Connecticut
Federal funding available for Connecticut businesses affected by historic flooding
SOUTHBURY, CT (WFSB) – Federal funding was made available for Connecticut businesses that were impacted by the devastating flooding in August, providing relief as businesses continue to recover.
Many small businesses in the region immediately called for assistance in the aftermath.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) initially offered funding through its disaster loan program, but the initial funds were depleted by October.
While the SBA continued accepting applications, it wasn’t until the recent passage of the American Relief Act that Congress approved additional funding to support these businesses in need.
For businesses that suffered physical damage from the flooding, the deadline to apply for assistance is fast approaching.
Applications must be submitted online before next Sunday. Businesses that experienced economic losses due to the flood have until June to apply.
To apply, businesses can visit lending.sba.gov.
As the recovery effort continues, businesses in flood-affected areas are urged to take advantage of the available resources before the deadlines.
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ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
The North Haven Police Department is continuing to investigate after a male was shot while riding a moped on Sunday night.
According to police, a 20-year-old male was shot in the area of Whitney Avenue near the Hamden town line.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
No other information has been released.
Police are continuing to investigate, and say that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of Whitney Avenue and Skiff Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Haven Police Department.
ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – Police arrested a Connecticut man on Sunday morning after he allegedly stole bottles and cans from a Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin.
Officers received a call at around 8 a.m. for a report of a larceny from a “Cans For Kids” donation bin at located on Raffia Road, according to the police department.
Police said they used used local surveillance cameras and municipal license plate readers to identify a vehicle and suspect.
Officials identified the individual as Joshua Wilcox of Broad Brook
With the help of Wethersfield police officers, Wilcox was found and detained. Enfield police arrested Wilcox and charged him with sixth-degree larceny and first-degree criminal trespass.
It was also revealed that this is the second incident involving Wilcox at the same location, police said.
No further details were released.
Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.
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