A witness told me the woman driving the gray Subaru first hit the wall at Pizza Post on Tunxis Hill Road, possibly panicking, according to the witness, then allegedly took off, hitting additional vehicles in the process.
2025-05-06@3:36pm–#Fairfield CT
From Operation Hope:
We look forward to gathering at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield on Thursday, May 8 to acknowledge the efforts of our volunteers, donors and friends who help us end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time. This year, we are delighted to honor Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Fairfield & Southport, as our “Champion of Hope,” and its co-founders, Helene Daly and Alexis Harrison. Through this grassroots organization, Helene and Alexis have made outstanding contributions in our community and work tirelessly to further our mission. Due to the popularity of this event, we are currently offering a waitlist. Please contact Suzanne Francis, Events Manager, here to be added to the waitlist. Please consider a program ad, a Friends listing or a donation in support of the 40 years of Operation Hope’s efforts. Click here for details. Thank you!
A 27-year-old man arrested last week for holding a female captive on Gregory St. was charged today with Attempted Murder for two recent stabbings in Bridgeport. Nicholas Allwood was arraigned today at Bridgeport Superior Court at 172 Golden Hill St. and charged with Criminal Attempt Murder, two counts of Assault on the First Degree, and two counts of Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.
Allwood is accused of stabbing the same adult male victim twice. The first stabbing happened at the intersection of Iranistan Ave. and State St. on February 10th, 2025. The second happened on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, on Hanover St. – two hours before the kidnapping arrest. The stabbing victim, a Bridgeport resident, suffered serious injuries during both attacks. Police are not releasing the motive for the assaults.
Detective Elizabeth Santora of the Homicide Unit investigated the stabbings that resulted in today’s charges.
Allwood, who calls himself “Hot Head,” used an alias when he was shot on Gregory St. on Easter morning. With the help of the United States Marshals Service, Bridgeport Homicide Detectives subsequently identified him. Allwood was found to have felony warrants in multiple states under his real name and date of birth.
The Bridgeport Police were searching for Nicholas Allwood when he committed the second stabbing on Wednesday. Bridgeport Detectives, Task Force Officers, FBI Task Force Officers and Bridgeport Patrol Officers then conducted nearly two-hour manhunt for him. He was tracked to a house on Gregory St. Officers were readying to enter the house when the kidnapping victim came running out chased by Allwood, who was armed with a knife. Police quickly disarmed Allwood and took him into custody. Officers did not know the female was being held against her will at the time. Allwood was also charged Wednesday with assaulting the female and assaulting a Bridgeport Police Officer, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Reckless Endangerment and Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell.
Nicholas Allwood was incarcerated at the Bridgeport Correctional Center when he was charged today.
Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport in the church parking lot on Hillandale Road. Firefighters quickly took care of it.
2025-05-06@12:00pm–#Westport CT
Fairfield Emergency Communicators received a number of calls for a crash with downed wires and utility poles. When firefighters arrived, they found two cars ensnared in the power lines. The victims needed to remain in their cars for about 20 minutes for UI to arrive and turn off the power. All occupants refused medical treatment on the scene.
Report of a street fight on Markel Court, according to unconfirmed radio reports.
2025-05-05@10:42pm–#Bridgeport CT
Report of a tree that fell down and hit a house at the 700 block of Indian Avenue Ext.
Report of a ‘jack-knifed’ tractor trailer on I-95 between exits 26 and 27 Northbound. First responders are on scene.
Westport, CT – Golden Luxe, a new full-service beauty salon located at 1779 Post Road East, is now open and welcoming clients to a luxurious and relaxing experience. Led by owner Carla, the salon specializes in hair extensions, color, color corrections, haircuts, makeup, and men’s grooming services. Golden Luxe prides itself on using top-tier color lines such as Goldwell and Redken, and offers a curated extension corner featuring high-quality hair for clients looking to add volume or length. The salon is designed with comfort in mind, offering cozy robes and a calming atmosphere where guests can unwind and feel their best.
