-130-12389719.php
Bridgeport law enforcement to participate in “Shop with a Cop”
BRIDGEPORT — Local cops will partner up with children from at-risk neighborhoods for an evening of shopping next week. In partnership with the REACH Foundation, Bridgeport police officers will give underprivileged children the opportunity to shop for the holiday with law enforcement officials with a “Shop with a Cop” evening. The purpose of the event on Dec. 5 is to strength the relationship between children in the at-risk neighborhoods and the officers that patrol those communities, according to Chief Armando Perez. The REACH Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 to help children in need — physically, financially and socially.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-law-enforcement-to-participate-in-12389635.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-law-enforcement-to-participate-in-12389635.php
Bridgeport business puts emphasis on client connection
BRIDGEPORT — After more than 10 years working as a certified nursing assistant, Valerie Jeannot came to realize that nothing was more important than how she treated patients. While some might see the work as just another job, the Bridgeport resident said she saw the value in building a connection with the families and clients she worked with on a foundation of respect and compassion. Those are just a few of the values Jeannot incorporated in her business model when she and her husband, Luders, started Va.Lu.Able Home Care. “We wanted to make a difference in the industry,” Jeannot said. “Not working (just) for the salary is important. We need the salary, but we will change the game with love.
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Bridgeport-business-puts-emphasis-on-client-12389601.php
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Bridgeport-business-puts-emphasis-on-client-12389601.php
Kids Holiday Ornament Art - Tuesday, December 12, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
For kids in grades K - 5, stop by and make some beautiful holiday ornaments.
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=232
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=232
Flu cases rising in state, but not widespread yet
The number of flu cases in Connecticut is climbing, though it hasn’t yet been declared widespread in the state. According to statistics released by the state Department of Public Health on Tuesday, 96 people had tested positive for the flu, as of Nov. 18, up from 85 the week before. The flu is still classified as “local” in the state, meaning outbreaks of influenza or increases in influenza-like illness and recent laboratory-confirmed influenza are concentrated in a single region of the state. So far, the bulk of confirmed flu cases, 44, have been in Fairfield County. Hartford County is a distant second, with 24.
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Reports: Bridgeport police recover shell casings after shots fired
BRIDGEPORT — City cops are investigating a report of shots fired Tuesday afternoon. The first calls came into dispatch around 2:50 p.m. when someone on Fremont Street called 911 after hearing what they said was six or seven shots being fired out on the street. Initially there did not appear to be any further information, but moments later an additional call came in from the 957 State St. — the Red Apple restaurant — that a bullet had gone through their window. Witnesses told police, according to dispatch reports, that a male that was said to look to be around 16-years-old and 6-feet tall. Witnesses said the suspect was wearing a black hoodie.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Reports-Bridgeport-police-recover-shell-casings-12389556.php
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Meditation for Peace - Wednesday, December 6, 6:30 p.m.
Learn a natural and effective technique for meditation with long-time meditator Clare Vidich.
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=231
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=231
Lamont testing the waters for governor
Don’t call him a Dan Malloy enabler. Had Democrats chosen differently at the start of the decade, he would have been the party’s nominee for governor — and the rest, they say, would have been history. Now after seven years of biding his time as a pundit and professor, Democrat Ned Lamont is gauging interest in a comeback bid for the state’s top office. The wealthy Greenwich cable entrepreneur, who was upset by Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial primary despite receiving the Democratic endorsement, confirmed his interest in the race in an interview Tuesday with Hearst Connecticut Media. “I’m thinking about it,” Lamont said. “I’ve got a lot vested in this state for a long time.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lamont-testing-the-waters-for-governor-12389525.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lamont-testing-the-waters-for-governor-12389525.php
Milford cops looking for man responsible for theft on Thanksgiving
MILFORD — City cops are looking a man they say broke into a local laundromat and stole some items on Thanksgiving. Police said a man broke into the office of the Sock Hop Laundromat at 584 Naugatuck Ave. on Nov. 23 around 5 p.m. They said the suspect forced open the door and stole a computer monitor and a tool box with tools inside. Anyone with information about the incident or who thinks they can identify the suspect is asked to call Milford Police Detective Tyronne Dancy at 203-783-4798 or at tdancy@ci.milford.ct.us. When someone calls, they’re asked to reference case number 5945-17.
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Testa’s alleged absentee ballot meddling questioned
BRIDGEPORT — Democratic Chairman Mario Testa’s alleged personal use of the police force to collect absentee ballots during a recent City Council primary has raised eyebrows among political officials in town and at the State Capitol in Hartford. “This is not the usual way this process works,” said Gabe Rosenberg, head of communications for Secretary of the State Denise Merrill. Rosenberg on Tuesday said he spoke with several experienced staff members and “no one had really ever heard of it happening this way before.” “It doesn’t seem like the right procedure at all,” agreed Linda Grace, Bridgeport’s Republican Registrar of Voters. Michael Garrett, who runs Bridgeport’s GOP, went a step farther: “I don’t think it’s legal to do that.
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Bridgeport’s educational warrior honored
One speaker called her an educational warrior. Another said Sauda Baraka was a calming spirit on an often volatile school board. For nearly an hour during the public speaking portion of Monday’s school board meeting, Baraka was showered with tributes and bouquets on what would be her last as a city school board member. She did not run for re-election. Fittingly, the meeting took place at the Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, a school Baraka helped shape into being. “She kept the wheels on the bus when it got down to the nitty-gritty,” said Ron Rapice, a teacher and member of the school building committee. The school that opened less than a year ago on the footprint of the former Longfellow School.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-s-educational-warrior-honored-12389195.php
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Milford man accused of itching for a fight
MILFORD — A city man was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to engage random bystanders in a fist fight. According to the Milford Police Department, officers were called to the area of Seven Seas Restaurant, 16 New Haven Ave., on a report of a fight. An investigation lead them to arrest Anthony Parrella, 25, of Milford, who is accused of attempting to engage bystanders in a fist fight and shouting profanity in the area. He was charged with second degree breach of peace and scheduled to appear in court Dec. 19.
