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Norwalk

Norwalk Police Launch April Crackdown on Distracted Driving

Apr 1, 2026 Alex

Distracted Driving High Visibility Enforcement CampaignThe Norwalk Police Department is partnering with the Connecticut Department of Transportation in recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April.From April 1 through April 30, officers will conduct targeted enforcement efforts focusing on drivers who violate Connecticut’s hand-held mobile electronic device laws. Connecticut law prohibits the use of any hand-held mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Drivers ages 16 and 17 are prohibited from using a cell phone or mobile device at any time, even with a hands-free accessory.Violations of Connecticut’s distracted driving laws carry significant penalties. Fines include $200 for a first offense, $375 for a second offense, and $625 for a third and subsequent offenses.While April serves as a…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Milford Man in Connection with Fatal Overdose on Mill Plain Road

Apr 1, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Arrest Man in Connection with December Overdose Death Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield Police Department has arrested Connor Dushay, 22, of Milford, in connection with a December 2025 overdose death in Fairfield. On 12/27/2025, Fairfield Police responded to a residence on Mill Plain Road for a report of an unresponsive male. Despite lifesaving efforts, the individual was later pronounced deceased. An investigation conducted by Fairfield Police detectives determined that the death was the result of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol. Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed evidence that Dushay had supplied narcotics to the victim prior to the overdose and tampered with evidence at the scene. An arrest warrant…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Budget Proposal Slashes Mill Rate, Boosts Schools and Services

Mar 28, 2026 Alex

Mayor Ganim’s Budget Proposes Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; Historic Local Funding for Schools and Free Park Stickers for Residents Ganim’s Budget Proposal Also Includes Expansion of Senior and Veteran Tax Relief, Expansion of Supervised Balloting, and Significant Increase in Library Funding Mayor Joseph P. Ganim has officially submitted his proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget to the Bridgeport City Council, highlighting a major shift in the city’s financial outlook. Driven by a 62.5% increase in the Grand List to $13 billion, the proposal calls for a reduction in the mill rate from 43.45 to 27.75, marking the lowest level seen in decades. The proposed budget leverages significant economic growth to provide taxpayer relief while investing in key areas such…

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Stratford

Stratford Health Department Launches Community Garden Education Workshops

Mar 28, 2026 Alex

The Stratford Health Department is inviting community members to take part in its Community Garden Education Workshops, a series of hands-on sessions focused on gardening, sustainability, and agricultural skills. The program begins March 31, 2026, and includes both beginner and advanced classes, along with field activities scheduled for May and June. Workshops will be held weekly from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for beginner sessions, followed by advanced classes from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. on March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, and April 28. Residents interested in learning how to grow their own food and develop practical gardening skills are encouraged to participate. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 203-385-4090 or emailing health@townofstratford.com.

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Sting Nets Multiple Arrests in Prostitution Solicitation Operation

Mar 27, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Conduct Operation Targeting Solicitation of ProstitutionFairfield, CT — On 3/13/2026, members of the Fairfield Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team, Fairfield Detective Bureau, with assistance from the Stratford Police Department Vice Unit, conducted operations targeting individuals soliciting prostitution in Fairfield.On 3/13/2026, the following were charged with Soliciting Sexual Acts: Christopher Birarelli, 39, of TrumbullScott Wootton, 57, of MilfordLuis Torres Pesantez, 49, of White Plains, NYRicardo Nieves, 29, of MonroeTimaury Gay, 21, of BridgeportCesar Rivera, 47, of TrumbullJason Santerre, 43, of SeymourEach individual made arrangements with an undercover officer posing as an escort and traveled to Fairfield where they exchanged or offered money for sexual acts before being taken into custody. All were issued misdemeanor summonses and released on a…

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Discounted Rain Barrels Available for Connecticut Customers Through Aquarion Program

Mar 27, 2026 Alex

Aquarion Water Company Offers Connecticut Customers Discounted Rain Barrels for 2026 Season High-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrels available for purchase at a discounted price through April 20. In partnership with Jack’s Composters and Rain Barrels, Aquarion Water Company is offering Connecticut customers the opportunity to purchase upcycled rain barrels 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 water use is…

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Fairfield

Free Narcan Training Offered for Save a Life Day in Fairfield

Mar 26, 2026 Alex

FREE Narcan TrainingFairfield Health Department and Catalyst CT to Host Save a Life Day with Free Narcan TrainingIn recognition of Save a Life Day on April 8, the Fairfield Health Department, in partnership with Catalyst CT, and Fairfield Public Library, will host a FREE Narcan (naloxone) training to help residents recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.Opioid overdoses remain a significant public health crisis in Connecticut, with an average of two deaths occurring each day. Narcan nasal spray is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.Save a Life Day is a statewide initiative that empowers community members with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively in an overdose emergency and help save lives.The training…

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Bridgeport Fairfield

Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

Mar 26, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police have filed additional charges against Wesner Thelamour, age 40, of Bridgeport, in connection with the armed robbery of News Express located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. On 3/25/2026, Thelamour was arrested on a warrant and charged with Robbery in the First Degree with a Firearm and Larceny in the Second Degree. He was held on a bond of $175,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on 3/26/2026. These charges represent an update to a previously reported investigation stemming from an armed robbery earlier this month. The investigation began on March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, when Fairfield Police responded to News Express for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident,…

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State News

COMMITTEE PASSES BLUMENTHAL’S BILL TO EXPAND RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN OF TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS

Mar 22, 2026 Alex

Blumenthal bills, including measures to support children of toxic-exposed veterans and veterans who swore secrecy oaths, unanimously pass the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee today unanimously passed three veterans’ bills authored by Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), including his Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act—legislation to expand research on birth defects among descendants of toxic-exposed veterans. “Almost every member of this Committee has had a part in one way or another in one or more of these bills…I want to say a particular thanks to Senator Murray, who has worked with me on the Molly Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans [Act], which requires research on the health effects…

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