Month: April 2014

Bridgeport News: Debris on Boston Ave. Causing Damage To Cars

8:54pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are on scene in front of Pep Boys at 513 Boston Avenue where there is debris in the road that has caused damage to cars under carriage.  A couple vehicles may have had damage to their oil pans with possible oil in the the road and side roads.  Use caution in the area.

Two Teens Arrested for Robbery

As we reported as the story broke:

#Bridgeport, CT – April 21, 2014 – Two teenagers were arrested on robbery charges after pulling a weapon on a man who confronted them over a stolen bicycle. Officer Michael Mazzacco responded to Park and Maplewood avenues Sunday at 7:39 p.m. on a report of a robbery with a firearm.

The victim stated that he had noticed his son’s bike missing from in front of his house and about 90 minutes later observed a young male on a bike that resembled his son’s. He pulled over his car and asked the youth to return the bike. The youth became belligerent, ran over to a second youth and pulled from a backpack what appeared to be a black revolver.

The victim stated he dropped the bike and called 911.

Office Paul Scillia heard a description over the police radio and observed two young males matching the descriptions. He and Officer Matthew Goncalves took the teens into custody and recovered two BB guns from a blue backpack.

The teens, 17 and 13, were charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and second-degree larceny. The bike was recovered.

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOME REPAIRS

 

The Office of Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce that funds are available to help residents fix up and improve their homes. Eligible homeowners can receive up to 60% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of $15,000 per qualified applicant, per year. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a special, no interest loan that is repaid when the owner sells and/or transfers the property, refinances or passes away.

Eligible home improvements include exterior painting, siding or roofing projects; installation of new or replacement storm windows and doors; lead-based paint or asbestos abatement projects; installation of replacement boilers or hot water heaters; heating, plumbing or electrical improvements to address code deficiencies and modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Applicants must be income eligible and Town of Fairfield residents to participate in this program. Certain other restrictions do apply.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Community and Economic Development,

located at 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824 or call (203) 256-3120.

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