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Book 1 re-signs for August will be accepted beginning July 29, 2020 and ending August 3, 2020 at 4:00pm.
As the confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in Connecticut and with the positivity rate below 1%, we will be holding our July Membership Meeting this coming Monday July 20 at 7:00pm.  In following the guidelines from the Governor’s office, the meeting will be limited to 30 members on a first come basis.  For members attending: Face Masks will be required Temperature will be checked (over 100.4F will not be admitted) Hand Sanitizer will be available for use No food or drink will be allowed in building Chairs will be spaced at least 6 feet apart In addition, we ask that...
April 23, 2020 marked the 33rd anniversary of the L'Ambiance Plaza tragedy.  Due to social distancing and public safety it was decided not to have the usual remembrance.  A special thanks goes to WICC600 for continuing the tradition with the remembrance on the Tony and Melissa show yesterday morning.  Tony and Melissa did a great job and thank you to all the participants who called in.  A wreath was presented at the memorial site by the daughters of victim Richard McGill, located behind Bridgeport City Hall.  IBEW Local 488 lost our member Donald...
With heavy hearts, we regret to inform on the passing of Brother Anthony Martins.  A graveside service will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday May 12th in Saint Peter Cemetery, Danbury. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are welcome, but are requested to respect social distancing and cemetery policy by remaining in their vehicles.  A trust fund for his twin 3 year old children, Michaela and Anthony, has been setup by care of Union Savings Bank, 226 Main Street in Danbury. Checks to be made to Kristen Martins - Trustee, with the memo: Michaela and Anthony...