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Jay Waitkus

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Politics

Trumbull Legislators Tackle Questions From Business Leaders HARTFORD, Conn. -- State Reps. Laura Devlin (R-Fairfield and Trumbull) and David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull) offered a message to small business owners and manufacturers at the annual Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s "Business Day" at the State Capitol: hold lawmakers accountable for the actions they take and proposals they advocate for in Hartford. Both Devlin and Rutigliano participated in a panel discussion with other Fairfield County legislators and members of the Fairfield county business community, where business owners raised questions about the future of Conne…

03/23/2016

Politics

Greenwich Rep. Camillo Champions Bill To Keep Voters' Birth Dates Private HARTFORD, Conn. -- State Rep. Fred Camillo (R-151) has proposed a bill to protect voters’ birth date information from public consumption. The bill, “An Act Prohibiting Disclosure of Date of Birth Information on Voter Records,” would prohibit an elector's date of birth contained on any record of the registrars of voters in a municipality from being disclosed to the public or any public agency. The purpose of the measure is to protect voters from identity theft. “In an era where identity theft is prevalent, one of the pieces of information that is needed to steal one's identity is a date of…

03/23/2016

Politics

Former Bridgeport Communications Director Takes Similar Post in Hartford BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has announced that Brett Broesder, former communications director for the City of Bridgeport, has been named director of communications and new media for the City of Hartford. Broesder, who is replacing Samaia Hernandez, will now serve as the primary media contact and spokesman for Connecticut's capital city. “I’m thrilled to have Brett on our team,” said Bronin. “With his wide-ranging experience in communications and policy, he is sure to be an asset to Hartford as we right our fiscal ship and move the city toward a more prosperous future.” …

03/23/2016

Police & Fire

Woman, 22, Charged With Violating Probation In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 22-year-old resident of Hawthorne on a bench warrant issued by the Yorktown Justice Court. The defendant, Aysha Altizer, allegedly violated her probation by failing to show up for a scheduled court appearance on Tuesday, March 1, according to officials. Altizer was transported to the Yorktown Police Department by an officer of the Westchester County Department of Probation in reference to the charge on Friday, March 18, at approximately 5 p.m., police report. After processing, Altizer was arraigned in Yorktown Justice Court, accordi…

03/22/2016

Police & Fire

Dutchess Man Charged With Shoplifting At Walmart DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ulster police have arrested a 32-year-old Dutchess County resident of Stanford on a larceny charge. The arrest stemmed from a shoplifting complaint from the Walmart Superstore at 601 Frank E. Sottile Blvd., police report. Walmart Asset Protection alleged that the suspect, identified as Ryan M. Howard, left the store without paying for $216.62 worth of merchandise, according to officials. Howard was arrested on Saturday, March 19, at 2:49 p.m., police report. He was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor, and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town o…

03/22/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Westport Man Charged With Interfering With An Officer WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport police arrested a 19-year-old resident of the town after they said he interfered with an officer. The arrest stemmed from a stop for a motor vehicle violation on Friday, March 18, at about midnight, police said. The vehicle of the driver, identified as Nicholas Gutierrez-Tabor, was about to be towed as a result of the stop, according to officials. While waiting for the tow truck to arrive, Gutierrez-Tabor walked by an officer and shoulder checked him, police reported. Gutierrez-Tabor was taken into custody for his actions; the incident was witnessed by the t…

03/22/2016

Politics

Stratford Mayor Harkins To Meet With Constituents STRATFORD, Conn. -- Mayor John Harkins will host a meeting with area residents on Wednesday, March 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 2725 Main St. Visitors are invited to discuss their issues or concerns. For more information, click here.

03/22/2016

Politics

Westchester For Hillary Hosting Organizational Meeting In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With the New York primary on April 19 fast approaching, local supporters of Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton are pooling their resources to help her. Westchester for Hillary is holding an organizational meeting today at 6 p.m. at the Vintage Lounge and Restaurant, 171 Main St. The event, spearheaded by campaign organizers Hannah Fine and Izzy Bugatti, along with Westchester for Hillary founders Betty Cotton, Alison Greene and Geri Shapiro, will include presentations on campaign strategy and ways to get involved.

03/22/2016

Neighbors

Monroe Library To Host Teen Advisory Board Meeting MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will hold a Teen Advisory Board meeting on Monday, March 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. The meeting is open to teens in grades seven through 12. Community service hours are available for those who work on a program planned by the group. Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library at the meeting. No registration is required. For more information, call 203-452-2850, or click here. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

03/22/2016

Neighbors

Weston Historical Society To Hold Annual Meeting WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, March 26, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 104 Weston Road. The event will include both a look back at the previous year and a look ahead to the organization's future. Dallas Kersey, the Historical Society's president, will present highlights of the 2015-16 year and an update on the group's 2016-17 programs, which include the Music in the Barn concert series beginning this spring and the World War II exhibit next fall. Treasurer Michele Schassberger will present the financial report. Officers and…

03/22/2016

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