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Two arrested in donut dispute
MILFORD — A donut reportedly spark a fight between 72-year-old woman and a male juvenile last week. According to the Milford Police Department, on Nov. 22, officers responded to an Oronoque Road residence on a report of a possible domestic violence incident. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Sarah Golden, 72, of Milford and the minor, who are accused of engaging in a physical altercation which began with a verbal argument over who ate the last donut. Golden was charged with disorderly conduct and appeared in court Saturday. The case was referred to a family relations officer and is awaiting disposition. She’s next scheduled to appear on Dec. 20. No arrest details were available for the juvenile.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Two-arrested-in-donut-dispute-12388793.php
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FDA: Don’t eat raw cookie dough
The holiday season has fully launched and, for many families, that doesn’t just mean the start of holiday shopping or holiday decorating — it also means the start of holiday baking. Cakes, pies and, of course, festive cookies are likely all getting baked at homes throughout the state. And when prepping those chocolate chip masterpieces or decorated sugar cookies, bakers big and small might be tempted to gobble up some raw dough. Well, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration strongly cautions again that. According to the FDA, eating raw dough or batter — whether it’s for bread, cookies, pizza or tortillas — could cause serious foodborne illnesses. In a news release, the FDA states that, in 2016, the U.S.
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Man arrested in connection with Stratford bar robbery
STRATFORD - Police have arrested a 33-year-old Bridgeport man for his alleged involvement in a robbery at a Stratford bar in which a bartender was shot. On Monday, Eric Chambers was apprehended by members of the Fugitive Task Force as the result of a warrant for his arrest. The arrest is in connection with a robbery that took place at BAR at 2399 Main St. At around 7 p.m. on Nov. 14, a man entered the bar, approached bartender Regi Woodard and demanded money. Woodward complied and was then shot once in the abdomen. Sergeant Jamie Rivera said Tuesday that Chambers was the driver of vehicle used in the robbery. Chambers was charged with first-degree robbery and is being held on a $25,000 bond.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Man-arrested-in-connection-with-Stratford-bar-12388722.php
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3 arrested after wrong-way pursuit on I-95
WESTPORT - Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing items from a Westport pharmacy and leading police on a wrong-way chase on I-95. Westport police say the incident began around 2 a.m. Saturday when officers were dispatched to a report of a larceny from a local pharmacy. A description of the two male and one female suspects and their vehicle were provided to officers on patrol. “Minutes earlier, an officer had observed a van matching that description exit the pharmacy parking lot. Another officer spotted the vehicle on Riverside Avenue in the area of Lincoln Street and attempted to stop the vehicle,” Westport police said in a release late Monday.
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Protesters demand evidence, charges in Negron case
HARTFORD — Protesters on Monday called for criminal charges against a police officer who killed an unarmed 15-year-old boy and for the release of surveillance and other video that shows the May shooting. Demonstrators sought to bring attention to the fatal shooting of Jayson Negron by Bridgeport rookie officer James Boulay after a traffic stop. A 21-year-old passenger, Julian Fyffe, also was wounded. Activists chanted “no justice, no peace” and other slogans outside the state Supreme Court in Hartford before blocking a street between the court and the state Capitol. Seven people were arrested.
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Dan Haar: GE’s digital retreat means it might have stayed in Fairfield
Listening to General Electric CEO John Flannery talk about paring back the company’s ambitions, it’s hard not to think he would have kept the headquarters in Connecticut, the state where he grew up. Does that matter now that GE flies its flag in Boston? Probably not, but it’s one way to think about how deeply Flannery — raised in West Hartford — deplores the pretension and overreach that Jeff Immelt showed as CEO for 16 years. Look past Flannery’s halving of the dividend, grounding of the corporate jet fleet and plan to shed $20 billion in assets as he focuses the industrial businesses on three main areas — health care, aviation and power generation.
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Dan-Haar-GE-s-digital-retreat-means-it-might-12387240.php
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Dan-Haar-GE-s-digital-retreat-means-it-might-12387240.php
Bridgeport’s Testa a no-show in alleged ballot irregularities case
BRIDGEPORT - City Democratic Chairman Mario Testa was a no-show in court Monday as a police officer testified he was ordered to assist Testa and his hand-picked candidate for city council to collect absentee ballots for the special primary. Testa’s named echoed through the Main Street courtroom but there was no response as he was called to the witness stand before Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis. The judge appeared perplexed as the hearing’s second scheduled witness, council candidate Michael DeFilippo, also failed to respond to his call to the stand.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-s-Testa-a-no-show-in-alleged-ballot-12387214.php
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An Inside Tour of Meghan Markle's Pre-Prince Harry Home
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are engaged, but before they move to their new royal digs, we took a peek inside the actress's Toronto home.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/An-Inside-Tour-of-Meghan-Markle-s-Pre-Prince-12387156.php
Hoydick raised $18k more than Philips
