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Month: July 2020

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Crash

Jul 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: The pedestrian struck on July 25, 2020, has been identified as 31-year-old Edward Torres of Bridgeport Connecticut.  He continues to be treated at St. Vincent’s Hospital.   Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On July 25, 2020 at approximately 11:36 pm Bridgeport Police Patrol Officers, Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene of a serious crash on Main St just south of Vincellette St near the entrance to Merritt Canteen. An unidentified male was operating a white Mitsubishi Lancer bearing CT Registration AT47297 northbound on Main St and as he approached the intersection of Vincellette St he rear-ended an unknown black vehicle. Refer to CFS  #2000061308 for a crash report. According to witnesses the 2 operators exited their vehicles and got into a physical altercation in…

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Small Business Shout Out

Telehealth Law Passes

Jul 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

During the pandemic, telehealth has made it safe and convenient for individuals to receive care from their doctors from the safety of their own homes. For the first time in Connecticut, insurance companies are treating in-person visits and virtual visits equally, and this provision applies to both mental and physical healthcare. HB 6001, "An Act Concerning Telehealth," would expand access to telehealth and continue to waive the customary restrictions on online medical health care services so that patients can continue to be attended to in the comfort of their own home for months to come.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Westport

Westport Weekend Beach Traffic and Possible Overcrowding May Result in Closures

Jul 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – Residents are reminded once again that weekend traffic and possible overcrowding at town beaches may result in early closure. In an abundance of caution and to ensure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the beach reaches a capacity where it is deemed impossible to maintain social distancing, it will be closed to additional beachgoers. Signage at key intersections on local roadways will inform drivers if the beach is closed, and traffic will be diverted from the area. Drop-offs and parking on local streets to avoid the parking lots will not be allowed. Residents who wish to spend the day at the beach are advised to arrive before 10 am. If the beach closes, it…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Firefighters Remember 10 Years Later

Jul 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Firefighters remembered the ultimate sacrifice that Lt. Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik made ten years ago on July 24 in a fire on Elmwood Avenue. Firefighters gather every year to remember them and to celebrate their lives. Fire Chief Thode said that of the 300 firefighters in the city, about 100 never met Mitch and Steve. Chief Thode said a lot of changes have been made since that day from equipment to procedures not just in Bridgeport but statewide.

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