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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today joined Governor Bob Ferguson (WA), Governor Josh Green (HI), Governor Maura Healey (MA), Governor Kathy Hochul (NY), Governor Tina Kotek (OR), Governor Lou Leon Guerrero (GU), Governor Dan McKee (RI), Governor Matt Meyer (DE), Governor Wes Moore (MD), Governor Phil Murphy (NJ), Governor Gavin Newsom (CA), Governor Jared Polis (CO), Governor JB Pritzker (IL) and Governor Josh Stein (NC) to announce the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of governors designed to protect the health of people across the U.S.

“Connecticut is proud to join an alliance that strengthens our collaboration with other states and protects the health and wellbeing of our residents, while preparing against future threats,” Governor Lamont said. “Whether it was during the COVID pandemic or any other public health crisis, it’s important for governors to speak with one voice and communicate clearly with our communities to keep them safe. Once again states are stepping up, amid federal uncertainty, to ensure our residents have the information they need to stay protected.”

The Governors Public Health Alliance will serve as a nonpartisan coordinating hub for governors and their public health leaders, supporting governors and their states in coordinating and collaborating to protect the public’s health by facilitating data sharing and communication about health threat detection, emergency preparedness and response, public health guidance and policy, and deployment of experts.

It also facilitates national coordination on public health at the gubernatorial level — complementing existing mechanisms and interfacing with entities across the county. This includes the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, of which Connecticut is a member, and assists state public health laboratories in sharing resources and expertise to strengthen regional readiness.

The Governors Public Health Alliance is supported by the Governors Action Alliance (GovAct), a nonprofit, nonpartisan initiative that supports governors in protecting fundamental freedoms, including public health. The Alliance is advised by leading public health experts, including former CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen; former Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink; and Dr. Raj Panjabi, former White House Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense. As an initiative of GovAct, the Alliance will also be advised by GovAct’s Bipartisan Advisory Board of former governors and former senior federal officials.

“With many health threats at our doorstep, collaboration and communication between governors is essential to protect the health of families and save lives,” former CDC Director and former North Carolina Secretary for Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen said. “This alliance creates the framework to support the national coordination needed to safeguard communities.”

“Governors are being asked to do more with less — daily. And yet the challenges keep growing,” Julia Spiegel, founder and CEO of GovAct, said. “GovAct is here to help bring capacity, expertise, and know-how so that governors have the tools they need to act decisively, together, to protect the health and well-being of their people.”

Participating states have already begun sharing best practices, receiving briefings from public health experts, and coordinating on executive actions governors can take to strengthen public health protections, including standing orders or directives to preserve access to COVID-19 vaccines.

The Alliance will continue to provide governors and their teams with toolkits and timely briefings on major policy developments in public health, share coordinated strategies ahead of high-profile events, and offer opportunities to discuss health security issues.

The Alliance’s website will soon be available at www.govsforhealth.org.

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This November 15th, the ring becomes the ultimate battleground.

