Month: July 2015

#Westport CT–Now This Is A Out Of Control Grill Fire

#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to a gas grill fire in the rear yard of a house on Janson Drive. While stretching a hose line to extinguish the fire the fifteen pound propane tank “vented” sending flame out approximately ten foot from the valve connection. The fire was quickly extinguished and the remaining propane vented using a fog spray from the fire hose. The fire department responded with one command car, two engines and one ladder truck. There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel.   Homeowners are advised to keep propane fueled gas grills away from the house and if possible to keep the valve connection facing away from the residence. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)

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Westport Police Need Your Help

#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the provided surveillance photo. On Sunday July 26th, 2015 the victim had accidentally left his wallet on the side counter at the Country Store in Westport. After leaving the store the victim realized that he had left it there and returned. While reviewing the surveillance video with the manager they observed that the male customer behind him had picked up his wallet and then left the store. The suspect in the picture is described as a Hispanic male in his late 30’s Anyone who may have information about the identity of the pictured suspect is requested to contact the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-341-6080.

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Protecting Recruiting Centers (Part 1)

On July 16, 2015, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez opened fire on two military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Military installations are gun free zones.  A number of citizens have taken up arms to protect our military recruiting center at 4490 Main Street.  Citizens in Connecticut are not accustomed to seeing armed citizens and have received mixed encounters with police.  Ray Foote had a positive experience, here is his story.

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UPDATE: 12:30pm--The 18 wheeler has been removed and the road has been reopened. 11:21am--#Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Avenue is closed between Norman and Sherwood Avenue due to a stuck 18 wheeler.  Tow truck is on the way.   This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport School Teaching Opportunity

PART-TIME BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION CAREER & CRAFTMANSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State of Connecticut Teacher Certification Bachelor’s Degree with business or business education major or minor. Two years’ successful classroom teaching experience, at least half in business education.  At least six months successful experience as a business employee. Demonstrated skill and dexterity in working with business machines and equipment. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation’s economy; to provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; to develop practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupation; to encourage pupils to develop work and personal habits essential for success…

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