Month: August 2019

Fairfield News: Gould Manor Tested For Contaminants

The Town has been made aware of what appears to be pieces of siding shingles, which possibly could contain asbestos, along the sidewalk of Gould Manor Park on Holland Hill Road. The area in question is limited to the sidewalk area along the road and not the ball fields, playground, or park area. The Town is taking this issue very seriously. In 2013 and 2014, there was work related to a new sidewalk and curb that were installed and as is typical, fill and topsoil were used to level out areas and taper off edges. The initial fill used was from the aggregate pile at the Public Works Yard, and due to recent concerns regarding the pile, the Town contacted the…

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Governor on MGM Lawsuit

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement on the lawsuit filed today by MGM regarding the future of gaming in Connecticut:   “As I have consistently said, our state needs to reach a global gaming resolution that will avoid years and years of complex litigation. The gaming industry in Connecticut represents a significant portion of our economy, and as other states have demonstrated, there is room to grow it. It has always been my intention to develop a comprehensive gaming platform that not only strengthened Connecticut’s gaming industry, but protected it from litigation. Our administration remains committed to these objectives and looks forward to working toward a solution that moves the state forward with the General Assembly.”…

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Fairfield News: Murder Suspect Takes Own Life

2019-08-06 @ 5:15pm-- Police received notification of murder suspect James Taylor's ankle monitor going off.  When officer arrived the home he is confined to the discovered the ringing of his cell phone was coming inside a large shipping container or conex box as police called it.  Police used a thermal drone to try and locate a heat signature but were unsuccessful.  Stamford Police brought their robot to the scene to scan the home and the conex box.  Police used what they called a bobcat which is an armored truck with a battering ram to gain entry to the conex box.  Inside the found the suspect dead, they believe it to be a suicide but police continue to investigate.   James…

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Fairfield News: Murder Suspect Found Drad

After an extensive manhunt James Taylor was found dead inside a shipping container that was located outside of his house that he was staying in. Police report it on the radio that they heard his phone ring inside the container while trying to locate him. this is from breaking news on the radio it has not been confirmed by police at this point       08-06 @ 2019@08-06 @ #Fairfield CT-- James Taylor who is out on $2 million bond for allegedly shooting his ex-wife to death on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd is missing.  James Taylor is charged with murder, home invasion, criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree burglary, illegal discharge of a firearm and third-degree assault for…

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Fairfield News: Manhunt For Alleged Murderer

2019-08-06 @ 2019@08-06 @ #Fairfield CT-- James Taylor who is out on $2 million bond for allegedly shooting his ex-wife to death on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd is missing.  James Taylor is charged with murder, home invasion, criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree burglary, illegal discharge of a firearm and third-degree assault for allegedly fatally shooting his ex-wife. His son Chris Taylor who posted the bond  went to the scene but was turned away to the police station on  Reef Road.  The SWAT or Emergency Service Unit (ESU) is now at the scene.  Superior Court Judge Robert Devlin allowed the 75-year-old Taylor to post his $2 million bond on the condition that he live at his son’s Bronson Road…

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