Month: May 2025

State News

Bad Bud Recall

May 10, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Department has been informed by Curaleaf that the following medical marijuana product has been voluntarily recalled: Product Name: Curaleaf Whole Flower 3.5g Auburn (H) 00580 Batch Number: 2412267F4-AT NDC: 00580 Expiration Date: 3/3/2026 This product has been recalled due to the results of a 60-day stability test that fell outside of the acceptable range for total yeast and mold. Stability testing is an important way to ensure a product maintains its quality. When a product does not pass a stability test, it is a sign that the product’s shelf life may be shorter than originally expected. The recalled product passed all required laboratory testing at the time it was distributed to cannabis establishments for retail sale. If you have…

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Fairfield Food & Beverage

Italian Kitchen Celebrates 13 Years in Fairfield with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

May 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/b5TR7qOYScs Italian Kitchen Celebrates 13 Years in Fairfield with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Fairfield, CT — May 9, 202 Italian Kitchen proudly celebrated its 13th anniversary today with a heartfelt ribbon cutting at its longtime home at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield. Surrounded by friends, family, community members, and local dignitaries including First Selectman Bill Gerber, owner Dominick Giresi Jr. and his father, founder Dominick Giresi Sr., marked the milestone with gratitude and excitement. “Fairfield, we love you,” said Dominick Jr. during the event. “You’ve made us feel like more than just a business—you’ve made us part of your family.” The Giresi family expressed deep appreciation to the Fairfield community and local supporters such as DoingItLocal, who helped capture the celebration.…

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Fairfield

Senator Tony Hwang Welcomes World Class Game Changing Cancer Center to  Our Backyard

May 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT — In a momentous step forward in the fight against cancer, State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield/Easton) joined Hartford HealthCare CEO Jeffrey A. Flaks, St. Vincent’s Medical Center President Bill Jennings, and Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), alongside healthcare professionals and community leaders, to celebrate the grand opening of the Hartford HealthCare/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Fairfield. Senator Hwang proudly welcomed this state-of-the-art facility to the 28th Senate District, calling it a “transformational and life-saving milestone” for Connecticut families. “This is a game-changing moment for our community and our entire state,” said Senator Hwang. “With this world-class cancer care partnership now in our backyard, we bring cutting-edge treatment,…

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Bridgeport

Handheld & Backpack Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited Starting May 15

May 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - The Conservation Department reminds Westport residents and landscape crews that this is the start of the second year of prohibition for gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport.  Starting on May 15, 2025, the use of handheld and backpack gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited. Conservation Director Colin Kelly stated, “As of Thursday, May 15, 2025, gas-powered leaf blowers may not be used during Summer. According to the Leaf Blower Ordinance, passed by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in 2023, ‘Summer’ is defined as the days beginning on May 15th and ending on October 15th of each year.”  Additional information may be found on the Conservation Department page on the Town Website: Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ordinance Mr. Kelly continued, “Last year we…

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Fairfield

Crash!

May 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a car that hit a pole in front of the Cumberland Farms on Kings Highway East, right off of Exit 24, in Fairfield. According to unconfirmed radio reports, the pole was damaged and traffic may be impacted as they secure the pole.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Public Schools Celebrates Historic South-West Conference Admission for Bassick and Harding High Schools

May 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT — In a historic move for Bridgeport athletics, Bassick High School and Harding High School have been officially accepted into the South-West Conference (SWC), effective with the 2026–2027 school year. This marks the first time in over a decade that these two schools will compete as full members of a structured interscholastic athletic conference, opening new doors for student-athletes in the city.  The SWC voted last week to approve the expansion, which brings total membership to 16 schools. With this milestone, Bassick and Harding will now share the field, court, and track with some of the state’s most competitive and recognized programs, including Bethel, Brookfield, Bunnell, Immaculate, Joel Barlow, Kolbe Cathedral, Masuk, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Notre…

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Stratford

Water Rescue

May 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford first responders were called to the Birdseye Boat Ramp when a car drove off the ramp into the Long Island Sound. The elderly man was deceased when the car was towed in. Police stated that he was the only person in the car and that the incident was self-initiated. 2025-05-07@1:30pm--#Stratford CT

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State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY

May 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to freeze the development of wind energy. “This is yet another lawless effort by Donald Trump to enrich the fossil fuel industry and illegally micromanage state business. Connecticut has the right to secure our energy future, and one that makes the most sense for our costs and climate,” said Attorney General Tong. On January 20, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum that, among other things, indefinitely halted all federal approvals necessary for the development of offshore and onshore wind energy projects pending federal review. Pursuant to this directive, federal agencies have stopped all permitting and approval…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Investigate Large-Scale Vehicle Gathering at Local Business Lot

May 6, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., a Fairfield Police officer observed a group of individuals and vehicles gathering in the parking lot of Stop & Shop located at 760 Villa Avenue.As the officer began coordinating a law enforcement response, the Fairfield Police Department was simultaneously managing several significant emergency calls. Due to the nature and urgency of those calls, an immediate full-scale response to the parking lot was not initiated. As there was no active threat to the public, the officer on scene monitored the situation while awaiting additional units to ensure a coordinated and safe approach.Once the other emergency calls were stabilized, a team of several officers proceeded into the parking lot as…

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