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Stratford

Two Roads Brewery Donates to Stratford Library in April

Apr 2, 2024 Alex

The Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford will be celebrating “National Poetry Month” in April by honoring poet Robert Frost and the Stratford Library. The poet is the author of “The Road Not Taken” and the inspiration behind the brewing company’s name. The company is currently donating $1 to the Stratford Library for every pint poured on Tuesdays during April. Since 2012, the Brewery has donated over $8,000 to the Library from the fundraiser (there were no fundraisers held during pandemic years). The money was used for books as well as music, film and lecture programs. The Two Roads Brewing Company is located on 1700 Stratford Avenue in Stratford, Connecticut.

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Westport

Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is Currently Accepting Applications for Municipal and Tax-Exempt Organizations

Apr 2, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT –Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault has announced that the Town is now accepting applications for the 2024 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Dept. of Revenue Services (DRS). The deadline for submissions to the Town's Human Services Department is Friday, May 17, 2024. The NAA program is designed to fund municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that contribute cash to these entities. The NAA program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions to qualifying community programs conducted by tax-exempt or municipal agencies. The community programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit include but are not necessarily limited to energy conservation,…

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Fairfield

The Fairfield Police Department and the CTDOT Team Upto Kick off National Distracted Driving Awareness MonthPut the Phone Away or Pay – Connecticut Enforces Statewide Campaign

Apr 1, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT – April 1, 2024 – The Fairfield Police Department is partnering with theConnecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) as part of National Distracted DrivingAwareness Month. From April 1 – April 30, law enforcement will be looking for drivers whochoose to ignore Connecticut’s hand-held mobile electronics laws. Put the Phone Away or Pay isa national high-visibility enforcement campaign for National Distracted Driving AwarenessMonth in April.Nationally in 2021, there were 3,522 people killed and an estimated 362,415 people injured intraffic crashes involving distracted drivers. In Connecticut in 2021, there were over 5,600crashes attributed to distracted driving that resulted in nine fatalities and more than 850injuries."As a community, we cannot ignore the dangers of texting and driving. It's not just illegal; it's…

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Fairfield

Living Bird-Friendly Series Takes Flight in Fairfield on April 12 and 13

Apr 1, 2024 Alex

Fairfield, Conn, April 1, 2024--Pequot Library is pleased to launch its Living Bird-Friendly series on April12 and 13. The series, free and open to the public, includes remarks from Fairfield First Selectman BillGerber on April 13 at 10:30 a.m. and a host of presentations designed to inspire community action onbehalf of birds, for the joy and beauty that they bring to all of us.Living Bird-Friendly will provide more information about how to live more “bird friendly”, includingeliminating window collisions; decreasing light pollution; planting native plants and flowers; andfollowing bird-friendly pest control strategies. According to Pequot Library Adult Programs ManagerCharlie McMahon, “Pequot Library is proud to take a leadership role on this important topic byconvening area experts who can teach us…

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Westport

Municipal Improvement and Coastal Site Plan Applications for Renovations to the Inn at Longshore to be reviewed at April 8 P&Z Public Meeting

Apr 1, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT – Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young has announced that on April 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing requests for a Positive Report for a Municipal Improvement and Approval of a Coastal Site Plan for substantial improvements to the Inn at Longshore located within the Town-owned property known as Longshore Club Park at 260 Compo Rd. S. A project narrative prepared by LANDTECH on behalf of Longshore Hospitality, LLC, states: “The interior renovations include but not limited to a new HVAC system throughout, replacement of the windows and doors, an increased number of guest rooms along with the renovation of the current rooms, updated ballroom and drawing rooms, updated lobby, completely…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Gun and Narcotics Arrest

Apr 1, 2024 Alex

A Norwalk man was arrested on gun and narcotics charges while driving around with an unsecured baby on his lap. On March 31, 2024 at 11:49 AM a patrol officer observed a man driving around with a baby on his lap. The officer pulled the car over and did not see an infant car seat anywhere in the car. Officers noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car. Officers searched the car which led to the discovery of .762 lbs. of marijuana and a Sig Sauer P365 loaded handgun. Arrested: Naud Rodriguez 26 years old Norwalk Date of Arrest: March 31, 2024 Charges: Illegal Possession of Weapon in Motor Vehicle, Negligent Storage of a Firearm, Risk of Injury…

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Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford LibraryMohegan Culture & Tradition Topic for April 14 Program

Mar 31, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its series of informative and entertainingtalks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm. Guest speaker David Eichelberg will discuss, “Mohegan Tradition: Culture and History”. The talk is free and open to the public.“Mohegan Tradition: Culture and History” will cover the history, culture, and traditions of the Moheganpeople that originate in the 1630s. The Mohegan Story starts when a man named Uncas rebelled against the Pequot Nation. Following his rebellion, he is banished from the tribe and asks his loyal followers to go with him in search of their own lands. Uncas takes his loyal warriors and families and move westward across the Thames river and ends up…

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Fairfield

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ARREST

Mar 30, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT – Over the course of the past several months, the Fairfield Police Departmenthas pursued an investigation into a case of alleged child pornography possession, resulting in thearrest of Dontrell Dayshawn Rodriguez (DOB 02/09/1995) of Fairfield, CT.Initiated following a cyber tip from the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit, theinvestigation underscores our unwavering commitment to combating child exploitation.Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department Investigative Division diligently pursued leads,executing search and seizure warrants on file hosting services and internet service providersbetween December 2023 and March 2024.Evidence collected during these operations identified Dontrell Dayshawn Rodriguez as a suspectin the possession of child pornography. Subsequently, both Arrest and Search Warrants wereobtained for Rodriguez's person, electronic devices, and residence in Fairfield.On March 27,…

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Bridgeport

Carjacking Incident

Mar 30, 2024 Alex

On March 28, 2024 at 5:02 AM Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a carjacking that occurred on Westport Avenue. During the incident, two suspects stole a BMW X3 from the owner at gunpoint. The suspects fled and attempted another carjacking at the intersection of Dry Hill Road and Westport Avenue. The driver was able to maneuver the vehicle past the suspect vehicle and flee. The carjacked vehicle was recovered by Patrol Division Officers in Norwalk earlier today. Detectives are actively investigating this incident and ask that anyone who witnessed this crime or that has information about it to contact Detective James Barron at 203-854-3031, or by email at Jbarron@norwalkct.gov. Anonymous tips can be left at any of…

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