Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works has scheduled the annual Roadway Crack Seal Program to commence on Monday, August 13. The work will occur daily for one week and perform maintenance on approximately 6 miles of various roadways throughout Town. Traffic will not be detoured, but alternating one way traffic flow will be used to route traffic around this continually moving work zone. The roadways will be open for two way traffic as the work crew progresses. Please follow the directions of the traffic control personnel and travel at a reduced speed through the work zone. Thank you in advance for your patience.
7:33pm–#Fairfield CT– Firefighters quick response kept a bedroom fire in the 200 block of Mill Hill Road from extending to other parts of the home. The fire marshal and building inspector were called to investigate.
Bridgeport, CT – Seven years after Hurricane Irene and the damage inflicted on Bridgeport from Superstorm Sandy, Mayor Ganim joined local youth from the City Summer Camp to celebrate the reopening of the Al Bennett Fishing Pier at Seaside Park. As part of the celebration, city officials were joined by nine to ten-year-old children from the City Recreation Department’s Seaside Park Summer Day Camp for a fishing lesson provided by the Bridgeport Police Department.
The long-awaited construction was made possible by the Parks and Recreation Department seeking and securing federal assistance from the State Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (DEMHS) through FEMA.
“Reopening the Al Bennett Fishing Pier is a testament to my administration’s commitment to preserving an element of what makes living in Bridgeport so special. Through state support, I’m thrilled to offer this pier back to the fishing community and all residents and visitors to enjoy Bridgeport’s variety of parks and recreational activities.” said Mayor Ganim.
The original pier was completed in the 1970’s and, while over 30 years of withstanding inclement weather is impressive, new technology will position the replacement pier into lasting even longer. Modern engineering, analytical tools, and rock-socket drilling are some of the improvements through which the recreational amenity will structurally and effectively respond to future storms.
10:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a stabbing on McLevy Green. Witnesses confirmed radio reports that a man allegedly bit a woman who the allegedly stabbed the man. They were both taken to the hospital. Police are investigating.
11:51pm–#Shelton CT– There is a machine fire in the dam control room (not the damn control room) that controls the water flow on the Housatonic River on Canal Street. Firefighters reporting heavy smoke throughout.
6:28pm–#Bridgeport CT– Prayers are needed for a mother and child was struck in the crosswalk at Park Avenue and State Street. The mother who was injured her self cared for and comforted the child until EMS arrived. It is possible that the sun glare made it difficult for the white SUV while making the turn to see the pedestrians. The driver was visibly shaken on the scene.
12:06am–#Bridgeport CT– A woman was beaten unconscious with a baseball bat on Lenox Avenue. She became conscious as EMS put her in the ambulance and was in extreme pain. Police are investigating.
