May 21 through the 27 is National EMS Week. To start National EMS Week 2017, Stratford EMS will be opening it’s doors and inviting the public in for an Open House on May 21 between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Join us for a fun filled morning for all ages to learn more about Stratford EMS and our volunteers. There will be refreshments, giveaways and many different informational booths. Meet and take pictures with Star Wars and Ghostbusterscharacters!
Bring your teens to apply for our explorer post. Bring your kids for kid friendly activities, ambulance tours and giveaways. We will have membership applications available. Overflow parking will be available at Town Hall (2725 Main Street). We hope to see you there!
Applications for new volunteer membership will be available!
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a new sponsorship agreement between the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and State Farm™ that will allow the department to continue the Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol (CHAMP). The program, which will be renamed the “CTDOT State Farm Safety Patrol,” has been in operation for more than 20 years and enhances highway safety by proactively patrolling and assisting stranded motorists, and provides better traffic control at incident scenes to alleviate congestion and prevent secondary crashes.
“Keeping our highways safe requires proactive management of daily traffic incidents in order to ensure that anyone involved remains protected and these occurrences do not become exacerbated by secondary accidents,” Governor Malloy said. “Our transportation department’s highway assistance program assists motorists who have found themselves in unfortunate situations. By working with State Farm through this innovative funding approach, we are able to ensure that this highway safety program can continue providing the same high-level of service, while actually reducing costs to our state’s taxpayers.” Continue reading State Farm To Sponsor DOT Truck
#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is applauding the results of an annual census of homelessness in the state, saying that the point-in-time count confirms that the state’s recent efforts to reduce homelessness and increase access to housing are working.
Conducted by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, this year’s census found that homelessness in Connecticut has decreased for a fourth consecutive year and is at its lowest level to date. Among the statistics found in the census, the nonprofit organization’s report found that:
The overall homeless population has decreased 13 percent during the last year and 24 percent since 2007.
A total of 415 people were unsheltered – a 38 percent decrease from last year.
Few veterans were counted as homeless – only 34 veterans were identified in emergency shelters (a decrease of 24 percent over the last year) and only 14 veterans were unsheltered (a 67 percent decrease). Connecticut continues to house veterans who become homeless within about 90 days.
“We set high goals to end homelessness, and this census released today showing record lows in Connecticut confirms that our state is moving in the right direction and our housing efforts are working,” Governor Malloy said. “Ensuring and delivering the availability of housing for everyone is critical to building stronger, safer communities where families thrive and businesses grow. Over the last several years, our state has built solid partnerships with local, state, and federal organizations to strengthen our housing needs in order to ensure that when someone becomes homeless, it is brief and nonrecurring. I want to thank everyone who has been involved in these efforts – their work is truly having a positive impact on peoples’ lives.”
“This report marks good progress in the effort to end homelessness,” Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman said. “It’s an issue that impacts everyone in Connecticut – homelessness destabilizes communities and can devastate the people who are cycled in and out of emergency shelters for lack of services. I thank Governor Malloy for making housing a priority, and all of our partners and advocates for their work.”
“Under the Malloy administration, we are working in close partnership with stakeholders across all levels of government, as well as with organizations and providers in the private, and nonprofit sector,” Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein said. “During Governor Malloy’s tenure, Connecticut has become a recognized national leader in the housing arena. This year’s point-in-time count reaffirms not only the state’s commitment to preventing and ending homelessness, but also the strong partnerships. I applaud our nonprofit housing providers for their dedication and commitment. Together, we’re building a Connecticut where everyone will have a place to call home.”
12:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– A school resource officer just announced that Hallen, Cross, Bryant, Barnum and Waltersville Schools will be dismissing early at 12:53pm due to the heat.
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9:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was shot at Wentfield Park on the Norman Street side near Wallace Court. I don’t know the extent of his injuries but it did not appear to interfere with his social media updates!
Meatball Heaven, located at the Arcade Mall at 1001 Main Street in Bridgeport is not only good food but is also good for local kids. Meatball Heaven was started in 2016 by Work to Learn, a pre-employment training program that gives work experience to young adults while showing them how to run a successful business through the Boy’s and Girl’s Village. At Meatball Heaven the students learn how to cook food, they learn basic job skills, they learn how to clean, the roll and make their own meatballs, the make sauces and they serve them in bread cones, in a grinder over rice or pasta or salad. They also make home made soups as well. My son assisted me in the video production and we both ordered ours in a grinder and enjoyed them very much! Oh, I almost forgot to mention that pizza is available on Fridays!
When you come to Meatball Heaven not only are you enjoying a delicious meal but you are also helping serve your community by providing employment experiences for our youth ages 16 to 21 years in our area. Every dollar you give goes back into the program. They also run Do Me A Favor which is a party favor business and we also have Design IQ and Print which is a printing and design business.
Meatball Heaven is located in the Arcade Mall at 1001 Main Street in Bridgeport. Telephone 203-870-8871 or MeatballHeaven.com and on Facebook. Hours are Tuesday thru Friday 11:00am to 4:30pm
Catering is also available for any type of event. Delivery is available to any business in walking distance to the Arcade Mall.
To learn more about the Boy’s and Girl’s Village, visit them at : https://www.bgvillage.org/Default.asp
#Fairfield CT–Yesterday the ribbon was cut at the Captain Joseph S. Elias Fire Training Center and Fairfield Regional Fire School located at 205 Richard White Way (formely One Rod Highway), in Fairfield. The facility was named after Fire Captain Joseph S. Elias who founded formal training for firefighters in the area. Prior to that firefighter training was limited to on the job training. Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson who headed the former facility and now this one is a fourth generation firefighter. He told of a story of battling a mill fire in his fourth “veteran” year as a firefighter. The fire chief he was battling the fire with told him and the other men he didn’t like to looks of the wall they were near and had them fall back. Within minutes the building collapsed onto the area the firefighters were standing. It was then Bisson said he knew he had to be done for training, “I knew that I needed to know more about burning buildings in order to keep the people I would eventually lead safely”.
The new school has numerous classrooms with the latest audio/visual aids. The previous burn house ( located behind the building the ribbon cutting took place. that is used to train the firefighters in fighting a fire in a structure left very little to the imagination. Every fighter knew they would open the door and there is where the fire would be. In the he new burn house the fire can be in a number of different locations. There are also different type of doors like the basement Bilco style even a two car garage. There are thermostats in the ceilings so instructors know the conditions they putting the trainees into.
The facility was funded by the state. None of the state representatives were available due to them being in session.
#Norwalk Police Update: On May 18, 2017 at 11:50 PM, the Norwalk Police Department responded to multiple calls of shots fired in the area of 33 Orchard Street. A short time later, Norwalk Hospital reported that a male victim arrived at the hospital suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives responded to the scene and are actively investigating. Their preliminary investigation has revealed that the shooting was not random and that the victim was likely targeted, however he remains uncooperative. Norwalk Detectives ask that anyone with additional information to please contact Detective Bell at 203-854- 3183 or email jbell@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854- 3111
11:38pm–#Norwalk CT–A person was shot on Orchard Street and transported to the hospital. The victim taken to the hospital unknown their condition.
10:23pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police on patrol and numerous calls from citizens of shots fired at Greene Homes near building 4 in the back courtyard. At 10:44pm a gunshot victim showed up at Bridgeport Hospital. Unknown if they are connected but likely. Detectives dispatched to investigate.
