Month: March 2021

2021-03-07@12:31pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic–Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 8/25 near exit 3.

Also another possible crash at exit 2.

2021-03-06@7:27pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– A rollover accident reported I-95 southbound near exit 24. No word on any injuries.

2021-03-06@12:22pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– A multi-car crash in the left breakdown lane of I-95 southbound near the rest area entrance of exit 22. No word on any injuries. Expect delays.

Ansonia Police UPDATE:

On March 6, 2021 at 1:10 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a report of a person shot on Lester Street. Responding officers found a 26-year-old male, Ansonia resident, on the sidewalk in front of 20 Lester Street, the male was shot once in the lower body. The male reported while standing on the side of the road a dark colored car drove down Lester Street, shot him and then fled the area. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. Evidence was recovered at the scene and the patrol division and detective bureau continue to investigate.

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

2021-03-06@1:09am–#Ansonia CT– First responders are on scene at Lester Street near High Street for a person shot.

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Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Public Library Board President James O’Donnell and City Librarian Elaine Braithwaite joined to announce that library branches located in Black Rock, East Side, and North End will reopen for browsing, quick pick-ups, copy and fax services on Monday March 8^th, 2021.

·         Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue (203) 576-7025

·         East Side Branch Library 1174 East Main Street (203) 576-7634

·         North Branch Library 3455 Madison Avenue (203) 576-8113

Computers are available at these locations by appointment. All visitors must always wear a mask and follow social distancing rules.

Due to construction, the Downtown Burroughs-Saden Library & the Newfield Branch Library will remain closed. 

For hours and information, visit BportLibrary.org or call the Branch most convenient to you.  For COVID-19 testing, visit GetTestedBPT.com and to learn more about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, visit GetVaxBPT.com.

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2021-03-05@9:50pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters assisted in extracting from this multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Main Street at Charles Street.

2021-03-05@12:43pm–#Bridgeport CT– Today’s vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Kossuth and Pearl Street. Reports say it was a Bob’s Truck fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. UI was notified to inspect the wire that were above the burning truck. No injuries were reported.

#Bridgeport CT–On Sunday 2/28/21 at 0224hrs Bridgeport Police attempted a MV Stop of a vehicle bearing no NY registration on East Main St. The party after exiting the vehicle and disobeying the officers commands began to run away from the Officer while clutching to his waistband. During the brief foot pursuit two objects fell from the party. The party was detained in the area of Clarence St. One officer was injured with non-life threatening injuries to their hand during the pursuit.  Officers retrieved a loaded firearm magazine and cellular phone discarded during the chase and while searching the vehicle found small quantities of drugs and drug bagging products. The party Christopher D Serrano, of Bridgeport was charged with 14-12(a)* OPERATE/PARKS UNREGISTRD MV 1 Count, 14-213b ILL OPN MV WO MINIMUM INSURNCE 1 Count, 21a-277(a1A+* POS INTNT NARCOTIC-3RD/SBS OFF 1 Count, 53a-107 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1ST DEG 1 Count, 53a-167a INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING 1 Count, 53a-217 CRIM POSS FRARM/AMM/DFNS WEAPN 1 Count. Bond set at $150,000

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days he plans to revise some requirements that were implemented in Connecticut in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to those relating to capacity levels and travel restrictions.

The governor stressed that while some of these restrictions are being eased, all of the protocols that relate to face coverings, social distancing, and cleaning measures are being maintained, and people and businesses are urged to continue adhering to those health and safety procedures.

“While it is encouraging to see the number of cases in our state gradually going down and people getting vaccinated at rates that are among the highest in the nation, we need to continue taking this virus seriously to mitigate its spread as much as possible,” Governor Lamont said. “Please continue to wear face coverings in public and when around other people outside of your households, maintain social distancing, and keep washing your hands and cleaning surfaces. Connecticut has made tremendous strides to combat this pandemic, and we don’t want to lose the progress that we’ve made.”

Protocols that will remain in effect until further notice include:

• Face coverings and masks continue to be required
• Bars that only serve beverages continue to remain closed
• 11PM closing time remains in place for events at venues, restaurants, and entertainment
• Indoor theaters continue to have a 50% capacity
• Large event venues (e.g. stadiums) to open in April

The protocols that will be revised in the coming days include:

Beginning Friday, March 19, 2021

• All capacity limits will be eliminated for the following businesses, while face coverings, social distancing, and other cleaning and disinfecting protocols will continue to be required:
  • Restaurants (8-person table capacity and 11PM required closing time for dining rooms continues)
  • Retail
  • Libraries
  • Personal services
  • Indoor recreation (excludes theaters, which will continue to have a 50% capacity)
  • Gyms/fitness centers
  • Museums, aquariums, and zoos
  • Offices
  • Houses of worship
• Gathering sizes will be revised to the following amounts:
  • Social and recreational gatherings at private residence – 25 indoors/100 outdoors
  • Social and recreational gatherings at commercial venues – 100 indoors/200 outdoors
• All sports will be allowed to practice and compete, and all sports tournaments will be allowed, subject to Department of Public Health guidance
• Connecticut’s travel advisory will be modified from a requirement to recommended guidance

Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021

• Capacity limits on early childhood classes will increase from 16 to 20

Beginning Friday, April 2, 2021

• Outdoor amusement parks can open
• Outdoor event venues can increase to a 50% capacity, capped at 10,000 people
• Indoor stadiums can open at 10% capacity
• Summer camps and summer festivals are advised to begin the planning stages to open for the upcoming season

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