Month: March 2018

Westport

#Westport Extends Hours For Yard Waste Site

Mar 14, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced today that due to the extensive amount of debris generated by the back to back Nor’easters last week, the Town’s Yard Waste Site at 180 Bayberry Lane will be open for the following extended hours: Saturday 3/17 - 7 AM to 3 PM Monday – Friday 3/19 - 3/23 - 7 AM to 5 PM Saturday 3/24 - 7 AM to 3 PM In response to the amount of tree damage that residents have incurred due to the recent storm, Ratkiewich also said that the fee for residents to dispose of yard waste will be waived through Saturday March 24. The fee will not be waived for commercial haulers. Town forces…

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Bridgeport Uncategorized

Mar 14, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Police need your help identifying the man who attempted to break into a home on Tesiny Avenue. The picture was taken from a residential doorbell camera.  As the video was captured during the nighttime hours the night vision was activated on the camera.  The suspect is possibly a Black or Hispanic male with a neatly trimmed beard, a puffy coat, and dark color baggy jeans. The front door had tool marks observed on the inner area of the doorframe. Entry was not made but the door fell apart as the homeowner opened the door. *It is possible the suspect had a large screwdriver or small crowbar.   If you know this person or have any information please call the confidential…

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Stratford Uncategorized

Mar 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

9:30AMish--#Stratford CT-- David Newman, Age 42 of 91 Gina Circle was arrested after he attacked his roommate. The incident occurred at the residence at which time Newman assaulted his roommate with a knife and stabbed him several times in the arm and shoulder. It is unknown what prompted the attack. The roommate was able to fend off the attack at which time Newman returned to his bedroom and waited for Officers to arrive. Newman surrendered to officers when they arrived on the scene without incident. David Newman was charged with Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree. He is currently being held on a one million dollar bond. Newman is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on…

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Bridgeport

#Bridgeport Flips Switch On Micrgrid

Mar 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and City officials last week flipped the switch on a first-of-its-kind ‘microgrid’ generator that will supply cleaner energy to power City Hall, Police Headquarters, and the Eisenhower Senior Center. The microgrid project is a standalone power generation system providing uninterrupted, environmentally friendly and reliable power to all three facilities. This project combines a new traditional natural gas reciprocating generator that can run around the clock with a microgrid distribution system. While the generator will use less fuel to make a comparable amount of energy and emit fewer emissions through higher conversion efficiencies, the microgrid will provide foolproof power in the case of a blackout or inclement weather. “This project has been in the works for a long time and we…

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Stratford

Governor Partially Activates Emergency Operations Center

Mar 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. today announced that he will partially activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 to monitor storm conditions across the state and prepare for winter weather that is forecast to have an impact on morning and potentially afternoon travel. Forecasts are showing a range of accumulation across the state, with the heaviest amounts occurring in central and eastern Connecticut. “As we continue to monitor the most up-to-date forecasts on tomorrow’s impending snowstorm, our state agencies are working around the clock to ensure we are prepared to respond to this latest round of winter weather,” Governor Malloy said. “The snow is expected to impact the morning commute in central and eastern Connecticut, so if…

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