Conveniently situated across from Stop & Shop, Golden Luxe offers ample parking in the front, side, and rear of the building, with a rear entrance available for easy access. The salon operates Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended evening hours until 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Whether you’re in need of a transformation or a touch-up, Carla and her team are ready to help you look and feel your best. For appointments or inquiries, visit the salon in person or call during business hours.
Fairfield, CT – The Town of Fairfield’s Department of Community & Economic Development, in partnership with Sustainable Fairfield, the Sponsors of Energize ConnecticutSM, Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating (UI) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG), and the Connecticut Green Bank, will offer a free workshop on Tuesday, May 13th, aimed at helping businesses and nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, undertake energy-related building improvements.
The workshop will feature guest speakers Peter Ludwig of Connecticut Green Bank and Colleen Morrison of UI and SCG.
Attendees can expect to learn more about how to lower their energy costs and fund energy-related improvements including solar installation through programs such as C-PACE and the Small Business Energy Advantage Program.
C-PACE, which stands for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, is an innovative program that lets property owners pay for green improvements over time through a voluntary benefit assessment on their property tax bill. C-PACE makes it easier for building owners to secure low-interest capital to fund energy improvements and is structured so that energy savings more than offset the benefit assessment.
The SBEA Program features a no-cost, no-obligation energy assessment of a facility that includes lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration systems and a customized recommendation including an estimate of savings, available incentives, and attractive financing for the balance of the installed costs.
The workshop will be held at the Fairfield Theatre Company, located at 70 Sanford Street in Fairfield.
Parking is available in the Sanford Street Parking lot directly across from FTC or at the Sherman Green Lot (1451 Post Road).
Sign-in and informal networking will commence at 8:00 a.m. The program will commence at 8:15 a.m., and run through 9:30 a.m.
Coffee and a continental breakfast will be provided.
“Energy efficiency is important to our community,” stated Fairfield’s Director of Economic Development, Mark Barnhart. “That’s why we are delighted to be co-sponsoring this workshop that allows organizations to go green while saving money.”
“Our support for the workshop illustrates Sustainable Fairfield’s strong commitment to helping businesses and non-profits, in addition to individuals and households, take meaningful steps for greater sustainability and cost-efficient energy use,” said Bob Wall, Sustainable Fairfield chairman.
The program is free of charge, but advanced registration is encouraged as space is limited. To register, please visit the link here.
For further information, contact Mark Barnhart, Director of Community & Economic Development, at (203) 256-3120 or mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org.
About the Speakers
Peter Ludwig leads outreach for Connecticut Green Bank’s building solutions programs. In this role, he builds strategic partnerships and helps building owners, economic development partners, non-profits, and other partners access Green Bank financing and incentives for green property upgrades.
Prior to the Green Bank, Peter developed and led award-winning affordable housing energy retrofit programs at Elevate.
Colleen Morrison runs the Small Business Energy Efficiency program at UI and SCG. She manages projects across the state of CT alongside their partners at Eversource.
Over the last 14 years, she has worked with the electric and gas utilities across CT, NY, MA, and Maine in various capacities in customer service, billing, financial teams, and now working on the Conservation and Loan Management Team, which focuses on helping customers save money and reduce their energy footprint through efficiency improvements.
About Connecticut Green Bank
The Connecticut Green Bank is the nation’s first green bank.
Established by the Connecticut General Assembly as a part of Public Act 11-80, the Connecticut Green Bank supports the State’s energy strategy to achieve cleaner, less expensive, and more reliable sources of energy while creating jobs and supporting local economic development.
About the Small Business Energy Advantage Program
The Small Business Energy Advantage program is designed to provide cost-effective, turnkey energy-saving services for small commercial and industrial customers who do not have the time, financial resources, or in-house expertise necessary to analyze and modify their energy usage.
The program offers a free energy evaluation and can finance energy efficiency improvements through a zero percent interest loan through your electric utility bill for qualified customers.
