The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. This newsletter is compiled into five sections. Each divided into two parts 1) Recent updates, new information posted in the past 24 hours and 2) Ongoing Information, information previously shared in this newsletter that continues to be relevant: †Major: Developments impacting all…
Month: March 2020
Governor Lamont marks tenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today marked the tenth anniversary of Affordable Care Act and its many contributions to the effort to prepare for and respond to COVID-19. President Obama signed the act into law on March 23, 2010. Over the last decade, the ACA has provided millions of Americans access to quality, affordable…
CT Gov: 88 new COVID-19 cases in CT; total now 415 in state, 54 in hospital, 10 dead
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 88 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 415. More than 4,500 tests have been conducted among the state and private labs to date. Approximately 54 people are hospitalized and there have been 10 deaths. Governor Lamont signed his twelfth executive order pursuant to his emergency…
Rilling: 11 new COVID-19 cases in Norwalk, spring yard collection pushed back
Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 4:30 p.m.…
Connecticut Food Bank receives $500,000 from Dalio Philanthropies for pandemic response
WALLINGFORD, CT – Ray and Barbara Dalio and Dalio Philanthropies have given $500,000 to Connecticut Food Bank as part of a $4 million donation to support medical care and food assistance to people in Connecticut affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will support Connecticut Food Bank and its network by providing significant funding during…
GasBuddy: CT gas prices fall 9.2 cents per gallon
Connecticut gas prices have fallen 9.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,540 stations. Gas prices in Connecticut are 27.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 39.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the…
Connecticut’s National Philanthropy Day Now Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards
Norwalk, CT – March 12, 2020 – The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fairfield County and Connecticut Chapters are accepting nominations for their annual National Philanthropy Day ® Awards Program, to be held on November 13, 2020, at the Trumbull Marriott and Conference Center. The deadline for award nominations is May 1, 2020. National Philanthropy Day…
Norwalk Mayor Rilling: 6 new cases in Norwalk , total now 17
Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 6:30 p.m.…
Connecticu governor release guidance to businesses on ‘stay safe, stay home’ order
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today released guidance intended to help the state’s business and nonprofit community better understand the “Stay Safe, Stay Home” executive order he recently signed directing all non-essential businesses and not-for-profit entities in Connecticut to prohibit all in-person functions effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. as part of…
City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 03/22/2020
The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. This newsletter is compiled into five sections. Each divided into two parts 1) Recent updates, new information posted in the past 24 hours and 2) Ongoing Information, information previously shared in this newsletter that continues to be relevant: †Major: Developments impacting all…