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Doors open at 6 PM

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Dear Community Members,
This first CT Men’s Conference is a historical gathering. It is more than a meeting; it is a movement. We are
calling on community leaders, educators, fathers, mentors, and advocates to help shape this moment by leading
workshops that not only spark conversation but also deliver clear actions and solutions that participants can
take home and apply immediately.
You can submit your workshop outline using this app �� App Link.
We are seeking dynamic, interactive proposals in these areas:
 Education Engagement – How can parents and community members be fully engaged in our children’s
education? We need workshops that provide practical tools for supporting literacy at home, advocating
for school resources, mentoring youth, and participating in decision-making spaces. Attendees should
leave knowing exactly how they can take immediate steps to strengthen education in their families and
neighborhoods.
 Urban Preparedness & Emergency Response – Our communities must be ready for both natural and
human-made crises. We need sessions that teach step-by-step readiness strategies: assembling go-bags,
learning CPR, understanding evacuation routes, and building neighborhood response teams. Equally
important are self-defense and defensive strategies for families — equipping men and women with
real skills to protect their loved ones. Participants should leave prepared to create a family safety plan
that same week.
 Co-Parenting & Single Dad Support – Fathers are leading in powerful but often overlooked ways.
These workshops should provide concrete communication strategies, legal navigation tips, and practical
methods for balancing single fatherhood while fostering stable, nurturing environments. Attendees
should leave with resources and strategies they can begin using with their families immediately.
 Civic Engagement & Civic Access – Civic engagement must move beyond voter registration. We need
workshops that teach how to run for office, serve on boards, advocate for policy change, and access
government programs. Attendees should leave knowing the next civic action they will take — whether it
is attending a town hall, signing up for a board, or organizing neighbors for a campaign.
 Technology Training – In today’s world, technology is survival. We are seeking workshops that help
participants gain hands-on skills in areas such as using smartphones more effectively, understanding AI,
protecting digital privacy, building online businesses, or navigating virtual learning platforms. Attendees
should leave empowered to use technology to advance their personal, family, and community goals.
 Creative Digital Communications – Our stories and messages must reach the world. We are calling for
workshops that teach creative strategies for social media, podcasting, digital storytelling, video creation,
and community campaigns. These sessions should show attendees how to use digital platforms to
amplify voices, organize movements, promote businesses, and build cultural pride. Participants should
walk away with practical steps to launch or strengthen their own digital presence.
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This is a historic moment. The CT Men’s Conference will be remembered as the time when we gathered not
only to talk but to act, leaving with tools and plans that transform our families, our communities, and our future.
Your leadership will make that possible.
With Respect,
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Kirti Patel

Veteran Manufacturing Executive and Entrepreneur To Lead Statewide Efforts To Grow and Strengthen Connecticut’s Manufacturing Sector

 Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Kirti Patel to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, a key leadership role focused on driving growth and innovation in the state’s manufacturing sector.

“Manufacturing continues to be the backbone of Connecticut’s economy, driving innovation, exports, and good-paying careers for our residents,” Governor Lamont said. “Kirti brings decades of global experience in manufacturing, product development, and business leadership. He has led companies through complex transformations, expanded product lines that serve critical industries, and built trusted relationships across stakeholders. I am confident that his vision and leadership will strengthen our manufacturing sector and ensure Connecticut remains at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.”

“Mr. Patel brings not only deep experience in advanced manufacturing but also a strong record of building partnerships and driving innovation,” Daniel O’Keefe, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, said. “Connecticut’s manufacturers are competing on a global stage, and his leadership will help ensure they have the tools, talent, and opportunities they need to grow. I look forward to working with him to strengthen collaboration across industry, education, and government so that manufacturing in Connecticut continues to thrive for decades to come.”

Patel brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the life sciences, healthcare imaging, medical devices, and semiconductors. He most recently served as president and board director of Eppendorf Manufacturing Corporation in Enfield, where he oversaw North American manufacturing operations and also led the global Bioprocess Technology Division of Germany-based Eppendorf SE, a global leader in life sciences instrumentation. Under his leadership, the company launched multiple new product lines, achieved nearly 90% growth between 2014 and 2022, and completed a $20 million facilities renovation and manufacturing expansion in Connecticut.

Before Eppendorf, Patel co-founded Sensant Corporation, a medical device start-up that pioneered breakthrough 3D ultrasound imaging technology and was acquired by Siemens Healthcare. At Siemens, he went on to lead the global preclinical imaging division, improving profitability and growing market share worldwide. He began his career at Intel Corporation, where he worked on semiconductor lithography technology and advanced manufacturing process development, giving him hands-on and leadership experience in high-tech production environments.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Patel serves as board president of Simsbury – A Better Chance, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the number of well-educated minority students who graduate from college and assume leadership roles in their careers. He also advises technology start-ups through Yale Ventures and the University of Connecticut’s Technology Incubation Program, helping transform groundbreaking research into successful businesses.

“I am honored to be appointed by Governor Lamont to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer,” Patel said. “Connecticut has a world-class workforce, innovative companies, and strong educational partners. I look forward to working with manufacturers across the state to strengthen collaboration, build capacity, and ensure our sector remains globally competitive.”

