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Stratford

Teen events at the Stratford Library October 2026

Oct 3, 2026 Alex

Teen Department October Programs 10/1-10/15: Rep Your Flag! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month drop in and design a flag to represent where you are from. Grades 6-12. Drop-in. No registration required. While supplies last. Location: Teen Department 10/6: 5:00-6:00 pm: Volunteer Open House Learn more about volunteering in the Children's, Teen, uCreate Department or becoming a Homework Helper by attending one of these sessions. We'll cover everything you need to know, including applications, interviews, orientations, registrations, responsibilities, and schedules. Applications will be accepted from 9/28 through 10/9 only so be sure to mark your calendars! For more details, check out www.stratfordlibrary.org/volunteer. Space is limited and late applications won’t be accepted. Ages 13+ Location: Lovell Room. 10/8-11/2: 3:30-5:00 pm: Thank…

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Norwalk

Two Individuals Arrested Following Drug Investigation

Oct 2, 2026 Alex

On September 30, 2026, a Norwalk Police Canine Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Spring Hill Avenue and Loomis Street. The occupants were identified as Charles Piazza and Melissa Kozma. Over the past several months, the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division had been conducting an investigation into Piazza and Kozma for selling large quantities of narcotics, including cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, throughout the City of Norwalk. As a result of the investigation, both Piazza and Kozma had active arrest warrants. During the motor vehicle stop, officers observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. During a police canine search of the vehicle, the following items were located: (41.50) grams of powdered cocaine, (4.44) grams of…

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State News

New Connecticut Traffic Laws Take Effect October 1

Oct 1, 2026 Alex

CONNECTICUT — Connecticut drivers are facing several new or strengthened traffic laws beginning October 1, 2026, with changes covering left-lane driving, distracted driving, highway work zones, school buses, vehicle exhaust systems and travel restrictions during emergencies. One of the most noticeable changes involves use of the far-left lane on major highways. Beginning October 1, drivers on divided limited-access highways with more than two lanes traveling in the same direction are generally prohibited from remaining in the extreme left lane unless they are passing another vehicle. The law includes exceptions for drivers preparing to use a left-side exit, following the direction of a police officer, emergency vehicles, highway maintenance or construction operations and situations where traffic congestion makes use of the…

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Fairfield

Construction To Lessen Rooster River Flooding Begins

Oct 1, 2026 Alex

The Town of Fairfield has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to reduce flooding along the Rooster River. $8.2 million has been allocated to fund flood mitigation projects in the Rooster River corridor, and the first two phases are now beginning at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course and Tunxis Hill Park. Grasso Construction began work on September 28 on the detention basin site located at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course. This project is being built in coordination with and with financial support from the City of Bridgeport. Additional funds are supplied by Urban Act and Clean Water Act grants and Town of Fairfield bonding. The current construction schedule anticipates that the detention basins will be substantially complete with some functional flood…

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Valley

Juvenile Arrested Following Social Media Threat

Sep 30, 2026 Alex

Juvenile Arrested Following Investigation Into Social Media Threat ANSONIA, CT — September 28, 2026 — On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Ansonia Police Department received a report from an Ansonia Public Schools official regarding a threatening post made on the social media platform TikTok. The post referenced an Ansonia public school. Members of the Ansonia Police Department immediately initiated an investigation. Through investigative efforts, officers identified the individual responsible for the post as a 12-year-old juvenile who had previously attended an Ansonia public school. Investigators determined that the juvenile is no longer enrolled in the Ansonia Public School System and currently attends school in another Connecticut municipality. As a result of the investigation, officers determined that…

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