Month: April 2022

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast.

The Stratford Veterans Museum will be scanning pictures of veterans, preferably in uniform, to display at the museum. Veterans are encouraged to bring a photo. All photos will be returned.

The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending may register by calling the Mayor’s Office at (203) 385-4001. Please ask to register for the Veterans Breakfast. Additional details of the event are available at www.townofstratford.com/veterans.

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick Announces Annual Veterans Breakfast

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast.

The Stratford Veterans Museum will be scanning pictures of veterans, preferably in uniform, to display at the museum. Veterans are encouraged to bring a photo. All photos will be returned.

The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending may register by calling the Mayor’s Office at (203) 385-4001. Please ask to register for the Veterans Breakfast. Additional details of the event are available at www.townofstratford.com/veterans.

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2022-04-28@9:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A 3 car accident. 1 car rollover on I-95 northbound near exit 27A. Looks like the new paint scheme is working in preventing last minute people from pulling over to 27A.

Police UPDATE: The homicide victim from Newfield Avenue has been identified as 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III.  Michael had ties to the local area as well as in Port Saint Lucie Florida.   The Bridgeport Police Department offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Michael Bernardo.

#Bridgeport CT– On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market. Upon arrival Officers found the establishment was locked with no answer at the door. A second call was received at approximately 1:05 pm with reports of a possible robbery and a party shot inside the establishment. Upon 2nd arrival officers entered the Garcia Mini Market and located an unresponsive 35 year old man who appeared to be shot to death. Medics responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased. Shortly after 1:05 pm Bridgeport Police identified a party involved in this isolated incident.

The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad has responded to conduct their investigation. A crime scene has been established in the area of Newfield Avenue between Suggetts Lane and Jefferson Street. Newfield Avenue will be closed to through traffic for the next few hours while the Identification Unit processes the scene. Police are notifying next of kin.

Anyone with information about this crime can call Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

2022-04-28@1:42pm– Bridgeport CT– A truck hit a tree on Central Avenue near Deacon Street. The truck approached the construction zone, was waved on by the police officer but for some reason veered off hitting the tree.

2022-04-28@4:15pm–#Shelton CT– #Stratford CT– #ctfire– Report of brush fires on River Road and Route 15 southbound near 51 and 52.

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2022-04-25@3:54pm–#Fairfield CT– A bicyclist was struck by a car at the intersection of Jennings and High Street. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital and the police are investigating.

2022-04-27@5:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire– One civilian was injured in a fire in the 200 block of Broad Street. The fire was located in the upper back porch. Firefighters had it quickly extinguished.

#Bridgeport CT–Today, UI/SCG (AVANGRID) presented a check of $50,000 to the Center for Family Justice.

In an average year, Safe House provides nearly 5,000 bed-nights of shelter to adults and children fleeing from domestic violence at home. But since the pandemic, they have been operating beyond full capacity, In fact, the overflow strain has required a 4,300% increase in hotel bed-nights provided vs. the same period last year!

GoFundMePage UPDATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-dominick-stop-bullying?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-165105444223-ee632f76c61211ec&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B1137-update-supporters-v5bby Kayla Deegan, OrganizerFirst, we wanted to come on here and say thank you all so much for the outpouring support and love. We are speechless and beyond grateful we have such an amazing community and a RALLY behind Dominick. Keep sharing his story so this NEVER happens to another child & so we can get Dom the justice he deserves.After such a terrible attack, I really didn’t think there was good people in the world anymore.Dominick is doing a little better. Yesterday was the first time he actually was able to get a few bites of food past his extremely swollen lips and into his mouth. He could only handle a few bites, but that is some good news. He will sip soup out of a straw as well.He’s such a tough little cookie. The bravest 6 year old i’ve ever known. Being an older sister and so close to your siblings, seeing my baby brother like this is absolutely heart wrenching. No baby should have to lay in a hospital bed like this.Dominick is such a happy go lucky boy and EVERYONE was his friend, no matter what. All he ever wanted to do was ride his bike, play basketball, and go fishing.Now he has to lay in bed for MONTHS until he’s even able to walk outside again. It breaks my heart over and over again. My poor baby is in pain everyday and there isn’t much we can do.Thank you ALL for everything. Sharing, donating, commenting… every little bit helps get his story out.We will keep you all updated on Dominick, thank you.#justicefordom

#Stratford CT– On 04/26/2022 the Stratford Police with the assistance of the Connecticut State
Police conducted part of an ongoing investigation which led officers to the area of
Short Beach to investigate suspicious or hazardous materials. This activity was
part of a larger in progress investigation. At this time the beach is clear of police
activity.

Investigators anticipate an arrest in the incident and no further information is
available at this time. There is no threat to the public.

Viewers have told me that soccer practice was moved and that 3 loud explosions were heard at Short Beach.

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