Bridgeport News: Structure Fire2022-03-28@6:14pm–#Bridgeport CT— Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on Wessels Avenue. EMS just reported two possible patients from the scene.
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2022-03-28@5:50pm–#Ansonia CT– Firefighters at Rosa Mina Restaurant on East Main Street for a working structure fire.
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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin that may bring potential new helicopter lines to Sikorsky’s Stratford facility, sustain more than 7,000 jobs, and keep Sikorsky’s headquarters in Connecticut through 2042.
Lockheed Martin, the parent company of Sikorsky, is bidding on helicopter programs that will replace several existing programs, including the legendary Black Hawk. The agreement, which needs legislative approval from the Connecticut General Assembly, provides up to $75 million in incentives depending on the level of work secured.
“Today is an important milestone in our ongoing partnership with Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky,” Governor Lamont said. “If approved, this agreement will support new helicopter production in Connecticut and help enable thousands of Sikorsky jobs for decades to come. I look forward to working with the General Assembly to ratify legislation that will maintain Connecticut’s global reputation as a leader in aerospace innovation.”
“For nearly a century, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, has been a proud partner to Connecticut and business across the state,” Paul Lemmo, president of Sikorsky, said. “Our collaboration with the State of Connecticut and Governor Ned Lamont on this project will sustain and help bring more high-tech, high-paying jobs to the state, while bolstering Connecticut’s leadership in aerospace production for decades to come.”
The proposed 20-year agreement ensures that if Lockheed Martin is successful in securing these federal contracts, the production work will occur in Connecticut. The performance-based incentives will be in the form of sales and use tax offsets and tax credits. The agreement requires Sikorsky to maintain its headquarters in Connecticut and maintain significant employment through 2042, among other requirements.
Sikorsky has facilities in Stratford, Bridgeport, Shelton, North Haven, and Trumbull, and has 242 suppliers throughout Connecticut.
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Shelton News: Structure Fire2022-03-28@3:20pm–#Shelton CT– #ctfire– A structure fire at Perry and Coram Avenue, heavy fire reported from the third floor.
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2022-03-28@1:28pm–#Milford CT– Report of a tractor-trailer over turned at Pepe’s Farm Woodmont Road. The driver got out alright, firefighters called for fluids on the ground.
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that a new schedule will take effect on Sunday, March 27, 2022, on the New Haven Line, operated by Metro-North Railroad. The new schedule will also include additional weekday train service and train time adjustments on the New Canaan Line (NCL). The Danbury Line and Waterbury Line schedules remain unchanged.
New Haven Line (NHL) customers will see an increase in weekday train service to approximately 91% of pre-pandemic levels, an increase of 34 trains, bringing the total number of weekday trains to 278 trains. The new schedule includes the restoration of pre-pandemic zoned express trains. Connecticut stations having express trains restored include Cos Cob, Riverdale, Stamford, Fairfield, Fairfield Metro, Bridgeport, Stratford, West Haven, and New Haven. Additionally, NCL service will increase to 40 trains per weekday, and train times will be adjusted to closely match pre-pandemic service and reduce travel times between New Canaan and Grand Central Terminal.
“With the addition of express trains to the schedule, New Haven Line riders will have more and faster travel options during the morning and evening commute. It is gratifying to see the return of our riders after the pandemic. We are on the right track,” said Rich Andreski, CTDOT Public Transportation Bureau Chief.
Peak fares have resumed as well with the restoration of most peak period service. For additional information on fares and discounts visit Metro-North fares (mta.info).
All rail customers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding using Ticket Vending Machines, or the MTA eTix mobile app.
CTDOT and Metro-North Railroad remind customers to always wear a mask or face covering at train stations and when traveling on the train. Customers who feel sick should not use public transportation.
The updated NHL train schedule is available at www.mta.info/mnr. Customers are encouraged to check the schedule and status of service before they travel.
For information on how to use the MTA eTix app visit www.mta.info/mta-etix
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2022-03-27@8:19pm–#Norwalk CT– EMS on the way to Davenport Street for a person knocked out after a fight.
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2022-03-27@5:08pm–#Westport CT– #cttraffic– A crash reported I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18. No word on injuries.
2022-03-22 #Fairfield CT– Police are investigating a burglary at Fairfield Dermatology in the 1300 block of the Post Road. 2 laptops, petty cash in the amount of $100, and possibly some products were taken sometime overnight. There was not sign of of forced entry.
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2022-03-27@12:45am–#Stratford CT– #ctfire— Firefighters were called to an activated fire alarm at the Chase Bank on 2885 Main Street. The discovered smoke but found it to be a overheated/fire in a refrigerator at Ambrosia Bakery. The firefighters had challenges trying to locate the source with all the business closed and locked between the bank and the bakery.
