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.
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.
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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.
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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 residents are online – not in line,” Governor Lamont said. “But that means each and every one of our residents needs access to the internet so that we don’t leave behind the people who need us most. There are critical efforts underway at the local, state, and federal level to overcome the digital divide, and I am grateful to every person supporting Connecticut residents and advocating for more access.”
“Connecticut is taking steps forward every day that help our residents get connected, but we know we have more work to do,” Doug Casey, executive director of the Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology, said. “This year’s broadband bill will help fund the expansion of broadband in the state and help provide a clearer picture of where residents have access — and where they don’t. I’m thankful for Governor Lamont’s support in this important work and inspired by our local libraries and other community organizations that help residents make the most of technology once they get connected.”
“COVID-19 has caused disruptions in three school years now, and students and teachers have been forced to be resilient and flexible in their ability to learn and teach in unprecedented ways,” Congressman Joe Courtney said. “Even as students finally return to classrooms, a working computer and internet access at home are absolutely essential for ensuring they can access lessons and information, remain connected to their peers, and stay in touch with their teachers whenever, and however they need to. Congress created the Emergency Broadband Benefit program to make sure that families can provide internet access for their students and so that learning isn’t further disrupted. I’m glad to see that families in Willimantic, and in towns throughout eastern Connecticut are taking advantage of this federal relief funding.”
“Access to the internet is vital in today’s world, and there are a number of roadblocks that our patrons might face in reaching the internet,” Daniel Paquette, director of the Willimantic Public Library said. “Some of the roadblocks might be internet service, devices to use the internet, or just the basic knowledge of how to use a computer. It’s important that we continue to get creative to address these challenges, and keep up the public-private collaboration at all levels of government to try and bridge the gap by providing places where anyone can access the internet as well as assistance getting what they need.”
This year, Governor Lamont signed Public Act 21-159, supporting equitable access to broadband.
Connecticut-based information can be found at portal.ct.gov/getonline.
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2021-10-05@10:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police on scene of an assault on Rainbow Road. There are no further details.
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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 one of the suspects sped off with the bicycle north on Kossuth Street while others got into a vehicle. A broadcast of the vehicle’s description was put out over the air. At approximately 20:41hrs, BPD observed a vehicle matching the description on Iranistan and Benham and gave chase. A police pursuit continued on I95 towards Milford but was called off a short time later by BPD. This is currently an active investigation.
No business was robbed so uncertain where that derived. As stated, the incident is still under investigation and if any information is confirmed we will alert the public but right now PD is gathering any and all factual information at this time.
As stated in previous emails, all calls of significance are reported to the public when confirmation of an actual incident is approved by BPD. All media under law are certainly allowed access to police reports as described in Sec. 1-210. (Formerly Sec. 1-19). Access to public records. However; there are Exempt Records meeting various criteria within this law that cannot be shared until confirmed. These are the guidelines that we are governed. Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and/or through media. The Public can follow our City’s social media and or sign up for alerts like the media to receive late breaking incidents, if desired. We should in fact let the public know of this again”.
2021-10-05@8:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are looking for a black Toyota Rav 4 with a missing back bumper with 4 armed males involved in an armed robbery earlier today. Police were following the vehicle until it got off exit 34 in Milford and the Rav 4 was involved in an accident losing the back bumper. Where the robbery occurred is also a mystery because, well, you know…Ganim.
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#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.
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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.
The new loss costs and assigned risk rates which are the subject of the Public Notice take effect on January 1, 2022.
The Connecticut Insurance Department has summarized the filing and provided a link to supporting documentation, here:
Additional information is included in the September 24 department notice.
The public is encouraged to submit comments concerning the filing to Cathleen Cirone, Insurance Associate Examiner, via email at Cathleen.Cirone@ct.gov by October 25, 2021. There is no public hearing scheduled for this filing.
#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 and our firefighters at risk of severe injury, such as rescues on a steep embankment alongside I-95, beneath a bridge over the Housatonic River, or up high on a cell tower. This grant will help us continue to elevate our standards of service and readiness for our community and region. We are grateful for the support of Mayor Hoydick, FEMA and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro as we pursued this AFG funding opportunity.”
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