2021-11-30@4:12am–#Fairfield CT– Police interrupted individuals attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a truck at Hansen’s Flower Shop at 1040 Post Road. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed but there was no pursuit. Hansen had catalytic converters taken from their trucks in the recent past.
2021-12-01@11:37am–#Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– Two I-95 southbound crashes to report.
One in Bridgeport by exit 27A southbound- a two truck crash
One in Westport – a 4 car crash southbound between exits 19 and 18.
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#STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford is preparing for their traditional Menorah Lighting and Holiday Lighting Festival. Both events are sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company. In addition to these events, the Town’s Public Works Department is happy to announce that landmarks and buildings throughout Stratford will be also decorated for the Holidays, a new tradition as of 2020. Additionally, the Stratford Beautification Committee will assist in decorating Town buildings.
Menorah Lighting ● Thursday, December 2nd at 6pm ● Town Hall Green
In celebration of Hanukkah, Rabbi Joseph Stock of the Mishkan Israel Day Camp will be on-hand to light an oversized menorah, which, in his own words, will “shine a light on all humanity.” Mayor Laura R. Hoydick will be joining Rabbi Stock in the celebration. The event will take place entirely outdoors.
Rabbi Stock invites friends and family members to partake in the festivities, sharing stories from past celebrations and highlighting Jewish heritage and traditions. Light refreshments and hot cocoa will be available after the ceremonial menorah lighting, while Hebrew music fills the Town Hall green.
Holiday Lighting Festival ● Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30pm ● Town Hall Green
Mayor Hoydick invites Stratford families to participate in a Town tradition and is excited to bring back complimentary photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Highlights of the Holiday Lighting Festival will include performances by Stratford High School and Nichols Elementary School students, a craft station hosted by the Stratford YMCA and a “Letters to Santa” table hosted by Sterling House Community Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive via fire truck, sirens and all. In addition, attendees can look forward to complimentary donuts and hot cocoa, provided by People’s United Bank. A performance from “The Barnum on Broadway” theater company will entertain guests as they arrive. The event will take place outdoors with the exception of photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, which will be staged at Town Hall’s center stair case. Guests are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status and social distancing will be practiced while indoors.
For additional information, including a schedule of Holiday Tree Lighting events, please visit www.CelebrateStratford.com
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#Bridgeport This evening, Bridgeport Police said in a release that “detectives arrested Jaquan Bryant, 32 of Waterbury for fatally shooting Raheem Lynch on November 6, 2021. The evidence uncovered during the investigation shows that Bryant was involved in a physical altercation with a patron at Mystique, a club located at 2458 Main Street, at closing time. Bryant left the club, and shortly thereafter drove past that same patron. Bryant allegedly fired six shots at the man, missing him and striking the victim, who was sitting in a nearby car. The victim was not involved in the altercation and was not the intended target. Bryant is charged with Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. His bond is set at $2,500,000.
There shall be in the City a twenty-four hour (24) a day, seven (7) days a week, parking ban on all city streets and highways. The purpose is to allow snow equipment to remove snow and ice as quickly as possible from all city streets and highways.
For this winter season, motor vehicles are allowed to park on the odd-numbered side of municipal streets starting on December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
The following are exceptions to the winter parking regulations:
City streets that display “No Parking Signs” shall be exempt from alternate side parking during the winter parking season in the area designated by the “No Parking Signs.” These streets include: South Cliff Street, North State Street, Crescent Street (Howard Ave to Day St.), Franklin Street (Jackson to Wakelee Ave), Colony Street, Division Street and North Spring Street (from Hill Street to Jewett Street), High Street (Lester St. to Howard Ave), Doyle Drive, Fourth Street (Gatison Park area). Church St., Holbrook St. (Pork Hollow to Jackson St.) and Pork Hollow.
Winter parking is allowed only on the odd side of the following street(s):
• Star Street
Parking is only permitted on the even numbered side of the following streets, regardless of the calendar year:
• Fifth Street;
• Jewett St. (North Spring Street to Platt Street);
• Hotchkiss Terrace (the area west of Kathy Lane);
• North Cliff Street;
• Colony Street, north of Gardner’s Lane;
• Park Place.
Parking is prohibited on the following streets: Stage Coach Road, Remer Street, Union Street, Crowley Street, Pleasant Street, Beaver Street, (North Street to the Seymour Line), Holbrook Court and Father Lar Drive, Lawton Terrace, Crescent Street (Howard Ave to Lester St.), North Fourth Street, Prospect Street, (Moulthrop St. to Viselli Court), Rockwood Ave. Ext., Viselli Court, Walkers Court, Oak Lane and Carver St.
Parking is prohibited on Main Street, West Main Street and East Main Street from 1200 a.m. (midnight) to 6:00 a.m.
Any person receiving a written notice for violating the regulation must either submit payment of $15.00, or file a formal appeal, to the Police Department within ten (10) days. The fine will increase to $30.00 after ten (10) days.
Residents should also be aware of the city regulation that requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours from the end of the snowfall. The owner of the land and or the person having care and control of the property shall be responsible for the removal. Any violation of this may result in an infraction for violation of a town ordinance.
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