Month: June 2020

Bridgeport News: Child Critical After Getting Head Stuck In Car Window

2020-06-19@12:30PMish–#Bridgeport CT– Police say a four-year-old child got stuck in a vehicle power window in the 2400 block of Fairfield Avenue.  A bystander was able to break the glass freeing the child w. The child is in critical but stable condition and being transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital with the family. This was an accident, the child was playing with the window switch, we remind parents to please be cognizant of children in the vehicle.

 

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Westport News: Parks and Recreation Department Update

#Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director, Jennifer Fava, is pleased to announce the following Parks and Recreation Department updates.

Longshore Golf Course:

As of June 18, 2020, the driving range and practice putting area will be open for use.  Driving range balls will be available through payment at the ball machine only.  The fee is $6 per basket.  The machine accepts singles and fives and exact change only is required.  Be sure to bring the cash with you.

As of June 23, 2020, an additional half-hour of tee times will be available Mondays through Thursdays, which will start at 7:30am.

Athletic Fields:

Based upon changes in the Governor’s restrictions on gathering size and the Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines, athletic fields are now open to the general public unless a permit has been issued by the Parks and Recreation Department.  Ms. Fava stated, “In addition to opening the fields to the general public, the Department is working closely with local organizations like Westport Little League, Staples High School Athletics, and Continuing Education to get everyone back at play as quickly as possible while ensuring they have the proper protocols and self-certification in place to meet the State requirements.  This process is taking place for leagues, as well as, other groups that utilize our facilities to run various clinics and summer programs.”  All valid permits supersede general public use.  Gathering size is limited to 100.  PJ Romano and Ginny Parker fields remain closed for the summer due to construction.

Gathering Limitations:

Per the Governor’s Executive Order 7ZZ, the limit for outdoor recreational gatherings has been increased to 100 people.

 

Parks and Recreation Commission:

Commission member Karen Hess has stepped down from the Parks and Recreation Commission and is being replaced by Kate Boyle Kirby.  First Selectman Jim Marpe stated, “We are so thankful to Karen for all of the time and attention she has given to improving our Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.  We are pleased that Kate has agreed to join the Commission.  She brings a strong background of sports and recreation experience to the appointment.  We look forward to having her on board.”

Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, Charlie Haberstroh said, “Karen Hess has been an invaluable member of the Commission over the last 6 years. I thank her for her many contributions to the Parks and Recreation projects and policies.  At the same time we welcome Kate Kirby to the Commission and look forward to her future contributions to the Commission’s efforts.”

Social distancing and face-covering rules must be followed at all Westport Parks and Recreation facilities.

For updates, please check the Town website at westportct.gov/covid19 or #reopenwestportct.

 

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Fairfield Senior Transportation is back!

Fairfield Senior Transportation is back! Transportation services have resumed on a limited basis for medical appointments and grocery shopping. Reservations for rides are first-come, first-served for shopping and medical appointments and must be made no less than one week in advance. Please call the senior center for more information: 203-256-3166. The number of riders per trip is limited to four. For those who do not live in Senior and Disabled Housing, Fairfield Senior Transportation will provide rides on fixed routes based on neighborhoods either Tuesdays or Thursdays each week. Masks must be worn to board the buses. GBT buses will continue to provide weekly trips to the Supermarket for residents of Senior and Disabled Housing. Rides are now available to medical appointments for Fairfield’s seniors and people with disabilities on Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of 9:30 – 3:00 PM (do not schedule any appointments after 1:30 PM)

 

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Bridgeport News: Woman Extricated After Crash

2020-06-18@9:38pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a crash on Water Street in front of the train station at the intersection of State Street. Witnesses told me the woman was being pursued and hit a parked car on State Street near Iranistan Avenue prior. The woman could not negotiate the left turn and crash. It took firefighters about twenty minutes to free her. Her injuries are not known at this time.

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