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Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!

Ganim Issues Discipline On Scrapgate

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Bridgeport, CT –   Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport has taken swift disciplinary actions against several city employees as a direct result of an internal investigation for mishandling funds related to the sale of scrap metal.   In coordination with Labor Relations, and effective immediately, Director of Public Facilities, John Ricci will forfeit the equivalent of four weeks of pay, as two weeks of employment salary as well as two weeks of vacation time.  Three additional employees of the Department of Public Facilities are also charged with violating city policies and ordinances and will be receiving charges.

“These disciplinary measures have no ramification on any criminal investigation that is moving forward,” said Ganim.  “As I stated a month ago when we first learned of the possible mishandlings of monies, any employee found in violation will be subject to immediate disciplinary action.”

As a result of this incident the administration is in the process of restructuring a number of functions related to the duties and responsibilities of Public Facilities in coordination with the Financing and Purchasing Departments.

Citizens may be assured that all duties and operations of the Department of Public Facilities will be carried out as normal, and as needed should there be a storm-related incident.

 

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Stratford News: Person Shot

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3:30PMish–#Stratford CT– Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Stratford Avenue near Lake Street.  According to state police radio, they are looking for a black Nissan with 2 black males around 17 years of age and 1 Hispanic male with curly hair.  Earlier, I reported police were looking for a tan car but that may have been the vehicle they drove the victim to the hospital with.  Stratford Police Chief McNeil confirmed the shooting location but did not want into further details at this time.

 

Bridgeport News: Parking Ban Lifted- Trash Pickup Schedule

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#Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of today, January 22, 2019. Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates, information, and resources regarding snow events.

Sanitation and Recycling Collection

Bridgeport Public Facilities reports all trash and recycling pickup is on schedule. Christmas Tree Collection continues on your scheduled Recycling Day until Friday, February 1st

 

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Police Need Your Help

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#Bridgeport CT–#Westport CT– Bridgeport Police are asking for the public’s help identifying The female in the photos below.  She attempted to cash a check in Westport that had been stolen in a burglary on Tremont Avenue in Bridgeport.

Anyone who has information pertaining to the identity of this female please contact Bridgeport Police Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-581-5246 or the BPD Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS

(Bridgeport Police Press Release)

Also newsworthy is this is from an actual bank camera and you can actually make out the details!

#Stratford To Move On Shakespeare Committee

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STRATFORD – Following the devastating fire which consumed the historical American Shakespeare Festival Theater in Stratford last Sunday, town officials are announcing there will soon be a committee of citizens appointed to advise on the direction the town should take with the property the theater was located on.  Details on the appointment of that committee will be available in the coming days.

 

“We envision this new committee made up of concerned Stratford residents will facilitate the start of the important public conversation of where we go now with the Shakespeare property following this incredible fire,” said Mayor Laura Hoydick.  “We are affirming our commitment that this property will continue to be used for the performing arts, entertainment and recreation for the enjoyment of all residents, and in accordance with the terms set forth by the deed when the Town received the property from the State.  The first step in developing a plan will be the creation of this committee to hear and review input from every citizen that wants their voice heard.”

 

Hoydick added that as the town moves forward, that any residents who wishes to be kept up-to-date on all information relative to what the town is doing concerning the property, they should send their name, email address and phone number to Shakespeare@TownofStratford.com to be added to the distribution list for news and announcements.

 

At Hoydick’s direction, a Memory Board has been placed near the costume building on the Shakespeare property for town residents to place any memorial items, photos, articles or memorabilia to commemorate the Shakespeare Theater, and the great loss the town has experienced.

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I-95 Crashes

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5:43pm–#Bridgeport CT– There is a 5 car crash I-95 northbound near exit 26 in the right lane and a truck a little further past this in the left break-down lane facing the wrong way.  Car parts are littering the roadway according to radio reports.

 

Accidente en I-95

5:43pm–#Bridgeport CT–Hay un accidente de 5 carros en I-95 norte cerca de la salida 26 en el carril derecho y un carro un poco más allá de esto en el carril de avería izquierdo que hace frente al camino incorrecto. Las piezas del carro están regado por los carriles.

Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

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1:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on the way to 859 Noble Avenue for an odor of gas indoors.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks!

 

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Noticis de Bdgeport: Olor a gas

1:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–Bomberos en camino a la 859 Avenida Noble para un olor de gas en el interior. ¡Aquí vienen un montón de camiones de bomberos!