STRATFORD — Laura Hoydick, who defeated Stephanie Philips and Sandra Zalik to become Stratford’s third mayor, raised the most and spent the most according to the campaign finance statements filed by the three women who ran for mayor. Hoydick, the Republican candidate, defeated Democrat Philips and petitioning candidate Zalik in the Nov. 7 contest. Hoydick won comfortably, getting 5,738 votes, 612 votes more than Philips, who collected took 5,126 votes. Zalik finished a distant third with 688 votes. All three candidates still have to file their final campaign statements, which aren’t due until early next year. But the statements on file, which reflect their campaign financial situations a week prior to the Nov.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hoydick-raised-18k-more-than-Philips-12387139.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hoydick-raised-18k-more-than-Philips-12387139.php
East Washington Bridge closed Tuesday
BRIDGEPORT — The East Washington Bridge will be closed Tuesday for about 9 hours starting at 7 a.m. “The purpose of this project is to help accomplish electrical repairs due to storm and salt water damage,” said a press release from City Hall. “A detour route has been made available to offset the closure. The traffic will be routed to River Street from Knowlton Street heading west and North Washington Avenue to River Street from Housatonic Avenue heading east.” For further information, please contact Bridgeport Public Facilities at 203-576-7130.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/East-Washington-Bridge-closed-Tuesday-12387075.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/East-Washington-Bridge-closed-Tuesday-12387075.php
Trumbull’s Pequonnock River Trail to get a makeover
TRUMBULL — Leaves are strewn down the quiet Pequonnock River Trail, not far from Trumbull’s busy Church Hill Road. People park their cars in the 30-some spots on Tait Road and jog or stroll up the tree-lined trail, which stretches north through the town. Earlier this month, Trumbull received a $2.05 million grant from the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program to build a trailhead and connector from Church Hill Road to the Pequonnock River Trail. “Originally when I started coming here about 10 years ago, it was Trumbull’s best-kept secret,” said town resident Lisa Marino. “But as time goes on and people become more aware of it, that is why it has become a lot more populated.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Trumbull-s-Pequonnock-River-Trail-to-get-a-12387023.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Trumbull-s-Pequonnock-River-Trail-to-get-a-12387023.php
Developer promises 2018 groundbreaking for Bridgeport theaters
BRIDGEPORT — Max Perez stood in the alleyway Monday off Main Street separating the historic and long closed Majestic and Poli Palace theaters. “I’ve been taking care of these theaters since 1997,” said Perez, a veteran city staffer with the economic development department. “I’m the happy guy here.” Happy because the shuttered and decaying buildings may, finally, be restored and re-opened. Perez was part of the City Hall contingent present Monday for the ceremonial signing of a deal between the city — represented by Mayor Joe Ganim — and New York City-based Exact Capital — represented by managing partner Craig Livingston.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Developer-promises-2018-groundbreaking-for-12387019.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Developer-promises-2018-groundbreaking-for-12387019.php
Congress considers DACA, CHIP and taxes before break
WASHINGTON — Congress faces a jam-packed sprint to Christmas break, including Senate consideration of GOP tax legislation, a fix to keep DACA “Dreamers” out of deportation dragnets, and reauthorizing CHIP health insurance program for low-income children. And as if that’s not enough, lawmakers and President Donald Trump also must agree on a spending package to keep the government up and running. Absent action by Congress, the government is due to shut down on Dec. 8. “I’m worried December is going to end up costing my constituents a lot of money,” said Sen. Chris Murphy. “This could be a pretty apocalyptic December in Connecticut if this goes wrong.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Congress-considers-DACA-CHIP-and-taxes-before-12387001.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Congress-considers-DACA-CHIP-and-taxes-before-12387001.php
Bridgeport’s La Signature Cheesecake to move to larger space
BRIDGEPORT — When Sandra Williams opened her eatery less than a year ago, she was confident customers would take a liking to her unique cheesecake recipes. Williams opened La Signature Cheesecake in February, bringing her love for authentic Jamaican cuisine to a small corner storefront within the Arcade Mall. After nine months running the shop with her daughter, Kaydene, the Bronx, N.Y., resident is preparing to take her operation to the next level by moving to a larger brick-and-mortar location at 961 Main St., in the City Trust building. “We are so blessed,” Williams said. “From the moment we moved in, it just kicked off, so it’s a good thing.
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Bridgeport-s-La-Signature-Cheesecake-to-move-to-12386992.php
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Bridgeport-s-La-Signature-Cheesecake-to-move-to-12386992.php
‘Gray market’ should raise red flags
When someone talks about a “gray area,” they’re usually talking about something that’s a little nebulous, and not clearly good or bad. But the Connecticut Better Business Bureau says the risks of buying so-called “gray market” products online are pretty clear. According to a release from the BBB, gray market goods are defined as products manufactured for export to other countries, where they are sold for lower prices than in the U.S., and imported back to this country, where they are sold for less money than the same merchandise produced for the domestic market.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gray-market-should-raise-red-flags-12386759.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gray-market-should-raise-red-flags-12386759.php
Reminder to Display Building Number
As a public and personal safety measure, The Town of Newington wishes to remind residents and business owners that building numbers must be prominently displayed.
