2021-10-06@11:58am--#Bridgeport Firefighters were called to Blackham School and the media report called for a structure fire at the school. The school was quickly evacuated and the firefighters reported on the radio that an electrical fire on the second floor was extinguished and that it did not extend elsewhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6HiktUI0Xg
2021-10-06@12:00PMish-- A viewer reported a water main break at Barnum and Sage Avenue. Fairfield Fire Department report another water main break at the street formerly known as Prince Street. This news report is made possible by:
2021-10-06@10:10am-- #Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire was on Sky Top Terrace, apparently a landscaper truck. Special thanks to Sheryl Petmom for the heads up and Mike for the photo!
2021-10-06@10:50am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a rubbish fire in an apartment on Hawthorne Street. The quick response kept the fire from spread to other apartments. Our sponsor can make this like it never even happened!
WILLIMANTIC, CT– Governor Ned Lamont today joined state and local officials at Willimantic Public Library to mark National Digital Inclusion Week, an annual observance promoting digital equity across the country. During the event, the governor emphasized his administration’s efforts to help families in Connecticut get online and leverage digital tools for learning, work, telehealth, and other applications. Most notably, the governor highlighted the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), which provides a $50 credit to many residents’ monthly bills with most carriers. In addition, libraries, community-based organizations throughout the state, and individual carriers offer programs to support residents. As of September 1, nearly 70,000 Connecticut residents participated in EBB. “We’re doing everything we can to modernize state government and ensure our…
2021-10-05@10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on scene of an assault on Rainbow Road. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/
Police say in response to my inquiry: "Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and/or through media". THEN WHY WASN'T THIS ROBBERY AND PURSUIT POSTED? It appears to be a full lack of transparency at the Bridgeport Police Department. What else is happening that I don't know to ask about? Why isn't the Bridgeport Police more forthcoming with crimes LIKE ALL THE OTHER POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN OUR AREA? Police UPDATE: "At approximately 18:16hrs, a juvenile, reported his bicycle, IPhone 12, and headphones, were stolen allegedly at gunpoint by four (4) black males wearing ski masks on East Main Street. The victim stated he was knocked off his bike and his phone and headphones taken, he stated…
#Bridgeport CT-- Two sergeants/supervisors failed random drug test last week. One for steroid use and the other for marijuana. According to a memo issued by the police chief, both are on "paid administrative status". This is the second time the sergeant failed the test for marijuana and according to city policy he should be terminated. Although marijuana is now legal in Connecticut, according to the federal government, police are not allowed to carry a firearm if they consume pot. I reached out to Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Police on October 2nd for more information or/or comment but he has not replied back. This news report is made possible by:
Commissioner Andrew N. Mais issued a department notice recently announcing a thirty (30) day period of public comment on the National Council on Compensation Insurance’s (“NCCI”) voluntary loss cost and assigned risk rate filing. NCCI is proposing that the Department approve an overall average change of -14.1% to the current voluntary loss costs and an overall average change of -8.2% to the current assigned risk rate level. This is the 8th year in a row the department has received a filing requesting an overall decrease to Workers’ Comp rates. The filing is currently under actuarial review and if the decrease is approved, businesses will see these costs continue to decline in 2022. The new loss costs and assigned risk rates which are the…
#STRATFORD — Mayor Laura R. Hoydick recently announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $25,996 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Stratford Fire Department firefighter training. The competitive AFG program awarded only 27 grants out of over 8,000 applications nationwide in the current AFG fiscal year. “I am proud that our Fire Department is always finding ways to improve their service in protecting Stratford and our neighboring towns,” said Mayor Hoydick. “When I saw the training program that the department wanted to participate in I was pleased to authorize the grant application.” Stratford Fire Chief Brian Lampart explained, “Stratford applied for the grant to enhance our Rescue Operations Training to help us further prepare for situations that put the people we serve…
