A small fire was quickly contained to the ladies’ restroom at Home Depot on Barnum Avenue in Stratford, but it left a noticeable smoke condition inside the store. Crews responded swiftly, and the situation was brought under control without further spread.
2025-12-02@8:09pm #Stratford CT #ctfire
Westport, CT — Parks and Recreation Director Erik Barbieri announced today that the Longshore Golf Course will officially close for the season on Sunday, December 7.
“We are pleased to have been able to extend the 2025 golf season this far into December,” said Barbieri. “On behalf of the Town of Westport, Head Golf Professional Jon Janik, Golf Course Superintendent Sean Charles, and the entire staff at Longshore, we wish all our loyal Longshore golfers a Happy and Healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in the spring.”
Bridgeport, CT – December 2, 2025 — Bridgeport Public Schools is launching its first district-wide podcast, The Voice of the District, on Friday, December 5. This new platform is designed to enhance communication with families and the broader community by providing clear, accessible updates on district progress, challenges, and ongoing initiatives.
The podcast will offer direct insight into district priorities, highlight student and staff achievements, and feature conversations that promote transparency and meaningful community engagement. The Voice of the District will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and additional streaming platforms to ensure easy access for all listeners.
Early episodes will include guest interviews with key leaders such as:
State Senator Sujata, sharing legislative perspectives and educational support.
State Representative Christopher Rosario, Chair of the Bridgeport Delegation, discussing advocacy efforts and partnership with Bridgeport Public Schools.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery emphasized the importance of strengthening communication, stating:
“Transparency has been my number one priority since stepping into this role. Keeping our families, community, and stakeholders informed is key to building trust and ensuring everyone understands the work taking place across our district. This podcast is another step toward strengthening that connection.”
Bridgeport Public Schools looks forward to offering this new platform as part of its ongoing commitment to open communication and community partnership.
BNPL products may expose consumers to unclear terms, hidden fees, and debt traps
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong led a multistate coalition of seven attorneys general sending letters to the six largest buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers seeking detailed information regarding their pricing and repayment structures, consumer contracts, user agreements, and disclosures. The inquiry aims to determine if BNPL companies are complying with consumer protection laws and whether their products may be placing Connecticut consumers at financial risk.
Letters were sent to Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal, Sezzle, and Zip.
Connecticut’s action follows a decision by the Trump Administration to abandon a federal rule issued by the Biden Administration that would have required BNPL providers to adhere to the same consumer protections as other lenders.
As a part of this inquiry, Attorney General Tong is asking BNPL providers to explain how they assess a consumer’s financial capacity to repay these loans, and to provide information related to billing practices, late fees, and the handling of disputed charges.
“Buy now, pay later may appear to be a convenient way to afford a purchase, especially now during the holiday season, but shoppers need to watch out for debt traps. We’re asking the six largest buy now, pay later lenders for detailed information on their costs and fees, their disclosures, how they vet their customers’ abilities to pay, among other questions. As Trump rescinds critical protections for buy-now-pay-later consumers, it’s up to states now to ensure shoppers know what they are getting into, and to ensure these companies are held accountable,” said Attorney General Tong.
These loans are a form of point-of-sale financing that allow consumers to divide the cost of purchases into multiple installments. But there are downsides. The BNPL industry has scaled quickly as consumers use the loans for a wide range of goods and services, from clothing and groceries to event tickets. As we head into the busy holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly relying on BNPL loans, potentially racking up serious debt and fees.
Attorney General Tong joined a coalition of attorneys general in 2022 urging federal regulation of the BNPL industry, raising concerns that by touting quick credit application approvals and convenient, flexible payment schedules, BNPL loans and services are particularly appealing to borrowers already struggling with debt or younger borrowers who lack experience with credit. The attorneys general also pointed out that, similar to predatory lending products, BNPL loans may contain terms and features that are known to trap people in cycles of debt. While some BNPL products do not charge interest, most BNPL providers charge late fees and report late or missed payments to credit bureaus. As a result, borrowers may accumulate more debt and end up paying more when utilizing BNPL loans.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule in 2024 clarifying that BNPL providers are covered under the federal Truth In Lending Act (TILA), meaning they have to give consumers the same clear disclosures and protections as traditional credit products. However, under the Trump Administration, the CFPB rescinded the rule in May 2025, undermining consumer protections.
• Avoid using BNPL if you can pay for the entire purchase in full.
• Consider alternative options such as credit cards or other loans, which may be more manageable over time and have better procedures for resolving disputes.
• Examine the terms of the loan, including any late fees, subscription fees, or other fees.
• Monitor the activity on your account for any billing errors or unauthorized charges.
• Carefully track your BNPL loan payment due dates so that charges to your debit or credit card don’t come as a surprise.
Report any issues with BNPL lenders to the Office of the Attorney General by filing a complaint at ct.gov/agcomplaints.
The Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina and Wisconsin joined Attorney General Tong in sending today’s letter.
Assistant Attorneys General Amor Rosario and Rebecca Borné under the supervision of Michael Wertheimer, Chief of the Consumer Protection Section and Phil Miller, Chief of the Finance Section are assisting the Attorney General in this matter.
A teacher, 9 months pregnant, was kicked in the stomach, according to unconfirmed radio reports, at Staples Elementary School at 515 Morehouse Road. There are no further details.
2025-12-02@10:40am– #Easton CT
CORRECTION: Initially, there was confusion about the location, and it was reported to be at Easton Country Day School, 660 Morehouse Road. this has been corrected and it happened at Staples Elementary School at 515 Morehouse Road.
A man in his 50’s was struck and injured by a car in the 500 block of Clinton Avenue. Clinton Avenue between Fairfield and Elmwood Avenue will be closed for the accident investigation.
2025-12-01@4:52pm– #Bridgeport CT
A mother and child were hit by a car at Stoehrs Place at Main Street. Both were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The driver stopped and is cooperating.
2025-12-01@2:58pm #Bridgeport CT
