HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced he has signed an executive order that enacts a series of protections for residential renters struggling to pay their housing costs during the COVID-19 emergency, ensuring that they will not be evicted during this nationwide crisis and receive grace periods over the next several months. The order…
City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 04/08/2020 First time reading our newsletter? You can subscribe by visiting https://www.stamfordct.gov/subscribe, fill out your email address and select “All City News & Announcements,” then click “Subscribe Me” at the bottom. This newsletter is available on the City of Stamford’s website. Residents can follow the City of Stamford’s…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 754 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported…
Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Community College’s Hospital Simulation Unit, a high-tech teaching facility for nursing, respiratory and allied health workers, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline health care workers caring for victims of the COVID-19 virus in Connecticut. NCC has donated 15,0000 medical gloves, 919 masks, and 130 gowns, and has lent three…
STAMFORD, CT – Following Mayor David Martin’s announcement about his goal of testing Stamford’s first responders twice a month, the Mayor released a video demonstrating the new fingerstick “Quick Result” test now available at DOCS Urgent Care in Stamford. “The best way to slow down this disease is to offer widespread testing to everyone who…
DANBURY CT – In response to the Novel Coronavirus, Western Connecticut State University students, faculty and staff have come together to assist the campus and greater communities to find ways to not only cope, but thrive. The university has responded to requests for equipment and use of campus facilities as deemed necessary by the State…
United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), today announced $210,000 in donations to community organizations that are working to ease the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Connecticut residents and businesses. This initial outlay in Connecticut is part of a broader $2 million commitment by AVANGRID to…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin held a swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief Timothy J. Shaw. Chief Shaw served in Stamford’s Police Department from 1988 to 2015 and rose through the ranks from Police Officer to Assistant Chief over his 28-year career at the department. “Chief Shaw has a deep understanding of our community, as…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 1,003 Connecticut residents have tested positive for…
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.…