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=229
from Newington, CT - News Flash http://www.newingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=229
Protein bars sold in Connecticut pulled for plastic pieces
Leclerc Foods has initiated a limited voluntary recall of a single lot of Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars packages with UPC Code 41498-18695 and only affected products with a “best by” date of May 24, 2018. The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure after a small piece of yellow plastic was discovered by a consumer. No illness or injury has been reported. The product is available in 9.5 oz. boxes containing 6 bars per box. The date code can be found printed in white on the top of the box. The “best by” date of May 24, 2018 is the only date code affected by the recall. This product was distributed in ALDI stores in 21 states, including Connecticut. No other ALDI product is involved in this recall.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Protein-bars-sold-in-Connecticut-pulled-for-12386644.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Protein-bars-sold-in-Connecticut-pulled-for-12386644.php
Cops: Woman left 2 kids alone while she shopped on Black Friday
MILFORD - A Bridgeport woman was arrested on Black Friday for allegedly leaving two kids alone at the Connecticut Post mall food court. Police received a call around 5 p.m. Friday about an unattended juvenile. An investigation determined that Hasenah Alessi, of Golden Hill Street, left two children, ages 2 and 8, alone in the food court. Police said she was shopping in Macy’s. She was charged with leaving a child unattended and risk of injury to a minor.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Cops-Woman-left-2-kids-alone-while-she-shopped-12386255.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Cops-Woman-left-2-kids-alone-while-she-shopped-12386255.php
Troopers: Man drove 90 mph on I-95, had 9 pounds of pot
A Rhode Island man caught a state trooper’s attention early Sunday morning when his vehicle was clocked going 90 mph. When a trooper stopped Mohamed Jones, 21, of Providence, he detected “an odor consistent with fresh marijuana to be coming from the interior of the vehicle.” A search of the vehicle found more than nine and a half-pounds of weed, state police said. The incident began at 12:48 a.m. Sunday when a state trooper saw Jones’ car driving more than 90 mph on northbound I-95 in Clinton. In a report by Trooper Matthew Ewing, “two small baggies, and a loose quanity inside the ash tray were located in the cabin of the vehicle.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Troopers-Man-drove-90-mph-on-I-95-had-9-pounds-12386206.php
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Bridgeport woman accused of leaving kids in mall food court
MILFORD — A Bridgeport woman is accused of leaving two children alone in the food court of the Connecticut Post shopping mall on Friday afternoon. According to the Milford Police Department, officers responded to the mall shortly after 4:15 p.m. Friday on a report of an unattended juvenile. An investigation let to the discovery of Hasenah Alessi, 30, of Golden Hill Street, who allegedly left a 2-year-old and an 8-year-old unattended in the food court while Alessi shopped at Macy’s. Alessi was charged with risk of injury to a minor and leaving child unattended. She is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 19.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-woman-accused-of-leaving-kids-in-mall-12386213.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-woman-accused-of-leaving-kids-in-mall-12386213.php
Jepsen won’t run for re-election as AG, focus turns to Tong
Part of the Trump resistance among Democratic state attorneys general, Connecticut’s George Jepsen shocked both political allies and foes Monday by announcing that he will not seek a third term in 2018. The former state Senate majority leader and former chairman of the Connecticut Democrats had not given any signals that he planned to move on from his office. Jepsen, 63, a former Stamford resident, is scheduled to hold a 2 p.m. news conference to discuss his political future. He was not prepared to comment when reached by Hearst Connecticut Media. His longtime adviser and campaign chairman, Stephen Jewett, issued a statement on Jepsen.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Jepsen-won-t-run-for-re-election-as-AG-focus-12386100.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Jepsen-won-t-run-for-re-election-as-AG-focus-12386100.php
Griffin gets $1,000 for breast care services
DERBY — Mutual Security Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to Griffin Hospital’s Valley Goes Pink campaign to help improve breast cancer services in the Lower Naugatuck Valley area. The donation was collected through the sale of pink bracelets at Mutual Security’s branches. Originally founded in 1954, Mutual Security is now one of the largest state-charted, community-based credit unions in Connecticut. The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Griffin-gets-1-000-for-breast-care-services-12386077.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Griffin-gets-1-000-for-breast-care-services-12386077.php
Thanksgiving weekend had more accidents, tickets issued
State Police handed out more tickets and investigated more accidents this Thanksgiving weekend than last year. The final stats from the long weekend enforcement included 1,010 speeding tickets - 114 than last year. Another 2,599 tickets were given for other hazardous violations including unsafe lane changes, following too closely, using a cell phone and failing to signal. The weekend also saw an increase in the number of accidents and one more fatality than during the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. In all 524 accidents were investigated, 70 with injuries. That’s 132 more accidents that the previous holiday weekend.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Thanksgiving-weekend-had-more-accidents-ticket-12385902.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Thanksgiving-weekend-had-more-accidents-ticket-12385902.php
Police: Merritt crash involved stolen vehicle
A crash on the Merritt Parkway on Saturday was related to a stolen vehicle theft investigation, according to Stratford police. The crash closed the northbound lanes of the Merritt between Exits 46 and 47 in Fairfield. On Monday morning, Sgt. Jamie J. Rivera released more details of the incident. In a statement, Rivera said, “On Saturday 11/25/2017 at around 3:48 p.m., Stratford police and K-9 units along with other agencies' assisted State Troopers in trying to apprehend suspects, who were operating a stolen vehicle and fled the scene of a crash that took place on the Merritt Parkway. “The suspects then stole another vehicle in Stratford, subsequently crashed and fled again on foot.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Merritt-crash-involved-stolen-vehicle-12385712.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Merritt-crash-involved-stolen-vehicle-12385712.php
Patriots Continue to Bend But Not Break Against Dolphins
Implosions in Foxboro come in all shapes and sizes and despite a lackluster effort in many aspects by the Patriots, the Miami Dolphins were more than happy to oblige in a 35-17 New England victory on Sunday...
