Connecticut Postings

SHELTON — Two of Shelton Police Department’s patrol cars won awards at a car show Sunday that benefited the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

The department won “Best Ford” and “Best in Show” — its for patrol vehicle 170 –at the 6th annual Sgt. Geoffrey Schweitzer Emergency Vehicle Show, according to Lt. Robert Kozlowsky, police spokesman.

The awards were based on the design of the vehicle, the equipment, and set up of the vehicle, he said. There were approximately 75 vehicles entered in the show from departments in Connecticut and other New England states.

Sgt. Jamie Millington, who is in charge of vehicle maintenance and equipment at the Shelton police department, and Sgt. Tom Adams attended the event and received the awards.

Flight enthusiasts weren’t the only ones who went to the Wings & Wheels air show at Sikorsky Memorial Airport on Saturday. V.I.P. photographers paid top dollar to photograph the cars and planes, and some aspiring models showed up hoping to get some good shots for their portfolios. The photographers happily obliged to taking their photos.

Although the Ferraris were his favorite, Sean Kneissel, 7, of Derby, also took the time to check out a vintage Army Jeep with his dad, Doug.

The production crew that’s filming an indie flick in downtown Bridgeport posted this notice inside an apartment building on Fairfield Avenue Friday to let residents know not to be alarmed if they hear gun shots.

The movie is tentatively titled “Officer Down” and Bones actor David Boreanaz and CW actress AnnaLynne McCord are reportedly cast in the film.

Press release:

The most aggressive seat belt enforcement campaign ever begins throughout the tri-state area, with police manning checkpoints at high-traffic locations Monday. As the two-week nationwide “Click it or Ticket” campaign begins, police are issuing tickets, not warnings, to drivers of cars with unbelted occupants. Fines can be up to $92 in Connecticut, $46 in New Jersey and $50 in New York.

The enforcement push will take place from 7  to 11 a.m. and then 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 23 on Route 1 on the Stamford/Greenwich line in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Press release:

State Rep. Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport) announced today that Saturday he will be participating with Alpha Community Services as they celebrate their 10th annual Walk to End Homelessness and is encouraging the public to attend and support this important cause.

Participants will gather at Captain’s Cove Seaport for the four-mile, which begins at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, May 21. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The funds raised will support programs and services offered by Alpha Community Services, including family emergency shelters, case management, job trainin and continuing education.

WHAT: 10th annual Walk to End Homelessness

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21

Where: Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport

Press release from the Town of Stratford’s Department of Public Works:

There will be no refuse, recycling or yard waste collection on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The transfer station on Watson Boulevard will also be closed.

All routes will be pciked up one day late with Friday’s route to be collected on Saturday.

Residents using refuse cans are advised that they must be the standard 32 gallon capacity container and that garbage contained in the larger 45 gallon capacity can will not be collected

Fawn Hollow Elementary School, in Monroe, was tested Friday for dangerous fumes after a student fainted in the cafetorium and other students complained they were feeling ill.

Emergency personnel tested the building for carb0n monoxide and other environmental irritants, and all tests came back negative. Classes were not interrupted.

A group of fifth graders were practicing for an upcoming chorus concert on the risers when one of the students fainted. “The students were emotionally upset,” superintendent Colleen Palmer said, and some said they felt ill.

No one was taken to the hospital via ambulance, although some parents took their students to the doctor to be checked. Palmer said she could not comment why the boy fainted.

Trumbull’s Economic Development Commission is excited to announce a new slogan: “Trumbull CT – Working for You.”

Jim Abraham, Chairman of the EDC, explained that in 2006, the Commission developed the slogan, “Trumbull…Open for Business.” At the time, Trumbull had just hired an economic development Director to help attract and retain business. The town wanted to send a message that its doors were open.

“Today, after five years of focused effort and collaboration, many businesses will attest that Trumbull’s door is not only wide open to business, but the town works diligently and collaboratively to help them locate, grow, and thrive here,” Abraham said.

Trumbull’s commercial revenue accounts for almost 19 percent of the town’s tax base.

The EDC’s marketing campaign includes a new slogan, logo, video, testimonials, and website updates. The logo depicts a sense of forward movement, collaborative partnership, and stability and growth through the use of slightly slanted lettering, encircled words, and the use of blue and green, according to a press release.

Economic Development Director Deborah Cox worked with Firelight Media to produce a video consisting of interviews with executives from some of Trumbull’s largest businesses within targeted industries. The interviews focused on the question, “What do the words, ‘Trumbull CT – Working for You’ mean to you and your business?”

“The unscripted responses provided strong testimonial for Trumbull’s supportive business environment,” said Cox.

The Town’s Economic Development webpage incorporates some of theses changes. A more comprehensive redesign to coincide with the Towns planned website redesign is expected later this year.