Fairfield News: Water Rescue for Kids on a Raft
6:38pm--#Fairfield CT--First responders on the way west of the reef on Penfield Beach 3 kids on a raft possibly in distress.
Danbury News: Large Brush Fire Sweeps Bear Mountain Road
2:39pm--#Danbury CT-- Report of a large brush fire on Bear Mountain Road. Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown and Sherman and Putnam lake New York have been called for mutual aid.
Bridgeport CT: Second structure fire in Bridgeport for the day.
4:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of yet another structure fire at 1645 Madison Avenue. Update-- Firefighters on scene, reporting that the fire, which is now out, originated from a grill.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire on Boston Avenue
3:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a structure fire at 1856 Boston Avenue. Firefighters are on scene
Bridgeport News: Motor Vehicle Accident
12:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident near the corner of Capitol Avenue and Wells Street.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
4:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck on the 600 block of Reservoir Avenue.
Undercover Operation Leads to Arrest
(Bridgeport, CT, April 22, 2014) – A city man was arrested Monday after he offered to sell crack cocaine to undercover officers. The arrest happened after narcotics officers developed information about drug activity in a specific area of Washington Avenue. Officer Miguel Perez and Sgt. John Evans worked undercover and parked in the area of Washington Terrace. After a short time, a suspect approached the passenger-side window and offered to sell them “Trees”, “Base” and “Dope.” That is street terminology for marijuana, crack cocaine and heroin. The undercover officers stated that they were awaiting a crack cocaine delivery from their own dealer, who they said told them to meet him at that location. The suspect, later identified as Gene Johnson, 36, of Stratford,…
CORNBREAD COOKOFF COMPETITION
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Norwalk News: Brush fire Near Toys R Us
1:42pm--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a brush fire near the Toys 'R' Us at 59 Connecticut Avenue.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOME REPAIRS
The Office of Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce that funds are available to help residents fix up and improve their homes. Eligible homeowners can receive up to 60% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of $15,000 per qualified applicant, per year. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a special, no interest loan that is repaid when the owner sells and/or transfers the property, refinances or passes away. Eligible home improvements include exterior painting, siding or roofing projects; installation of new or replacement storm windows and doors; lead-based paint or asbestos abatement projects; installation of replacement boilers or hot water heaters; heating, plumbing or electrical improvements to address code deficiencies and modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities. Applicants must be…