Fire department update: At approximately 9:00 am, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 50 block of Sedgewick Street for a structure fire. Arriving units found a fire in the rear of the building. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The American Red Cross is relocating the displaced residents; 6 adults and 2 children.
Report of a fire on Sedgewick Street by North Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and knocked down the fire and secured the building. The fire is out at this time. Red cross is on the way to relocate several families affected by the fire.
The Stratford Library will conclude “Sunday Afternoon Talks,” its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm. Guest speaker for the final SAT program of the season will be therapist and author Sherry Minniti D’Elia. The talk is free and open to the public.
Sherry Minniti D’Elia has been a holistic psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years. Her new book is Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Aging That You Wish Someone Told You Plus… What You Might Be Able To Do About It!. Her greatest passion is assisting people on their journeys of healing and self-discovery with suggestions about how to age gracefully. She believes that focusing on healing oneself creates a ripple effect and brings more love and light into the world. Throughout her journey, D’Elia has continued to grow and is committed to loving herself and laughing a little more each day.
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Aging… is the perfect book to bring knowledge, levity, and acceptance about getting older for women of all ages. Funny one-liners about aging are brought to life by delightful photos to help illustrate the inevitable things that happen to everyone. D’Elia provides tips throughout the book that can be funny, heartwarming, or practical, while helping to improve one’s attitude about aging. Autographed copies of her book will be available for purchase after the talk.
The “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series, hosted by Charles Lautier of Stratford, is held from 2–3:30 pm in the Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street in Stratford.
The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club invites the community to celebrate and honor the heroes in their lives by sponsoring a flag in their name at a heartfelt and inspiring event. This unique initiative recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact—whether they are heroes of the past or present.
Each hero’s name will be featured on a personalized medallion, which will be affixed to a full-size American flag. These flags will be prominently displayed at Shelton Veteran Memorial Park.
“This event is a beautiful way to show gratitude and pay tribute to the individuals who inspire us,” said Lucy Andrade, President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. “In March 2020, at the start of COVID, a special nurse, Bonnie Kraft, made it possible for my mom and me to speak to my dad in his final days at Bridgeport Hospital. That last conversation meant the world to us. Bonnie will always be our hero, and I recognize her every year. Everyone has a hero who has touched their life in some way.”
Ceremony Location: Shelton Veteran Memorial Park, Canal Street, Shelton
All proceeds from Flag for Hero go back to the Derby-Shelton community. Recently, the Rotary Club presented a $2,500 check to the Derby Fire Department (on April 24) and another $2,500 to the Shelton Fire Department (on May 1) to help purchase Seek Fire Pro 00 Thermal Imager cameras. These contributions enhance the departments’ capabilities to better protect and serve the community.
To sponsor a flag and honor your hero, visit heroflag.org today.
Join us in making this tribute a powerful symbol of unity, gratitude, and community pride. Let’s come together to celebrate those who have touched our lives and continue to inspire us all.
Report of a multi car crash around the 2500 block of Park Avenue in Bridgeport. A witness on scene said she heard a loud bang and police were right on scene.
A Norwalk High School softball coach has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior and unwanted touching of students on school grounds. Cary Nadel, 70, of Wilton, turned himself in to police on May 9, 2025, and faces four counts of Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and one count of Risk of Injury to a Minor. His bond was set at $100,000, and he is due in court on May 23. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Detective English of the Special Victims Unit at 203-854-3043.
Shelton Man arrested for possession of stolen firearms On 05/06/2025 Shelton Police arrested 18-year-old Nicholas Cano of Shelton and charged him with multiple counts of theft of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, and violation of a protective order. Cano, who was already in custody on other charges, was held on an additional $600,000.00 bond.
The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Coram Rd on 04/14/2025. Shelton Police responded to the residence to assist New Haven Police with locating a stolen unmarked police vehicle. The vehicle was stolen in the town of North Haven approximately 24 hours earlier. The Shelton Police Department assisted the New Haven Police Department with executing a search warrant at the residence of Nicholas Cano. Police recovered ammunition and other items that were inside the stolen vehicle. Cano was not present when the search warrant was executed. Later that day, Cano was located in the town of Naugatuck and taken into custody for charges related to the stolen motor vehicle. On 04/18/2025, a resident from Coram Rd, near Cano’s residence, contacted the Shelton Police Department after locating a bag in the woods containing firearms and police equipment. Responding officers located a bag, which contained four (4) firearms, ammunition, and police equipment. Several of the items in the bag were connected to the stolen police vehicle.
Norwalk Firefighters are on Elmcrest Terrace for a structure fire. Firefighters report a heavy fire from the front of the building, with three hose lines in operation. It sounds like everyone made it out safely but they are still confirming.
