Month: October 2025

🎃 Bridgeport’s “Manor” on North Avenue Is a Halloween Must-See (Volume UP!)

https://youtu.be/MNbGHrG4O8U If you’re driving down North Avenue near Wood Avenue in Bridgeport, don’t miss the spooky fun happening at what locals are calling “The Manor.” This home’s yard is fully decked out for Halloween with playful ghouls, skeletons, and frightful fun that’s perfect for all ages. It’s one of those displays that makes you smile and shiver at the same time — pure Halloween spirit in the heart of the city. Maybe the creator of the Manor will post a video once everything’s lit up — we’d love to see it in all its eerie glory! Know of other fun or spooky displays in Bridgeport, Fairfield, or Stratford? Drop your favorites (and the nearest cross street) in the comments so…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT PROCLAIMS OCTOBER AS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has proclaimed October 2025 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Connecticut. This proclamation honors the contributions and achievements of Connecticut residents with disabilities in the workplace. This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. “Disability Employment Awareness Month is a significant time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities,” Governor Lamont said. “It highlights the importance of inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit both employers and employees. Connecticut is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce where people of all abilities are appreciated and integrated into the business community, enriching the diverse tapestry of our workplace and our state.” The Connecticut Department of Aging and…

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Town of Trumbull Announces Annual Fall Festival on the Town Hall Green

Trumbull, CT — October 3, 2025 — The Town of Trumbull invites residents and visitors to the annual Fall Festival on the Town Hall Green & Gazebo—a free, family-friendly celebration featuring games, hands-on activities, music, and seasonal treats. The event is rain or shine and designed for all ages. Event Details Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Location: Town Hall Green & Gazebo Admission: Free • Rain or Shine Activities Lawn Games Pumpkin Decorating Crafts with Trumbull Nature & Arts Center Long Hill Fire Dept Truck Encounter Photo Booth by Kait Snook Art & Design Brewberry Café Pastry & Coffee Truck Face Painting by Abrakadoodle DJ Nick Luca Come celebrate the season with neighbors and friends and…

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Tri-Shop Sweep on Barnum Ave: 5 Charged, 17 Pounds Seized in Stratford–Bridgeport Raid

In August 2025, Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence (NVI) Unit developed information about ongoing illegal cannabis sales tied to three nearby smoke shops: Star Smoke & Variety (2339 Barnum Ave, Stratford), On Your Way Convenience & Smoke Shop (2248 Barnum Ave, Stratford), and Loco Smoke Shop (1742–1746 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport)—all within 0.35 miles of each other. Search warrants for all three locations were approved by the Bridgeport State’s Attorney’s Office on September 23, 2025, and executed simultaneously at about 1:00 p.m. on September 26, 2025 by NVI Detectives with support from Stratford Detectives Bureau, Stratford SRT, Bridgeport Police Task Force Officers, and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) agents. During the operation, detectives seized approximately 17 pounds of…

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