Photo Credit: Getty Images
from NBC Connecticut - Sports http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Patriots-Continue-to-Bend-But-Not-Break-Against-Dolphins-460128743.html
Mechanical problems delays Shore Line East train
Mechanical problems has delayed a Shore Line East train indefinitely on Monday morning. The westbound train is Number 1633 a through express train that makes all Shoreline East stops. It also continues on to West Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford Metro-North stations. The railroad made the announcement that shortly before 7 a.m. The train was scheduled to leave Old Saybrook at 6:15 a.m. and arrive in Stamford at 8:03 a.m.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Mechanical-problems-delays-Shore-Line-East-train-12385581.php
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Sunday, November 26, 2017
Police activity causes train delays
from News http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-activity-causes-train-delays-12385008.php
46th Annual Seymour Christmas Parade Kicks Off the Holiday Season
Sunny skies brought out a large crowd of spectators for the 46th Annual Seymour Christmas Parade on Main Street in Seymour, Conn. on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Children scrambled for candy tossed from antique fire trucks while marching bands entertained spectators dressed in holiday garb.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/46th-Annual-Seymour-Christmas-Parade-Kicks-Off-12384907.php
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Emergency landing at Oxford airport
OXFORD — A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Waterbury-Oxford Airport Sunday afternoon. According to a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration, a Cirrus SR22 aircraft landed safely at the Oxford airport at 4 p.m. Sunday after the pilot declared an emergency and reported a possible engine problem when the aircraft was two miles west of the airport. The pilot had been practicing takeoffs and landings before the emergency. A Cirrus SR22 is a fixed wing single engine plane. According to FAA records, the plane is owned by the Cirrus Design Corp. of Duluth, Minn. No other owner is listed. The Waterbury-Oxford Airport is a is a public use, publicly owned GA airport on 424 acres of land.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Emergency-landing-at-Oxford-airport-12384814.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Emergency-landing-at-Oxford-airport-12384814.php
Milford Hospital hosts program on should health
MILFORD — At 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, at Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Ave., orthopaedic specialist Dr. Michael Lim will present “Shoulder Health for All Ages.” During this program, Lim will provide information and education regarding shoulder pain including, causes, diagnosis and available treatment options. A light, healthy supper will be served. The event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited and expected to fill rapidly. Call the Milford Hospital Community Education Department 203-876-4004 to reserve a spot.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-Hospital-hosts-program-on-should-health-12384766.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-Hospital-hosts-program-on-should-health-12384766.php
Gunshot wound sends man to hospital in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT — A gunshot wound to the shin sent a man to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Sunday morning . Police spokesman Av Harris said the shooting took place around 11:30 a.m. at Spring and East Main Streets. An adult male victim was reportedly standing by the front driver’s side of a car that was parked facing west on Spring Street. Harris said an unknown person walking westbound on Spring Street fired three shots at the victim, who was struck in the right shin. There were no shell casings left at the scene. A cell phone and blood spots were located at the scene and was photographed. The victim was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gunshot-wound-sends-man-to-hospital-in-Bridgeport-12384709.php
Milford police warn of car break-ins
MILFORD — Police are warning the public of a series of break-ins and thefts involving automobiles that took place Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday afternoon, the Milford Police tweeted that there were “numerous vehicles entered overnight and three of them stolen.” The police cautioned that most of the incidents took place in the Gulf Street and Meadowside Road areas. Police are cautioning town residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables and keys and/or fobs from their cars.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-police-warn-of-car-break-ins-12384618.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-police-warn-of-car-break-ins-12384618.php
FDA urges caution when buying laser toys for kids
The holiday season has kicked off in earnest, and with a new “Star Wars” movie on the horizon, some parents might be considering getting kids infatuated with light sabers a laser as a gift. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration strongly urges anyone thinking about buying laser toys to consider the possible safety risks. According to the FDA, when operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from lasers — even those in toy — can cause serious eye injuries, or even blindness. The danger exists not just to those using the laser, but to those nearby. The FDA’s concerns were such that, in 2014, the agency issued a guidance document (PDF 60K) on the safety of children’s toy laser products.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/FDA-urges-caution-when-buying-laser-toys-for-kids-12384603.php
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Beardsley Zoo to host teen open house
BRIDGEPORT — Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, will host a teen volunteering open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Visit the zoo to learn about seasonal as well as year-long programs that will inspire and motivate teens looking for hands-on zoo experience. Programs include the zoo’s Explorers Post, Conservation Discovery Corps, and 4-H Club. Hear from program leaders and participants. The open house will be held in the Hanson Building, just outside the zoo entrance gates. For details, call the zoo at 203-394-6565.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Beardsley-Zoo-to-host-teen-open-house-12384574.php
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Easton fire department hosts visits with Santa
EASTON — The Easton Volunteer Fire Department, 1 Center Road, will host visits with Santa from 10 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Stop by, take a picture, learn more about volunteer firefighter and have a light snack. Donations of unwrapped toys also will be accepted. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1962004047407311/.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Easton-fire-department-hosts-visits-with-Santa-12384513.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Easton-fire-department-hosts-visits-with-Santa-12384513.php
Griffin running ‘Show your MO’ contest for men’s health
DERBY — Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men is hosting its annual Show Your “MO!” Contest this November to support men’s health awareness. Everyone is invited to submit a picture of their “MO” (aka mustache or facial hair) for a chance to win great prizes. Real or fake, all “MOs” are welcome! Simply email a photo to him@griffinhealth.org by Nov. 30 to be entered into a contest for three prize baskets that include tickets for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, BIC shaving products, and gift certificates to The Connecticut Sports Center in Shelton and The Dew Drop Inn in Derby. HiM hosts this fun contest to raise awareness about men’s health and funds for free men’s health screening and education.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Griffin-running-Show-your-MO-contest-for-12384420.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Griffin-running-Show-your-MO-contest-for-12384420.php
Snowy Day Two of World Cup Ski Racing in Vermont
The Audi FIS Women's Ski World Cup is at at Vermont's Killington Resort this weekend.
from NBC Connecticut - Sports http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Snowy-Day-Two-of-World-Cup-Ski-Racing-in-Vermont-460083053.html
Setting the Table in Historic Style: Connecticut Views on Staffordshire China
By Nancy Finlay for Your Pubic Media
When setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner, you probably bring out your best china and glassware, perhaps including some pieces that have been passed down for generations.
Plate with View of Montevideo, the estate of Daniel Wadsworth. Made by William Adams & Sons, Staffordshire, ca. 1835. Based on a composition by Thomas Cole – Connecticut Historical Society, 1954.28.0
Plate with View of the Samuel Russell House, Middletown. Made by Enoch Wood & Sons, Staffordshire, 1835-1840. Based on a composition by Alexander Jackson Davis – Connecticut Historical Society, 1953.25.2
Plate with Soldiers Memorial Arch. Made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Staffordshire, 1896 – Connecticut Historical Society, 1957.9.0
The Connecticut views that appear on some old pieces of the Staffordshire china in the collections of the Connecticut Historical Society now provide quaint glimpses of bygone times. This was not the case when the china was new. They were contemporary views, showing Connecticut as it appeared at the time when they were first issued. The English potters produced sets of this china for the American market, targeting a very specific local audience, who would readily have recognized the scenes, either because they knew the sites themselves or because they were familiar with them from contemporary engravings.
