Fairfield News: Accident on I-95
11:08pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A motor vehicle accident on I-95 Northbound has left the exit ramp near exit 19 closed.
Bridgeport CT: Motor Vehicle accident
4:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Island Brook Avenue and Capitol Avenue.
Bridgeport CT: Fight on a transit bus
Report of two people on a transit bus fighting near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Wilmot Avenue.
Shelton News: Fire now out on Bronson Drive
2:58pm--#Shelton CT-- Firefighters have responded to a fire at 34 Bronson Drive. The fire is now out. If the smoke is really bad, I hope they call our friends at ServPro to make it like it never even happened.
Man Charged with Road Rage Incident
(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A Fox Street man faces charges that he threatened a family with a shotgun during a road rage incident. Officer Tom Kristy was dispatched to a threatening complaint Sunday afternoon and spoke with the victim, who stated that he was driving on Fairfield Avenue with his family when a black Ford Explorer backed onto Fairfield Avenue from a side street, forcing the victim to stop. The victim beeped his horn. Two blocks up, both vehicles turned onto Fox Street. The Explorer stopped at the corner and the victim passed him and continued driving north on Fox. He turned around to return to Fairfield Avenue and, as he passed the vehicle, a man was…
Himes Public Events March 16-22
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week. “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Workshop As previously advised, Himes will host an event to connect students and parents with representatives from local colleges who can help them submit their FAFSA forms, identify grant and student loan opportunities, and get their questions answered. WHEN: Sunday, March 16 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 2:30) WHERE: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull Interfaith Council's Gun Violence Prevention Vigil Himes will give remarks at an interfaith vigil organized by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut honoring those lost to gun violence. Area clergy and local…
Legislation Proposed by Rep. Lavielle Clears Transportation Committee
Protection of Special Transportation Fund and Development of State’s Deep-Water Ports HARTFORD – Two pieces of legislation linked to proposals submitted by State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143) cleared the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee today. S.J. No. 23 is a resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution limiting the use of moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund to transportation-related projects. H.B. 5289 would create a Port Authority to develop, promote, and manage Connecticut’s three deep-water ports in Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London. As in all even-numbered years, this year individual legislators may propose only bills that are fiscal in nature. Legislation on any other subject may be proposed only by legislative committees. Rep. Lavielle had submitted…
Woman Charged With Stealing Electricity (Bridgeport, CT – March 14, 2014) – A city woman faces felony charges for fraudulently receiving free electricity for the last seven years by claiming a medical condition. Lori Rodriguez, 49, of Bridgeport, defrauded United Illuminating Co. of $27,218.76 by forging her doctor’s signature on documents that protect customers from utility shut off if they suffer from a medical condition and could suffer harm if their utilities are shut off. The protection is not permanent but can be renewed by the doctor. Customers seeking the waiver are required to provide the doctor’s name and contact information. Detective Robert Martin began investigating the case after being contacted by an investigator from UI in January. He learned…
Town to Conduct Public Workshop On Housing Strategies
FAIRFIELD, CT–March 14, 2014—The Town of Fairfield has scheduled a public workshop to get input from Fairfield residents regarding possible strategies related to increasing Fairfield’s housing opportunities. The workshop is scheduled for: Tuesday April 1, 2014 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Board of Education Conference Room 501 Kings Highway East Many people are surprised to learn that about half of Fairfield’s housing units were built in a 25-year period between 1945 and 1970. Those housing units reflected community needs and desires prevalent during that period. However, since that time, Fairfield’s population has changed and now includes many older residents and smaller households who may be looking for other housing choices. Children of current residents might also want housing units in…
Lavielle: FRA Report Must Be a Loud Wake-Up Call for Metro-North
HARTFORD -- Following a series of serious accidents during the past year, including two that caused fatalities, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in December launched Operation Deep Dive, an investigation assessing Metro-North’s operations and safety compliance. Today the FRA published its report, which includes a set of recommendations. According to the report, Metro-North has overemphasized on-time performance to the detriment of safety, has provided inadequate training to operational personnel, and has failed to create a culture of safety among its employees. Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143), Ranking Member of the Transportation Subcommittee of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the findings: “The FRA report is alarming. The findings show safety deficiencies in every area of…