Lamont Seeks Extension Of Emergency Powers: CT News

Milford CT

22 January, 2022

9:37 AM

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Good Saturday morning Connecticut, There's not much to say about the weather forecast except that it is freezing outside and there isn't any warm up on the horizon, especially through next Friday. There is a 40 percent chance of rain and snow on Tuesday. Connecticut Health Investigative Team compiles new hospital inspection reports The C-HIT team updated its database of hospital inspections, and some reports detail "Infant injuries, wrong-site surgeries, objects left in patients following procedures, and a health care worker hitting an "unruly" patient," according to the C-HIT staff. This database includes inspection reports completed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. (C-HIT staff compiled a summary of several incidents, and you can read that by clicking here.) (You can view all the inspection reports sorted by hospital by clicking here and going directly to C-HIT's expansive database.) Gov. Lamont seeks extension of emergency powers In a letter to lawmakers, which was obtained by WTNH News 8, Lamont wrote, "There are compelling reasons to continue the emergency declarations because as the past few weeks have shown, we are still in a state of emergency. The nature of this virus is such that conditions change rapidly, with the resulting need to have the tools in place to respond quickly to an ongoing public health threat." In addition, he said, having the emergency declaration also helps with securing additional federal funds. Lamont also wants 11 executive orders to be extended by state lawmakers. (Read the full WTNH News 8 story and see Lamont's 11-page letter to lawmakers here). Beloved teacher mourned Melanie Lea Fieffe, 46, of Norwalk, died from cancer this month, according to an obituary posted by The Collins Funeral Home. She worked in the Norwalk Public Schools and St. Luke's in New Canaan, according to the obituary. She is survived by her husband and three children. "Melanie loved all her students deeply," her obituary reads. A celebration of life is planned in the summer. "Melanie was a beloved, cherished member of her community," her obituary reads. "She spent many years involved in her children's school helping to organize events. While helping to create great experience for students she also developed deep personal friendships through her kind heart and spirit. Melanie also served on a few school and town committees to help improve the experience for our students. This included committees on special education which was a passion for her. (Read more at The Collins Funeral Home). See also: Major Sports Cable Network Lawsuit Accuses Ex-Employee, CT Resident, Of Stealing $575,000 The regional sports cable network says the CT resident formed a company and signed lucrative contracts for work that was never done.>>>Read more. Student In Custody After Threat Against School: Police There will be an increased police presence at schools, according to authorities.>>>Read More. 'Emergency' Purchase Of School Metal Detectors Questioned The legislative council questioned whether the emergency purchase of four devices intended to screen for weapons was rushed.>>>Read More. Baking Show Featuring Connecticut Resident Coming To Major TV Network Season 1 of "Great Chocolate Showdown" will premiere on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. A Connecticut resident is one of 10 contestants.>>>Read More. Lamont meets with CEO of Amtrak Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti met Friday with the newly appointed president and CEO of Amtrak, Stephen Gardner, to discuss the partnership between the state and Amtrak and opportunities to advance rail infrastructure in Connecticut, according to a news release from Lamont's office. At the meeting, Lamont said now is the time to invest in rail infrastructure and bring faster trains to Connecticut, which will improve the state's economy, growth, and quality of life.