Most of these early views were based on engravings published in London in 1831. They include two works by Thomas Cole (1801-1848), the well-known Hudson River School painter: a panorama of Hartford from the far side of the Connecticut River, and a view of Daniel Wadsworth’s estate, Montevideo, on Talcott Mountain. Wadsworth, the founder of the Wadsworth Atheneum, was among Cole’s earliest patrons. Views of the Samuel Russell House in Middletown and the New Haven Green are by Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892), then a young architect at the beginning of his career. The engravings were directly transferred to the china and applied to a variety of different forms—cups, saucers, plates, bowls, platters, pitchers, etc.—in a variety of different colors. They appear on china made by some of the best known English potters, including William Adams & Son, Job & John Jackson, and Enoch Wood & Sons.
Later views on Staffordshire china continued this tradition. Late 19th-century china produced by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons depicts the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Hartford less than 10 years after it was completed.
So, when setting your table for the holidays this year, think about the history contained in these old dishes.
Nancy Finlay, formerly Curator of Graphics at the Connecticut Historical Society, is the editor of Picturing Victorian America: Prints by the Kellogg Brothers of Hartford, Connecticut, 1830-1880.
© Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network and Connecticut Historical Society. All rights reserved. This article originally appeared on Your Public Media
from ConnecticutHistory.org https://connecticuthistory.org/setting-the-table-in-historic-style-connecticut-views-on-staffordshire-china/
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Newington youth football team returns as defending champs
NEWINGTON -- Back from yet another victorious season, the Newington Knights 8U football team was welcomed home Saturday to a crowd of parents and fans.
“It was surprising and exciting,” said quarterback Dominic Creaco. The 27 player team made up of 7 to 9-year-old kids made the playoffs to take on teams from across the country in Massachusetts, going 13 and 0.
“They played with be best teams out there, and ours are one of them,” said Newington Knights VP of football Eileen Colonese.
The group was led by first year head coach Matt Gardiner, assistant coach to last years national championship team, who took the title in Indiana.
“It feels awesome, there was a lot of things I wanted to do last year and implement and the boys just accepted and excelled and excelled, I couldn’t keep up with how fast they were growing as football players," said Gardiner.
Head Coach Gardiner expressed his hope to continue the success of the team. “Hope to keep this thing going, that would be great," said Coach Gardiner.
from Newington – FOX 61 http://fox61.com/2017/11/25/newington-youth-football-team-returns-as-defending-champs/
Donations being accepted for holiday toy drives
Spending just a bit more this holiday season might put a smile on a child’s face. Police and fire departments in the towns of Easton, Stratford, Fairfield and Monroe and the city of Milford are hosting holiday toy drives and asking residents to donate new, unwrapped toys to be given to children in need this holiday season. Some departments are holding their own drives and others will host official Toys for Tots events. Toys for Tots is the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program that collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December every year. The Easton Police Department is asking for donations of toys, book and other gifts until Dec. 10.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Donations-being-accepted-for-holiday-toy-drives-12383313.php
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Rise of rich candidates for governor rankles some in GOP
Never held elected office? No problem. Grassroots support? Overrated. But if you can scrounge up $75,000 — tip money for a hedge fund manager — you too can be on the debate stage when Connecticut Republicans hold their first gubernatorial debate on Dec. 6. at Windsor High School. The inclusion of self-funders at the debate, as well as a private forum in Greenwich two days before for gubernatorial hopefuls, has led to criticism that some political neophytes are being allowed to buy their way into the race. Several of the GOP contenders who have spent almost a year raising small-dollar contributions to qualify for public campaign financing under Connecticut’s clean-elections program have voiced reservations about the process.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rise-of-rich-candidates-for-governor-rankles-some-12383263.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rise-of-rich-candidates-for-governor-rankles-some-12383263.php
Dan Haar: Getting a bead on one successful retailer’s challenges
It’s hard to predict the flow of customers at Beadworks, a make-your-own jewelry retailer in South Norwalk, Fairfield and Philadelphia. The stores can be dead and then, as one employee put it, the (mythical) Beadworks Bus pulls up to the door — with little reason for the timing. That’s true for most of in-the-flesh retail, of course, and many other types of businesses in the Amazon-Uber age. Abigail Wall knows that well, as the Beadworks owner and as a former business consultant with Boston Consulting Group. But it’s espcially true at Beadworks, nowhere more than at the original store location on South Norwalk’s Washington Street.
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Dan-Haar-Getting-a-bead-on-one-successful-12382016.php
from Business http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Dan-Haar-Getting-a-bead-on-one-successful-12382016.php
DOT: Section of Route 15 closed after crash
FAIRFIELD — State Police have closed a section of Route 15 in Fairfield because of a crash. The stretch of the roadway between exits 46 and 47 of Route 15 northbound is closed as of 6:25 p.m. because of a three-car motor vehicle accident, the Department of Transportation said. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/DOT-Section-of-Route-15-closed-after-crash-12383412.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/DOT-Section-of-Route-15-closed-after-crash-12383412.php
Connecticut State Police remember agency’s first trooper killed on duty
Saturday marks 95 years since Connecticut State Police lost their first trooper in the line of duty. Trooper Pearle Roberts died on Nov. 25, 1922. State Police said he was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident while on duty in New Haven. The agency was founded in 1903. Roberts’ death came nearly 20 years later.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Connecticut-State-Police-remember-agency-s-12383218.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Connecticut-State-Police-remember-agency-s-12383218.php
Rally to be held in Hartford for Jayson Negron
HARTFORD — Family and friends of Jayson Negron will gather near the state capitol Monday with demands for the state in regards to his death and the events that led up to it. “Community members and advocates for racial justice and police accountability from across the state will be gathering near the state capitol,” a news release said. Participants are asking for “#JusticeforJayson.” Negron was fatally shot by Bridgeport Police Officer James Boulay on May 9 around 5 p.m. Boulay also shot and injured Julian Fyffe, 21 at the time, who was a passenger in the car. Police said Negron drove the wrong way down a one-way street — Fairfield Avenue — outside the Walgreens at 1000 Park Ave.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rally-to-be-held-in-Hartford-for-Jayson-Negron-12383158.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rally-to-be-held-in-Hartford-for-Jayson-Negron-12383158.php
Thousands Attending World Cup Ski Racing in Vermont
The Audi FIS Women's Ski World Cup is at at Vermont's Killington Resort this weekend.
