Month: July 2023

Route 8 Wrong Way Driver

Terron Jones of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a statement” Today  Around 1842hrs a wrong way driver entered the ramp on the south bound side of route 8. This resulted in more than 4 vehicles involved in the crash. At least 4 people were transported to the hospital with regard to the initial reports.  The State Solice are on-scene and are the lead investigators on this incident”.

2023-07-09@6:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– cttraffic–

State police put out a warning of a wrong way driver on

Route 8 southbound near exit 5. A few moments later a call went out

for a crash between exit 3 and 4 with entrapment

THE HIGHWAY IS NOW REPORTED SHUTDOWN FOR EXTRICATION

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SECOND JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR GUNSHOT AT TRUMBULL MALL

#Trumbull police arrested the primary suspect involved in the shooting incident that took place at the Trumbull mall on May, 29, 2023. This sixteen (16) year old male resident of Bridgeport turned himself in to Trumbull Police Headquarters on Wednesday, July 6 for the outstanding warrant of his arrest.

He was criminally processed and charged with Reckless Endangerment First Degree, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Threatening First Degree, and Breach of Peace. He was then turned over to the custody of the Juvenile Residential Center Superintendent at Bridgeport to be held, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on July 12, 2023.

Trumbull police detectives thoroughly investigated this incident, collected various types of evidence, and interviewed witnesses which all lead to the identification of this primary shooting suspect. The Trumbull police, with the assistance of the Bridgeport police, additionally executed a search warrant on this juvenile suspect’s residence where additional pieces of crucial evidence were recovered linking him to the shooting and lead to the issuance of the warrant for his arrest

Fairfield Reopens Park

Fairfield, CT – July 7, 2023 – The Fairfield community is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Sgt. Thomas Murphy Park, located behind Fairfield Fire Headquarters on 140 Reef Road and parallel to Nichols Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 3:30 pm.

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and RTM, the park has undergone a remarkable transformation. In February of 2023, a total of $150,000 in funding was approved from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This funding has been utilized to demolish and remove the existing playground equipment and install brand-new equipment, including additional picnic tables and benches for enhanced community enjoyment.

Bridgeport News: Pleasure Beach To Open

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport launched an effort to ensure safety for all visitors and completed multiple tick applications which started June 30th.

In a proactive effort to safely open Pleasure Beach, our team has undergone multiple site visits including members from the State of Connecticut specializing in tick population/control, the Connecticut Audubon Society, and outside contractors.

The distribution of tick applications will continue once every three weeks The Parks Department will continue the mowing, maintenance, and beach combing throughout the season.

Pleasure Beach Taxi Service will officially be open on July 8th, (Weekends Only, including Holidays). The Taxi Free Service to Pleasure Beach begins at 10am and stops at 4pm, Pleasure Beach closure is at 6pm.

$3.6 MILLION FOR BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HARTFORD–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) announced that Bridgeport Public Schools will receive a $3.62 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools program to lower energy costs, create healthier and safer learning environments, and promote workforce development. This grant is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

“Bridgeport has one of Connecticut’s highest rates of asthma in children, and this $3.6 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help lower harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the classroom. Not only will it make schools safer, healthier, and more energy efficient, it will also create good-paying union jobs and fund new apprenticeship opportunities,” said Murphy.

“Connecticut children deserve to breathe clean air. This significant federal funding will help Bridgeport upgrade their outdated HVAC systems to create safer, more energy-efficient environments for kids to learn and thrive. On top of all that good, this funding will allow Bridgeport to fund clean energy apprenticeship programs for students—doubling the impact of this $3.6 million investment. I am proud to see this funding headed to Bridgeport and I look forward to continued investments to support infrastructure upgrades in our schools,” said Blumenthal.

“Kids should be able to focus on their classwork without worrying about the quality of air they’re breathing. I am proud to bring funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law home to Connecticut’s Fourth District to improve the health of our children with safer, greener infrastructure in our schools. With this investment, Bridgeport’s education system will become a statewide leader in energy efficiency, with the capabilities to foster a new generation of STEM students through engineering apprenticeship and internship programs,” said Himes.

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