Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
2021-06-24@12:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit on Birdseye Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bear 211 Visits Pre-School
2021-06-24@12:40pm--#Fairfield CT--#bear211-- The children playing on the playground at St. Timothy Pre-School on Congress Street were quickly brought inside after Bear 211 made a visit. The bear was no longer on the scene when animal control and I arrived after our 15 minute ride to the pre-school. Bear 211 has it's own Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486506749295341 He gets around and fast!
PURA DECISION TO ACCEPT AMENDED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UI
Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding a decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to accept an amended settlement agreement with United Illuminating and state entities to provide millions of dollars in immediate savings and long-term stability for UI customers. In conjunction with a planned start of lower summer standard service rates, UI customers would see a 5.2 percent total bill decrease starting on July 1. “This is a big win for Connecticut families,” Attorney General Tong said. “This amended settlement, with the planned start of lower summer standard service rates, will save UI customers 5.2 percent on their bills starting next week. I commend PURA for approving this amended settlement and working with us to…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing In Black Rock
2021-06-24@12:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing that took place either on Fairfield Avenue or King Street. They were working with the victim to locate the suspect.
Fairfield News: 2 Accidents
2021-06-23@8:24pm--#Fairfield CT-- A report of two separate accidents in the 1800 block of Black Rock Turnpike (McDonald's area). Avoid the area if you can! This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-06-23@8:20pm--#Derby CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a car at the train station at 1 Main Street. The car is fully engulfed. Want a hot deal on your mortgage? Visit our sponsor:
Fairfield News: Crash!
2021-06-23@1:58pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--- A two car crash at the I-95 southbound exit 23 (Kings Highway Cutoff) and Meadowbrook Road with at least 2 injuries.
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS BILL LEGALIZING AND SAFELY REGULATING ADULT-USE CANNABIS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont this afternoon signed into law legislation that legalizes and safely regulates the adult-use of cannabis in Connecticut. The legislation contains comprehensive reforms that address many areas, including equity, criminal justice, public health, and public safety. “For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety,” Governor Lamont said. “The law that I signed today begins to right some of those wrongs by creating a comprehensive framework for a regulated market that prioritizes public health, public safety, criminal justice, and equity. It will help eliminate the dangerous, unregulated market and support a new and equitable sector of our economy that will create jobs. The states surrounding…
LANCE EDWARDS APPOINTED ACTING FIRE CHIEF IN THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport made the appointment of Lance Edwards to be Acting Fire Chief for the Bridgeport Fire Department. “Acting Fire Chief Edwards has served our community on various levels in the Bridgeport Fire Department,” stated Mayor Ganim. “We look forward to his leadership and contributions in this new role, while maintaining the safety of Bridgeport residents.” Acting Fire Chief Lance Edwards has over 30 years of experience in firefighting and fire management. He started in 1988 in the town of Stratford as a firefighter, eventually moving up to the rank of Lieutenant and then Assistant Chief. He also has extensive background in labor-management mediation and negotiations.