Month: June 2011

The First Selectman’s presentation at the RTM meeting outraged officials from both sides of the table with cost over runs from $2 million to $6 million dollars; combined with lost revenue can cost the town $12 million.

Governor attends Fairfield’s Tetreau’s Launch Party for First Selectman

 

2:30am–Bridgeport–Fire department confirms a house at 1717 Central Avenue was hit by lightning. Fire deptartment reports a hole in the roof with bathroom ceiling collapse and no fire. The fire department investigated and recalled by 2:42am.

 

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Bridgeport–Police are investigating a shooting that took place shortly after 11am this morning at the corner of Stratford Ave. and Central Ave. in front of the Prayer Tabernacle Church of Love. The man was shot in the leg and received non-life threatening injuries. No word if the shooter was apprehended

Fairfield–At 10:40pm a call went out for a structure fire at 55 Sigwin Street (off Jennings Road).    Upon arrival fire department found nothing but the two occupants waiting outside the home.  The call turned out to be a “strong odor of burnt hamburgers on the second floor.  Fire officials conducted a complete search of the home inside, outside as well as adjacent homes.  Firefighters used thermal image cameras in the investigation and found nothing for the cause of the odor.

State Senators and State Representatives across Connecticut were surprised even startled Saturday morning to find Connecticut State Police Officers at their door to hand deliver a “Proclamation From His Excellency The Governor” to return to session on June 30th.

 

“I think it’s a poor use of vital resource of our public safety officers to deliver to one hundred and eighty seven legislators official notices of a special session when they already received the notice on Thursday by e-mail. In addition most media already reported about the special session” said State Representative Brenda Kupchick from the 132nd District. Some of the officials we spoke to were uncertain who may have initiated the special delivery. Some speculated it may have been from the Secretary of the State or the Governor himself. I call both offices but have not heard back from them at the time of this writing. No one knew if this type of special delivery is mandated for special session or for notifications without seven days notification. All legislators received an e-mail on Thursday through the same e-mail notification when they are informed for hearings and other official meetings.

It is uncertain how much this may have cost the state to have state police officers hand deliver these proclamations on a Saturday or if any overtime pay may have been involved. I tried to contact State Police Spokesperson Lieutenant Paul Vance but did not hear back from him. We do know that most of the officers were pulled off their assignments and investigations for the deliveries. One officer who did not want to be identified was investigating the freak accident that took the life of a woman when a bolt from a dump truck struck her car in Greenwich. Every one we spoke to agreed that they were surprised at the expense this may have cost the state, wondering if it may have been more cost effective to have it delivered next day by the United States Postal Service or even Federal Expense. This does conflict with Governor Malloy’s statement of February 10, 2011: ”I’m going to be talking to people all across the state about my plan for a more streamlined and efficient Connecticut state government.”

“I am disappointed that the budget is now saddled with a $2 billion gap, I voted against the budget and fought hard against it’s passage due to its tax increases and lack of spending cuts. If we have to work through the summer in making this right I will do it” said State Representative Tony Hwang of the 134th district. I did attempt to contact Democratic Representatives in our DoingItLocal.com area like Kim Fawcett, Auden Grogins and Richard Roy on their home phone but have not heard back from them. We could not leave a message on Representative Charlie Stallworth’s phone number. He did accept my friend request Facebook but did not reply back to my private message to him.

Again, in the Governor’s statement on February 10, 2011 he says “I’m asking the people of Connecticut to do more with less, and we in state government need to, as well. I’ve reduced my own staff in the Governor’s Office by 15 percent, and I’m proposing to reduce the number of budgeted state agencies by 30 percent,” said Gov. Malloy. Is this an oversight? Everyone we spoke to thought the use of e-mail to inform them of special sessions and committee meetings work effectively at little expense.     ©2011 DoingItLocal.com

Plane Crashes At Sikorsky Airport– Written by John Kovach Stratford Star

A plane clipped a fence and crashed at Sikorsky Memorial Airport around 10 p.m. Saturday night. Elaine Ficarra, director of communications for Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, said two people were on the aircraft. Ficarra said from the scene two people were extricated from the aircraft and taken to the hospital, suffering “minor to moderate injuries.” The injured have not yet been identified. The plane reportedly caught fire after crashing, and is surrounded by fire-retardant foam on the runway. The right wing was torn off the aircraft. Debris and fuel spilled onto Main Street in Stratford, Ficarra said.Stratford police closed roads around the airport, such as Main Street and Stratford Road.

More details will be posted as they become available.

 

2:01am–Bridgeport–Home invasion sort of. Man breaks into 603 Union Ave. on the 1st floor and falls asleep on the bed. UPDATE: Turns out to be mistaken identity………

State Senators/Reps Surprised By State Trooper Visits on Saturday. State troopers pulled from their assignments to be used as delivery  personnel. Read the full EXCLUSIVE DoingItLocal.com article click here…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos courtesy of Stratford Fire Department:

Remembering Bridgeport’s Tornado Damage Last Year

Police pull over New York man, he tosses his pot out the window and guess where it lands?

Your 16th Birthday at a concert and you are called on stage.  Thing and cringing they are going to sing Happy Birthday instead you are reunited with your father home from Afghanistan!

Congressman Himes Votes to Limit U.S. Action in Libya

Votes against resolution to authorize continuation of current activity for one year

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted in favor of a resolution limiting U.S. involvement in Libya to search and rescue efforts, intelligence gathering, aerial refueling, and operational planning. Himes also opposed a measure authorizing the President to continue operations in Libya for one year.

 

A Fun-Filled Day Planned for Trumbull and even fireworks!!  Read more….

Remembering the tornado damage in Bridgeport one year ago.

CT State Representative Brenda Kupchick on behalf of the State of Connecticut General Assembly cited Fairfield’s Super Duper Weenine a best value in Connecticut and for using quality grown in Connecticut products.

Shortly after midnight a robbery and assault took place at 2888 Fairfield Avenue on the third floor.

We are told that three to four men wearing ski masks attacked the man, they displayed a weapon but did not use them.  Police are investigating.