Month: March 2021

Fairfield News: Firefighters Investigate Smoke Inside Shop Rite

2021-03-18@9:30PMish–#Fairfield CT– #ctfire– Employees at Shop Rite at 1975 Black Rock Turnpike called the fire department for smoke coming out of a ventilation vent. Firefighters immediately went to the roof but were not able to immediately find the source of the fire. The store was evacuated. Rite Aid is expanding into a former jewelry store where the haze was found. Assistant Fire Chief Erik Kalapir said the cause of the smoke was an air handler on the roof. There were no injuries. The store should be open in the morning.

Fairfield News: Family Of 5 Hit Crossing Black Rock Turnpike

Fairfield Police UPDATE:

Fairfield- On 3/18/21 at 1:10 PM Fairfield Police received several 911 calls about a group of pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Black Rock Turnpike and Stillson Road.

Responding officers discovered that five pedestrians were attempting to cross Black Rock Turnpike at the intersection of Stillson Road. Four of the pedestrians (2 adult women along with a 12yo & 4yo) were struck in the crosswalk by a car turning left (north bound) onto Black Rock Turnpike from Stillson Road. The operator of the striking car stopped and remained on scene.

The four pedestrians suffered minor injuries and were transported to Bridgeport Hospital.  The fifth pedestrian, a 5yo, was pushed to safety by one of the adult women. All five pedestrians are related and reside in West Haven.

The female operator of the striking vehicle, a Danbury resident, was not injured.  

The on scene investigation conducted by the Fairfield Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit determined the actions of pedestrians and the driver were contributing factors in this crash. It was determined the operator of the striking car complied with all traffic control signals however, had mounted a GPS unit on left side of the front windshield, obstructing the view of the pedestrians. Additionally, the crosswalk on Black Rock Turnpike is a controlled crosswalk. Investigators determined the button and the light at the crosswalk were functioning properly, but were not used by the pedestrians.

The Fairfield Police Department

#Fairfield CT–A family of 5 was hit by a turning car traveling on Stillson Road turning on to Black Rock Turnpike. The injuries did not appear to be serious.  The driver stopped and cooperated with police.   The accident reconstruction team is investigating.  

Trumbull News: House Fire

UPDATE: Two firefighters were injured, one transported to the hospital for unknown injuries.

2021-03-18@10:18pm– Firefighters were dispatched to Academy Road for a structure fire. They found the house fully engulfed in flames. Two residents were treated for smoke inhalation. After a while the firefighters were evacuated from the home for a defensive operation. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the blaze.

State’s IT Resources

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Josh Geballe, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services and the state’s chief operating officer, announced that the Lamont administration has launched a year-long process of building a new information technology organization within state government. The process to centralize the coordination of the state’s IT resources by the Department of Administrative Services will progress throughout the year and establish an organization capable of delivering modern IT solution to support state agencies and the public.

The process will bring best practices to all state agencies, provide flexibility in the cross-training of employees, and ensure there is a pool of specialized experts at the ready to serve state agencies, rather than requiring a dedicated, smaller group of IT staff to individual agencies.

“From day one, our administration promised to streamline government services and make interacting with the residents of Connecticut much easier,” Governor Lamont said. “Our state employees have accomplished amazing things with technology throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and this optimization process provides the resources and support to continue our progress.”

“This optimization is all a part of our broader efforts to modernize state government to better serve our residents,” Commissioner Geballe said. “To achieve our goal of providing services efficiently, the state needs to up out game in how we use technology. This change starts from the inside out, and we’re excited to continue this journey to improve the government experience for all of our residents.”

“Technology is improving at a faster rate every day, and we need to make sure we have the most flexible and responsive IT organization possible in state government,” Mark Raymond, the state’s chief information officer, said. “Our state agencies have incredibly talented IT staff, and under this new model we will be able to share that talent across state agencies and ensure they have access to more deploy skilled people all at the same time. I look forward to moving this project forward, and working closely with more of our state employees.”

Key components of the optimization will include:

  • Allow the state to use newer technology and give the ability to update it more sustainably: In the past, the state operated using unique technology solutions for agencies, rather than working towards common platforms that communicate across state agencies.
  • Improve cybersecurity: By having a centralized team and consolidated systems for the state workforce, potential threats can be improved. When everyone is working on fewer, more secure and updated platforms, risks are lowered.
  • Help meet increased public demand for technology that is up-to-date and more convenient
  • Create new opportunities for state employees: In the new IT organization, employees will have more opportunity for training, cross-training, and collaboration on new projects, creating a hub for professional development and the ability to work with and support multiple agencies. As the organization structure improves, there are always opportunities for promotion and advancement, as well.
  • Help plan for the future: This plan will create an organization that will allow the state to identify gaps in services more quickly, understand what hires need to be made, and what advancements are possible within the current infrastructure.

Ultimately, the governor explained, with more effective IT support and improved IT systems, state employees will be able to bring more modern and meaningful solutions to the public and state agencies.

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

On March 17, 2021 at approximately 5:24 pm, the Bridgeport Police Department Patrol Division responded to the 100 block on Union Avenue on a report of shots fired.  Officers located a victim suffering from multiple gun-shot wounds at 100 Blackstone Street.  Medics were called and, with the assistance of police, quickly transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital.  The victim, a 22-year-old Bridgeport man, later died at Bridgeport Hospital. 

The Patrol Division has secured a large crime scene in the 100 block of Union Avenue and at 100 Blackstone Street.  The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the investigation.

The public should expect road closures in the area for several hours as evidence is collected.  

Anyone with information about this crime can call Detective Robert Winkler at 203-581-5244 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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#Bridgeport CT– Unconfirmed report of 2 people shot in the 1400 block of Barnum Avene near Ridgfield Avenue. Reports say the two were driven to the hospital by private vehcile. Police are searching for a crime scene.

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