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The City of Bridgeport to Begin Black Rock Streetscape Project

The City of Bridgeport has set out to begin the first parts of construction in the Black Rock area, known as the Black Rock Streetscape Project. The project will focus on improvements to two sections of Fairfield Ave which consists of the intersection of Fairfield Ave and Brewster Street and median improvements at the entry from the Town of Fairfield. “While it is great to see this project finally moving forward – many years after former State Rep. Auden Grogins helped secure the funding – it is just the first step in making Fairfield Avenue safer,” said State Rep. Steve Stafstrom (D-Bridgeport). “‘The Ave,’ as we call it, is Black Rock’s lifeblood and one of Bridgeport’s premier entertainment destinations. I am…

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STRATFORD HOSTS INAUGURAL VETERANS DAY PARADE

Saturday, November 11, 2023 STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford and the Marine Corps League Housatonic Detachment #1129 are pleased to announce the inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11th. The parade steps off at 10am from Stratford Town Hall, traveling south on Main Street. The parade will conclude at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Academy Hill, which is hosted by Stratford’s VFW Post 9460. “On Veterans Day we take time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of all who served our country in the military and their families,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, who will serve as Parade Marshal. “The Town is privileged to host this inaugural parade. Please join us as we salute our local…

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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

On October 21, 2023, at 4:46 PM, multiple calls flooded Norwalk Combined Dispatch, urgently requesting assistance at the intersection of Grist Mill Road and the Route 7 connector due to a reported single motor vehicle accident. Tragically, this incident claimed the life of the vehicle's sole occupant and operator. Swiftly responding to the distress calls, the Norwalk Police, Norwalk Fire Department, and Norwalk Hospital Emergency Medical Service were dispatched to the accident site. Upon arrival, the responding officers discovered the vehicle situated in an embankment area off the roadway. Their immediate efforts were directed toward safely extricating the operator from the wreckage. Regrettably, the operator, identified as Joshua Chapman, 37, from Naugatuck, did not survive the accident, and he was…

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Westport Police to Participate in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Westport Police Department will again partner with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for the twenty-fifth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day along with community partners at the Aspetuck Health District and Westport Together. The event will be held at the Aspetuck Health District located at 180 Bayberry Lane, Westport. According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), most people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that last year, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largest number of drug-related…

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Senator Gaston Welcomes Over $1 Million To Support Tutoring In Bridgeport Schools

State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston has welcomed the allocation of $1,070,514 in funding to Bridgeport-based schools to enhance tutoring services and boost student outcomes, particularly in mathematics. This funding is part of the state's High-Dosage Tutoring Program, aiming to provide additional educational opportunities and bridge educational disparities throughout Connecticut. The primary focus of this funding is to improve mathematics proficiency among middle and high school students. In response to state data indicating the need for progress in mathematics education, these funds will support in-person tutoring, which has proven to be the most effective way to address learning gaps. Schools in Bridgeport will utilize these funds to integrate or expand in-person tutoring during school hours, starting in January 2024. The state…

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CONNECTICUT LEADS $20 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH ACI WORLDWIDE OVER UNAUTHORIZED WITHDRAWALS

Connecticut, alongside a coalition of 50 states and territories, has reached a $20 million settlement with payment processor ACI Worldwide. This settlement stems from a 2021 testing error by ACI, which led to the unauthorized withdrawal of $2.3 billion from Nationstar Mortgage (also known as Mr. Cooper) customers. In Connecticut, the state will receive $558,740 from this settlement, which includes a $220,000 additional payment due to the state's leadership role in the multistate, multi-agency action. The violations occurred on April 23, 2021, when ACI Payments erroneously used live customer data during a test of its Speedpay platform, leading to unexpected and sometimes multiple mortgage payments being withdrawn from customer accounts. In some cases, this exposed consumers to overdraft or insufficient…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE THE LEAP EFFECT: A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO BOOSTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker have unveiled a comprehensive report, titled "The LEAP Effect: Taking A Systemic Approach to Improving Attendance & Engagement." The report showcases the success of Connecticut's Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP), an effective student intervention program. LEAP focuses on building trust with families, removing attendance barriers, and reengaging students in school through home visits and check-ins. It emphasizes community partnerships and collaborative efforts to address chronic absenteeism by visiting families and identifying solutions that involve both schools and the community. The report highlights that LEAP is succeeding as part of a comprehensive system of attendance support, reinforcing the importance of a unified approach. Hedy Chang, Executive Director of Attendance Works, notes…

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Stratford Library Workshop on November 6″Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone”

The Stratford Library will present a special photo workshop on Monday, November 6 at 7 pm.  Stratford's Dee Hiatt, whose current exhibit "The Cell Photo Photo Project" is currently on display at the Library, will host the workshop entitled "Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone".  It is free and open to the public.  Participants are invited to bring their cell phone and learn how to: look at surroundings slowly and calmly, wait to take a photo until you are intrigued by something, editing the photo, if necessary, while keeping the honesty of what you photographed and sharing your photos with others.       The "Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone" workshop will be held in the Stratford Library Board Room (lower…

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23-YEAR-OLD JAYDEN I. ROBERTSON ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE WITH A FIREARM AND RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD

On July 23, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm ShotSpotter alerted to (16) rounds discharged within the 300 block of Orchard Street and another (4) rounds discharged within the 300 block of Spring St.  A few minutes later the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received reports of a person shot in the ear within the 200 block of Orchard Street.  Police and medics responded to the area and located an 8-year-old child suffering from an injury to his ear.  The victim and his mother were transported to an area hospital where the 8-year-old child was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the ear.  The mother was uninjured.  Both were visiting family residing on the eastside of Bridgeport when they overheard…

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Westport Police Investigate Shots Fired Requesting Public Assistance

On October 6, an arrest was made in connection to the shots fired incident that occurred on July 11 in Saugatuck. The arrested individual is a 17-year-old juvenile from Stratford, who was already incarcerated at Manson Youth Institute due to a prior arrest by a different agency. The apprehension followed an extensive investigation conducted by the Detective Bureau, involving multiple interviews and search warrants. The charges brought against the juvenile include Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment 1st, Conspiracy to Commit Reckless Endangerment 1st, Breach of Peace, and Conspiracy to Commit Breach of Peace. A court appearance at Bridgeport Juvenile Court is scheduled for October 13, and it is anticipated that…

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