from NBC Connecticut - Sports http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/World-Cup-Ski-Racing-in-Vermont-This-Weekend-459931043.html
State police issue nearly 2,000 tickets over three days
Since the start of the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, Connecticut State Police handed out nearly 2,000 tickets. More than half of the infractions (1,298 tickets) relate to hazardous driving like unsafe lane changes, following too closely, use of cell phones, texting and failing to signal. The second most tickets were handed out for speeding violations (580), followed by seatbelt violations (49). The infractions are the result of the State polices extra enforcement for the Thanksgiving weekend, which ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Troopers are particularly targeting aggressive and drunken drivers during the campaign. As of 8 a.m.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-police-issue-nearly-2-000-tickets-over-12383007.php
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Friday, November 24, 2017
Westport doc uses ‘O-Shot’ to restore sexual satisfaction for women
WESTPORT — What does an orgasm have in common with smooth skin? Both can now be achieved with the help of medical science. Westport plastic surgeon Ellen Mahony is one of growing group of physicians who offer the provocatively named O-Shot — and yes, the “O” does stand for orgasm. “(Loss of sexual satisfaction) is a complaint a lot of people have,” said Mahony, who has 30 years experience in her field. In the procedure, a concentrated version of the patient’s own blood is injected into the clitoris and inside the vagina, with the aim of restoring blood flow, reversing tissue atrophy and improving nerve response. The end result, Mahony said, is improved sexual function and urinary continence.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Westport-doc-uses-O-Shot-to-restore-sexual-12381813.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Westport-doc-uses-O-Shot-to-restore-sexual-12381813.php
Fairfield U pilots program for grad students, autism spectrum college-aged adults
FAIRFIELD — It’s just another early evening rush at the Stag, Fairfield University’s on-campus eatery as student pile in to see what looks good. “Just a snack,” CJ Enwright tells himself out loud, looking up at the menu. Ana Hall goes for the sushi. For Caroline Maffei, it’s chips and a soda. Others line up at the register wallets in hand, or scout out a booth. For these dozen students who are all on the autism spectrum, this isn’t a break from class, this is part of class. “This is two-fold for us,” Alyson Martin, an assistant professor and co-director of special education at Fairfield U.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fairfield-U-pilots-program-for-grad-students-12381899.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fairfield-U-pilots-program-for-grad-students-12381899.php
Nonprofits adjust to austere reality
Facing an austere state budget, nonprofit social-service providers are tightening their belts and doing more with less. They’re cutting programs, reducing staff and seeking more private donations. When the next session of the General Assembly meets in February, service providers will be asking state lawmakers to let them handle more programs, in exchange for more funding, because they are less-expensive than state-employee-run treatment centers, day programs and residences.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Nonprofits-adjust-to-austere-reality-12381928.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Nonprofits-adjust-to-austere-reality-12381928.php
Santa visits Milford Green
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Santa-visits-Milford-Green-12382498.php
Dodgers Pop-Up Museum '60 Years in LA' Opens
The museum features the 2017 NL Championship trophy and World Series rings won in Los Angeles.
from NBC Connecticut - Sports http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Dodgers-Pop-Up-Museum-60-Years-in-LA-Opens-459824413.html
Connecticut Post says goodbye to 410 State St. — and moves blocks away
BRIDGEPORT — Bullets, glue pots, dead editors, false teeth and Girl Scouts have all played a part in the storied history of the Connecticut Post. This weekend, the Post is moving the last of its local reporters, editors and photographers at 410 State Street to an address three blocks away at 1057 Broad St. Most of the other staffers from the building’s four floors had moved earlier to Hearst Connecticut Media’s new headquarters at Merritt 7 Corporate Park in Norwalk. Several of the Connecticut Post’s writers have been working in the brick-and-mortar building for 30 years or more, so Friday was a bittersweet day as memories were dredged up from long-forgotten desk drawers.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Connecticut-Post-says-goodbye-to-410-State-St-12382066.php
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City hopes third time is charm for thermal loop
BRIDGEPORT — Officials believe they have salvaged a major economic and environmental project for the downtown aimed at providing cheaper heat to neighborhood residents and large tenants like Housatonic Community College, the University of Bridgeport, the Webster Bank Arena and People’s Bank. Now the initiative just has to get through state utility regulators. “The bottom line is it’s not a done deal,” said state Rep. Steven Stafstrom, though he said he is optimistic. The thermal loop — underground pipes that would pump otherwise wasted heat from sites like a to-be-built fuel cell and the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant to downtown and South End buildings — was first initiated under former Mayor Bill Finch.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/City-hopes-third-time-is-charm-for-thermal-loop-12381829.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/City-hopes-third-time-is-charm-for-thermal-loop-12381829.php
Thanksgiving meal puts brothers at odds
FAIRFIELD — One argued he had nothing to be thankful for but now two brothers have a lot more on their plates after police said they got into a fight during the Thanksgiving meal at their parents waterside mansion. Charles A. Conroy, 30, was charged Thursday with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct and his 40-year-old step-brother Daniel Williams, was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Both were released on promises to appear in court. Police said they got called Thanksgiving afternoon to the Conroy Estate on Pequot Avenue. When they got there they found Williams bleeding from a large slash-type cut on his right hand.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Thanksgiving-meal-puts-brothers-at-odds-12381765.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Thanksgiving-meal-puts-brothers-at-odds-12381765.php
