Month: April 2024

Bridgeport News: BRIDGEPORT POLICE PATROL DIVISION MAKES STOLEN FIREARM ARREST

On Monday, April 8, 2024, around 6:00 pm, Bridgeport Police Officers Alston and Kamara responded promptly to a report from a victim who claimed he had been threatened with a firearm at the PT Barnum Apartments. The officers swiftly conducted an investigation, resulting in the recovery of a stolen black Springfield 9mm firearm from Hamden, loaded with 11 live rounds and ready for use. 23-year-old Kamali Cennamo was arrested and charged with Threatening 1st Degree, Theft of a Firearm, Carrying a pistol without a Permit, and Interfering with an officer. Cennamo’s bond was set at $75,000. This arrest underscores the dedication of Bridgeport’s Police Patrol Division to maintaining community safety.

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Stratford Library Offers “Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry” April 16

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special sports history presentation, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports”, on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports – maybe the world. Hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin, “Red Sox- Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports” features videos of the biggest moments of the rivalry from well over a century, as well as trivia questions for the patrons to ponder. From the sale of Babe Ruth in 1919 that launched the Yankees dynasty and Curse of the Bambino to Joe DiMaggio vs. Ted Williams to the Brawl of 1967 to Bucky "Freaking" Dent to Munson vs. Fisk to the Red Sox Revenge of 2004 all the way to today, this lively program is a blast for sports fans. Following his talk, Gitlin will have autographed copies of his Ultimate New York Yankees Time Machine Book and Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book for sale. “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports” will take place in the Stratford Library Lovell Room from 7-8 pm on April 16. Doors open at 6:30 pm. General seating. For further information call the library at: 203.385.4162 or visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org.

Phantom Crash: Bridgeport Firefighters Pursue Mysterious iPhone Activation on Boston Av

2024-04-08@7:49pm–#Bridgeport CT–The Bridgeport Emergency Center received an Apple iPhone emergency activation of a crash on Boston Avenue. Firefighters searched but could not locate the wreck. A callback to the phone was an open line with no one answering. Firefighters continued to search with no luck.

Last week the ECC received a crash report on I-95 exit 27A. Apparently the phone fell out of the car while making the turn.

First Selectwoman Announces Traffic and Pedestrian Safety & SS4A Update Session

Thursday, April 25 @ 7:00 PM

Westport, CT – First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced that, in coordination with the Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and Public Safety Departments, the Town will host its next Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Update Session on Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting will be to update the public on the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Task Force’s progress and to allow additional discussion and input from residents about traffic and areas of concern they may have in their neighborhoods.

Included in this discussion will be Town employees who are experienced in traffic management, knowledgeable of roadway conditions, engineering, and possible speed calming solutions, as well as the regulations and oversight authority of the Town. We will also be joined during the meeting by our consultant team responsible for the preparation of the Town of Westport’s Safety Action Plan which has been funded through a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant from the federal government. Representatives from our lead consultant Tighe & Bond, along with their partners from FHI Studio and CDM Smith will be in attendance to provide an update on their work to date on the project.

All interested residents are encouraged to attend. They will have the opportunity to express concerns and gain knowledge about what steps may be feasible or are already in progress to help manage and mitigate traffic and safety issues. The Representatives from the consulting team will present an introduction to the Safety Action Plan project including an overview of the Safety Action Plan requirements, study process and work tasks, and overall project timeline. They will also provide an update on the information and responses collected to date through the interactive map survey which is currently available to the public Following a short presentation, the project team will be available to answer questions and provide more information regarding ways for the public to participate throughout the study process.

The interactive, online survey provides residents with an opportunity to share insights, experiences, and suggestions to help shape the future of road safety in Westport. To complete the online survey, please visit https://tinyurl.com/Westport-SS4A-Survey. The survey is mobile-friendly and can be completed in just a few minutes.

First Selectwoman Tooker noted, “The work to address traffic and pedestrian safety challenges is ongoing, and an important function of town staff. Both Town staff and representatives from our Safe Streets and Roads for All Study consultants at Tighe & Bond have been working diligently to gather information, answer questions, address comments and concerns, and administer specific road and safety-related projects with the LTA. I am happy to report that by working together, we have made strides in resolving a number of traffic and road safety concerns in Westport. There is more work to do, and community input and engagement are important components of the mission to make Westport a safe and welcoming place for residents, visitors and business owners.”

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