Month: August 2021

Stratford Health Department to Offer Annual Childhood Immunization Clinics and Physicals

Stratford, Connecticut (August 9th, 2021) – The Stratford Health Department is hosting a series of immunization clinics and physicals for Stratford’s youth starting in mid-August. The immunization clinics and physicals will be offered, by appointment only, at the Birdseye Municipal Complex, located at 468 Birdseye Street in Stratford.  

Physical Examinations 

  • Monday, August 16th                       9 :00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Immunization Clinics 

  • Tuesday, August 24th                       8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 
  • Thursday, August 26th                      8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics urge every child keep up-to-date with wellness visits and routine vaccinations despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. “Keeping up with your child’s wellness visits and annual vaccination schedule is vital to keep them healthy during the ongoing pandemic and protect them against vaccine-preventable diseases” says Bernice Bova, Public Health Nurse. 

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Stratford Health Department is taking all necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of visitors coming in for an appointment. Visitors can expect to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms when scheduling their child’s appointment and upon arrival to the clinic. Masks will be required when inside the building and temperature checks will be part of the screening prior to entry.  

Vaccinations and physical exams are by appointment only. Available vaccines include tetanus, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, chicken pox (varicella), mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR), polio, and meningitis. Tuberculosis skin tests will also be available, but patients must plan accordingly since it requires a second visit. Parents or guardians must accompany their child and must bring the child’s immunization records with them. There is a $20.00 charge for their first immunization, and $5.00 for each immunization thereafter. Physicals are $75.00 (cash or check).  

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call the Stratford Health Department at 203-385-4090.  

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Westport News: Forgery/Larceny in the Third Degree

#Westport CT– On March 26, 2018, the Westport Police began to investigate a stolen check complaint
that was lodged by a local resident. The complainant stated that his financial institution had
mailed him new checks which he said were never received. The complainant told the officer that
when he called his bank to ascertain why the checks had yet to arrive, he was told that one of the
checks that had supposedly been mailed to him had already been cashed. The check in question
was made out to a person named April Pirrello in the amount of $600.00. The complainant said
he never wrote that check nor does he know anybody by that name.


The investigating officer determined that the check was cashed at a check cashing store in
Bridgeport, CT. A detective went to that location and was able to attain surveillance footage of
the suspect allegedly cashing the fraudulent check. Based on the surveillance footage, the
suspect was reportedly positively identified as April Pirrello. Additional evidence purportedly
tying her to this crime was obtained during the investigation. A warrant for Ms. Pirrello’s arrest
was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.


On the morning of August 12, 2021, Ms. Pirrello turned herself in at the Westport Police
Department. Per the warrant, she was charged with Larceny in the Fifth Degree and Forgery in
the Third Degree. She was released on a $10,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at
Stamford Superior Court on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

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Westport Domestic Violence Task Force Announces Back-to-School

Supply Drive

(Westport, CT)- From Monday, August 9 th through Sunday, August 15 th , the Westport Domestic
Violence Task Force (WDVTF) will be collecting back-to-school supplies for residents of the
two Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that service our area.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) supports individuals on their journey to safety.
DVCC advocates for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships. It offers
multiple services and professional staff to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence
and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their
families. All victim services are free and confidential, and all services offered are
multicultural/multilingual. These services include assistance with basic needs such as food,
clothing, and personal items. Counseling and legal services are also introduced in addition to
transportation assistance, children’s advocacy, weekly play-based children’s programming
focused on self-esteem and healthy communication and referrals to community resources. The
DVCC also provides economic advocacy, including budget development and assistance with job
searches and resumes.
The DVCC safe house and community clients are in need of the following items to ensure
the children are prepared for the new school year:
New Unused Backpacks
Notebooks
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Crayons

New and Unused Lunch Boxes
Graphing Calculators
*Also needed are diapers in various sizes

Donations can be left in the collection bin located in the lobby of the Westport Police
Department, 50 Jesup Road, Westport.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, help can be reached via the 24 hour hotline,
1-888-774-2900 and additional information can be found on the DVCC website, www.dvccct.org
For more information on Westport Domestic Violence Task Force initiatives, please check out
our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Westport-Domestic-Violence-Task-Force-
1550811978272839/.

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Fairfield News: Garage Fire

2021-08-13 #Fairfield CT– Around 10am firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire behind 44 Turney Road.  As impressive as the flames were, the firefighters had the fire out and under control about 15 minutes after the water supply was established.  After chasing hot spots and opening up walls to make sure the fire was out they recalled the fire within a half hour from the start.  There were no reported injuries and the fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause.

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