Over 100 preschool slots available in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT — The city has over 100 open slots for preschool that they’re looking to fill by Jan. 1. So if your child is 3 or 4 — or will be 3 by Jan. 1 — and you’re looking for a place to enroll them in preschool, the city has you covered. And there are nearly 20 programs available to choose from. Even if you live outside the city, if you work in Bridgeport your child is eligible to enroll in a Bridgeport preschool. And if cost is an issue, there are some programs that are easier on the wallet. Some of the programs that have slots to fill are on a sliding scale basis — which means the fee is based on your income. And income eligible programs are free for those who qualify.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Over-100-preschool-slots-available-in-Bridgeport-12381710.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Over-100-preschool-slots-available-in-Bridgeport-12381710.php
Seymour police: Parking ban in effect Dec. 1
SEYMOUR — Police took some time Friday to remind residents that the winter parking ban begins on Dec. 1. The ban — which begins a week from Friday — is in effect from midnight to 6 a.m. and during any active storm regardless of the time of day, police said. During the parking ban, parking is allowed on the odd side of the street throughout the entire winter season. Police encourage residents to utilize off-street parking when possible.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Seymour-police-Parking-ban-in-effect-Dec-1-12381669.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Seymour-police-Parking-ban-in-effect-Dec-1-12381669.php
Judge refuses to reject city primary challenge
BRIDGEPORT - A lawsuit challenging the second primary for the city’s North End council seat, based on allegations of absentee ballot irregularities, will go forward. Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis on Friday rejected a motion to dismiss the case by lawyers for city officials and candidates. “I believe it is the court’s duty to adjudicate this matter,” Bellis said, in ordering the case to go forward. “It’s the court’s obligation to hear these allegations.” But the judge warned the lawyer for challenger Robert Keeley that he better be ready with specific allegations when the hearing begins Monday morning.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Judge-refuses-to-reject-city-primary-challenge-12381423.php
Coat giveaway on Black Friday
BRIDGEPORT — Like most Black Friday venues there was a line waiting to get in when the doors opened 9 a.m. at the McGivney Center on the day after Thanksgiving. The reward: free winter coats for kids. Hundreds of them. “Try this one,” Lucknee Perdestin, urged his son, Migel, when the 11-year-old seemed ready to settle for a blue and green coat with sleeves that ended well above his wrists. A bright orange coat in a larger size did the trick. ”See, it’s good now,” said Perdestin, moving on to admire the pink coat his daughter Elancia picked out. Run by the Knights of Columbus International and the Connecticut State Council of the Knights of Columbus, the coat giveaway took place in seven locations across the state.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Coat-giveaway-on-Black-Friday-12381417.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Coat-giveaway-on-Black-Friday-12381417.php
Pair of reindeer visiting Beardsley Zoo
BRIDGEPORT - Two reindeers have arrived at Beardsley Zoo just in time for the Christmas holiday season. The reindeers, named Sam and Jacob, have are settled into their new home at a temporary exhibit near the Victorian Greenhouse. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had reindeer at the zoo, so we encourage everyone to come visit them while they’re here,” Gregg Dancho, zoo director, said in a release announcing the visit. “It’s an incredible opportunity for our guests to see these fascinating animals up close.” The yearling males will be zoo guests until New Year’s, “with the possible exception of Christmas Eve ...
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Pair-of-reindeer-visiting-Beardsley-Zoo-12381279.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Pair-of-reindeer-visiting-Beardsley-Zoo-12381279.php
Man charged after disturbance at Westport restaurant
WESTPORT - Police say a man interupted an investor’s meeting at a local restaurant on Tuesday. Police said two men were having the meeting when Gerard Gaspel, 62, of Westport, interputed them and said “derogatory things about the establishment and challenged one to a physical confrontation.” When Gaspel was asked to leave the unnamed restaurant, he refused, police said. Gaspel was charged with breach of peace and released after posting a $500 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on Nov. 30.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Man-charged-after-disturbance-at-Westport-12381181.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Man-charged-after-disturbance-at-Westport-12381181.php
State Police hand out 700 tickets ... so far
Since the start of the Thanksgiving weekend, State Police have handed out nearly 700 tickets. Those 696 tickets included such violations as unsafe lane changes, following too closely, use of cell phones, texting and failing to signal. There were another 311 tickets for speeding and five for not wearing a seat belt. State Police are supplementing the normal patrol force with additional troopers throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The numbers released Friday morning are from shortly after midnight Wednesday to 8 a.m. Friday. State police also busted 22 people for DUI, investigated 235 accidents, 33 that involved injuries.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-Police-hand-out-700-tickets-so-far-12381160.php
from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-Police-hand-out-700-tickets-so-far-12381160.php
Westport police: Woman assaulted man twice, once while he slept
WESTPORT - A 30-year-old Westport woman was arrested twice last weekend for allegedly assaulting a man on two separate occasions. According to Westport police, at about 5:30 Saturday, officers were dispatched to a Westport address on a report of a male that had fallen in the garage. “Upon arrival, officers learned the male had been dragged down the stairs into the garage by Ting Lu.” Lt. Jillian Cabana said. Lu was then taken into custody and charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. She was released after posting a $2,500 bond. “As a condition of her release, Lu was ordered to have no contact with the victim until she was advised otherwise by court.
from News http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Westport-police-Woman-assaulted-man-twice-once-12381126.php
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