Bridgeport News: 3 car crash
Report of a 3 car minor accident on Route 8 Southbound at exit 2. No word on injuries at this time.
MAYOR HOYDICK PROPOSES 2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:NO INCREASE TO TAX OR MILL RATE; STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mayor Laura R. Hoydick proposed the 2025 Fiscal Year operating budget for the Town of Stratford to the Town Council on Monday, March 11th. The proposed operating budget is $260,014,370, a 2.21% increase over the 2024FY adopted budget. However, through the use of other revenue sources, the administration highlighted that the budget would not increase taxes nor the 40.20 mill rate and the vehicle mill rate of 32.46 (which is capped by State Statute at this rate). The Mayor noted, “When I took office in late 2017, there was an incredible need for tax relief for our residents. This obligation to our taxpayers continues, year after year, and my administration was able to reduce taxes for the first five years, and keep the…
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
Rollover accident at the intersection of Bishop Ave and Barnum Ave. There were two minor injuries and no extraction.
Stratford Library Hosts Registrars on March 24
“Early Voting in CT” Is Topic The Stratford Library will host Stratford Registrars James Simon and Lou DeCilio and their presentation, “Early Voting in CT” on Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm. The talk will be presented live in the Library’s Lovell Room. It is free and open to the public. Stratford Town of Registrars Lou DeCilio and Jim Simon will host a talkback forum on the new early voting laws in Connecticut. About 60 percent of Connecticut voters approved a ballot question last November to allow Early Voting. Simon and DeCilio will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Early Voting is expected to operate. Will Early Voting last two days -- or two weeks? Will you go to your normal polling place -- or to one centralized…
Aquarion Water Company Offering Upcycled Rain Barrels
Water conservation opportunity available to Connecticut residents BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – March 11, 2024 – Aquarion Water Company announced today that it is offering upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of its ongoing water conservation efforts. Connecticut customers can purchase a high-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrel designed to fit under a downspout and catch rainwater running off the roof. Customers can collect and store water for use in a garden whenever it rains. It takes just one-quarter inch of rainfall on an average roof to fill the barrel and provide water during dry periods, even when restrictions are imposed on water usage. The usage of rain barrels can help conserve water and reduce water bills. Key Features: 60-gallon food-grade upcycled rain barrel with brass spigot A…
Public Safety Committee to Hear Testimony on Bill to Deter Drivers from Illegally Passing School Buses
On Tuesday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. the Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation that would give municipalities the option of adopting monitoring systems to detect motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus and issue offending drivers a $250 fine. Unsafe driving near school buses represents a danger to students and has been a pressing concern for the panel’s co-chair, Sen. Herron Keyon Gaston, D-Bridgeport, following the city of Bridgeport's release of data indicating that nearly 10,000 drivers had been recorded illegally passing stopped school buses in the first six months of this academic year. The committee will hear testimony on SB 420, which would allow towns and cities to pass an ordinance authorizing the use of a…
Celtic Music: Stories & History with Jeff Snow at the Stratford Library
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special music history concert, “Celtic Music: Stories & History with Jeff Snow”, on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Musician and raconteur Jeff Snow combines the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert event that has music lovers on the edge of their seats. Growing up as the son of a drummer in a Bagpipe band and in a home where older Celtic songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff Snow developed a love for this special music. The magical sounds from the instruments coupled with vocals and Snow's love and knowledge of his Scottish heritage create a…
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s “Cool Blue” Program Offers Free Saturdays to Bridgeport Residents
Bridgeport, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is offering free admission to the zoo every Saturday from now until June 29th as a part of their Cool Blue Bridgeport Initiative for Bridgeport residents. Cool Blue Bridgeport is intended to connect with the citizens of Bridgeport and empower them to take action to help address the effects of climate change. Each month will spotlight a different animal at the zoo and there will be free programming onsite at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Participants will not only learn about how animals are affected by the changing climate but also how residents can collectively make a difference. Mayor Ganim stated, “The Beardsley Zoo is an important part of Bridgeport and I’m appreciative of…
Bridgeport News: Updated Picture on arrests made in drug factory
Update to include a picture provided by a viewer: On March 7, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., the Narcotics and Vice Unit, assisted by the Bridgeport Police Task Force, executed a search warrant at 22 Marsh Way in response to ongoing quality-of-life complaints from neighborhood residents. The operation led to the seizure of crack cocaine and associated narcotics materials, resulting in the arrest of ten individuals over the last seven weeks, including Alberto Otero (33) faces charges of sales of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, operating a drug factory, and criminal possession of ammunition. Jessica Villafane (45) is charged with sales of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and operating a drug factory. Michelle Coughlin (42) faces charges of possession of narcotics,…
Mayor Ganim Attends the Yale Mayors College in Washington, D.C.
Bridgeport, CT – On March 5th, Mayor Ganim attended the Yale Mayors College in Washington, D.C.; an intensive one-day peer-driven roundtable that offers a highlight interactive environment with case studies from participants and other leading global cities. Participants are typically joined by 150 global CEOs and policy figures for the linked Yale CEO Summit. This year, Mayor Passero of New London and Mayor Ganim were the only two mayors from Connecticut in attendance at the summit. Notable business leaders that were also in attendance included CEOs of T-Mobile, AOL, and American Airlines. “It’s very exciting being able to attend the Yale Mayors College in Washington, D.C.; it’s a huge deal to be able to learn from and collaborate with other mayors and…