Patel will begin serving in the position on September 15, 2025. The office is based within the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Patel succeeds Paul Lavoie, who had served in the role since 2022.

Patel holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, an MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Mangalore University in India.

Westville Major Crimes Report 08/18/25-08/24/25 Good morning, Hope everyone is well, please see Major Crimes Report Details below: Date: 08/19/2025 Time: 1646 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 112 Amity Rd. for the report of a vehicle stolen.  Stolen was a 2020 white colored KIA Sportage.  The vehicle was used in a robbery in North Haven.  Video surveillance is pending from Stop & Shop.  Date: 08/20/2025 Time: 1316 hours Incident: Larceny From Vehicle Officers responded to 639 Fountain St. for a larceny from vehicle complaint.  A Lexus was left unlocked and several items from within the vehicle were stolen.  Video footage was available but did not capture the incident.   Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0513 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 241 Alden Ave. for the report of a vehicle stolen.  Taken was a 2013 blue colored BMW sedan.  The owner believed the key fob fell out of his pocket as he arrived home.  The vehicle was tracked to 192 Fitch St. where it was recovered unoccupied.  No video footage was available. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0920 hours Incident: Burglary Several unoccupied units in the 400 block of Valley St (470B, 480C, 480E) were broken into.  The apartments were damaged inside, and some apartments had the odor of marijuana lingering.  This has been a problem during construction; however, camera systems have been replaced, and tenants will be occupying the vacant apartments in the coming weeks.  The offenders are the juveniles in the area.  We are working closely with Housing to prevent further break-ins from happening.  Date: 08/24/2025 Time: 1321 hours Incident: Attempted Carjacking Officers responded to Stop & Shop Gas Station located at 112 Amity Rd.  for the report of an attempted carjacking.  The victim was pumping gas into her Volkswagen when she heard the driver’s door open and close.  An unknown black male was inside the vehicle and the victim was able to get inside the vehicle before the male drove off.  As the unknown male drove off, a fight ensued where several punches were thrown, and the victim tried to gain access to the steering wheel to control the vehicle.  The victim was able to engage the electronic brake causing the vehicle to skid to a stop.  As the vehicle stopped the unknown male exited and ran towards Chase bank and entered a gray colored Toyota Rav4 bearing Massachusetts marker plates, that was waiting in the area.  The unknown male was described as follows:  Black male, approximately 15-16 years old, dark complexion, average build, close cut hair, last seen wearing a gray colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored sweatpants.  This incident was forwarded to the Robbery/Burglary Unit.  Lieutenant Pedro Colon Jr.  #325 District Manager – Westville New Haven Police Department 1 Union Ave. New Haven, CT 06519 Cell: 

Westville Major Crimes Report 08/18/25-08/24/25 Good morning, Hope everyone is well, please see Major Crimes Report Details below: Date: 08/19/2025 Time: 1646 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 112 Amity Rd. for the report of a vehicle stolen. Stolen was a 2020 white colored KIA Sportage. The vehicle was used in a robbery in North Haven. Video surveillance is pending from Stop & Shop. Date: 08/20/2025 Time: 1316 hours Incident: Larceny From Vehicle Officers responded to 639 Fountain St. for a larceny from vehicle complaint. A Lexus was left unlocked and several items from within the vehicle were stolen. Video footage was available but did not capture the incident. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0513 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 241 Alden Ave. for the report of a vehicle stolen. Taken was a 2013 blue colored BMW sedan. The owner believed the key fob fell out of his pocket as he arrived home. The vehicle was tracked to 192 Fitch St. where it was recovered unoccupied. No video footage was available. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0920 hours Incident: Burglary Several unoccupied units in the 400 block of Valley St (470B, 480C, 480E) were broken into. The apartments were damaged inside, and some apartments had the odor of marijuana lingering. This has been a problem during construction; however, camera systems have been replaced, and tenants will be occupying the vacant apartments in the coming weeks. The offenders are the juveniles in the area. We are working closely with Housing to prevent further break-ins from happening. Date: 08/24/2025 Time: 1321 hours Incident: Attempted Carjacking Officers responded to Stop & Shop Gas Station located at 112 Amity Rd. for the report of an attempted carjacking. The victim was pumping gas into her Volkswagen when she heard the driver’s door open and close. An unknown black male was inside the vehicle and the victim was able to get inside the vehicle before the male drove off. As the unknown male drove off, a fight ensued where several punches were thrown, and the victim tried to gain access to the steering wheel to control the vehicle. The victim was able to engage the electronic brake causing the vehicle to skid to a stop. As the vehicle stopped the unknown male exited and ran towards Chase bank and entered a gray colored Toyota Rav4 bearing Massachusetts marker plates, that was waiting in the area. The unknown male was described as follows: Black male, approximately 15-16 years old, dark complexion, average build, close cut hair, last seen wearing a gray colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored sweatpants. This incident was forwarded to the Robbery/Burglary Unit. Lieutenant Pedro Colon Jr. #325 District Manager – Westville New Haven Police Department 1 Union Ave. New Haven, CT 06519 Cell:

Paddle together event 9/5/25

nstallation next Wednesday, September 3rd and Thursday, September 4th, 8am-5pm - paid for by Neighborhood Economic Opportunity Grant & partnered with City of New Haven and Street Plans for implementation

Ceremony Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on September 4, 2025, at Sherwood Island State Park

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year’s ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.

Family members of those who were killed in the attacks will participate, and the names of the 161 victims with ties to Connecticut will be read aloud.

Every year, the State of Connecticut intentionally holds its official memorial ceremony several days prior to the actual anniversary in order to accommodate the family members and friends of the victims. Because Connecticut is in such close proximity to New York City, many family members and friends who live in the state choose to also attend the annual ceremony that is held at the site of the World Trade Center on September 11. Scheduling Connecticut’s ceremony on a different day makes it easier for those who wish to attend both ceremonies.

Connecticut’s official memorial honoring the victims of the attacks is located on a peninsula at Sherwood Island State Park, where on a clear day the Manhattan skyline can be viewed across Long Island Sound. The memorial features stones engraved with the names of the people with ties to Connecticut who were killed in the attacks. The state park was chosen as the site for the memorial because it is the location where, in the hours immediately following the attacks in 2001, many people gathered to observe the smoke and devastation on Lower Manhattan from across Long Island Sound. Additionally, the site was used immediately after the attacks by the Connecticut National Guard as a staging area for Connecticut’s relief efforts to New York City.

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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 17, through Saturday, August 23, 2025.

During this weeklong sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100, even if those items are purchased in the same transaction.

“Our annual sales tax holiday gives Connecticut consumers some extra savings during the busy back-to-school retail season,” Governor Lamont said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings and, as always, support our many locally-owned small businesses.”

“As students are preparing to head back to the classroom, Sales Tax-Free Week is the perfect time for parents and families to stock up on necessary clothing and other essentials, while saving money,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “These savings offer a great reason to shop locally, where every dollar spent supports our neighborhoods and communities.”

“This is a great opportunity to stock up on all those items you’ll need for the back-to-school season,” Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton said. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings and shop local.”

For detailed information on Sales Tax-Free Week, including a list of individual items that are exempt or taxable, visit portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/sales-tax-free-week.

Meet the Candidates: Hamden Democratic Primary Forum | Hosted at African American Lodge #024

Over 200 residents gathered on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at The African American Lodge #024 in Hamden, CT, for a powerful and informative Democratic Primary Candidate Forum.
Moderated by 94.3 WYBC’s “The Electric Drum” host and media professional Jose Candelario, this event offered voters a unique opportunity to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the upcoming primary election.

Candidates included:

Dominique Baez
Peter Cyr
Lushonda Howard
Adam Sendroff
Walter Morton
Jameka Jefferies

Community members packed the hall at 12 Manila Avenue, engaging with the candidates’ platforms and asking critical questions about the future of Hamden. The forum was presented by The African American Lodge #024, a pillar of civic engagement in the region.

Don’t miss highlights from this important political event as candidates laid out their vision, answered tough questions, and connected with the community ahead of the Democratic Primary.

The Jose Candelario Show Sits Down with Bud Mench of BMMG1.com !