12:33am–#Bridgeport CT–A gunshot victim has walked into Bridgeport Hospital, no car was seen by security. About 30 minutes earlier a police officer and one person heard shots fired at Carnegie and Granfield Avenue area.
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This week, the State Bond Commission announced that it is scheduled to approve $9 million to assist the waterfront development at its next meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 .
In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement:
“This is great news. After decades of broken promises, we’re seeing tremendous progress on construction at this major waterfront development project. It will serve as a major boon for our city’s economy with Starbucks, Chipotle, and Bass Pro Shops already announced. These businesses and others will create good paying jobs, add millions to our tax rolls, and help our city to continue getting better every day. Thanks to Governor Malloy, Bridgeport’s legislative delegation, and the State Bond Commission for their continued support of Bridgeport’s biggest economic development project since the Industrial Revolution.”
10:40am–#Fairfield CT–A homeowner do it yourself project almost cost him his home at 563 Jennings Road. The homeowner was trying to cut open his oil tank with a gas powered saw which ignited the oil inside the tank. The house quickly filled with smoke. The homeowner then ran across the street to the fire department to summon help. Firefighters were obviously quick on the scene and were able to quickly put out the flames keeping the fire confined to the oil tank. The homeowner suffered minor smoke inhalation and refused medical treatment. Firefighters also ventilated the home of the smoke. Firefighters also responded to a fire alarm at Ludlowe High School at the same time.
10:40am–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters on the scene at Ludlowe High School at 785 Unquowa Road for an activated fire alarm. Firefighters discover an odor of rubber burning in the Graphics Room 15. No further radio updates. Firefighters were dispatched there a few months ago which turned out to be an issue with the ventilation system. The burning rubber can be a belt on the ventilation system once again.
The building did not appear to be evacuated when I arrived. Firefighters were also on Jennings Road for fire.
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(HARTFORD, CT) – On Wednesday morning, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman join other elected officials at the 30th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House on George Street in New Haven.
Later, the Lt. Governor will make remarks at Polish Day at the Capitol. This is event celebrates the 224thanniversary of the Polish Constitution.