Report of a fire on Granfield Avenue in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports it was an outside fire that extended to the siding of the building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
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Household Hazardous Waste Day and Neonics Insecticides
Westport, CT – In 2018, the State of Connecticut became one of the first states in the nation to restrict the use of insecticides called Neonicotinoids or “Neonics” for short. This class of chemicals has been proven to be especially harmful to the world’s pollinators. All are encouraged to help protect pollinators and products containing Neonics to Hazardous Waste Day.
The Public Works Department encourages residents to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Day and safely dispose of any neonicotinoid containing insecticides.
Products that contain one of the following chemicals on the label may be disposed of at the April 5 Hazardous Waste Day Collection:
- Imidacloprid
- Clothianidin
- Thiamethoxam
- Acetamiprid
- Dinotefuran
Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Where: Greens Farms RR Station Parking Lot #1 on New Creek Road
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
For a complete list of products containing Neonicotinoids please consult the following link:
http://www.xerces.org/pesticides/understanding-neonicotinoids
Route 8 Crash
Report of a 2 car crash on Route 8 by Exit 1D Northbound. First responders are on scene and all lanes but one are closed at this time
Stratford Library Hosts “Connecticut Cryptids” Program“Meet-the-Authors” Event is Set for March 31
The Stratford Library will host Connecticut writer Patrick Scalisi and Connecticut artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a special “Meet-the-Authors” program on Monday, March 31 at 7 pm. The authors will discuss their new local history book, Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird and Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State. The program is free and open to the public.
Over three years, Scalisi and Ruby-Omen did extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state to compile a definitive survey of Connecticut “cryptids”, that is creatures that are believed to exist (like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster) but never proven to exist. In doing so, they learned that cryptids have been part of Connecticut culture and history from as far back as the 1600s to as recently as the 2020s. There’s even a fantastic story from Stratford about lighthouse keeper Judson and the mermaids! The program starts by introducing the audience to the concepts of “cryptids” and “cryptozoology” and followed by a storytelling session from the book. A Q&A session will follow.
“Meet-the-Authors: Pat & Val” will be held in the Stratford Library Lovell Room beginning at 7 pm on March 31. The authors will have autographed copies of their book available for purchase following the program. For further information visit the Library website: www.stratfordlibrary.org or call: 203.385.4162.
Motel Fire
Report of a fire in a motel room on Woodmont Road in Milford. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire that was in one of the rooms, and are checking for any extensions at this time.
Today’s Car Fire
Today’s car fire is at 1431 Iranistan Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene reporting a car on fire extending to the roof of the vehicle in a driveway.
Car Vs. Building
Report of a car that struck a building on Broad Street right off of Bridgeport Ave in Milford. Firefighters were on scene adding supports to prevent the building from collapsing.
Milford News: Highway Crash!
Report of a crash on I-95 South Exit 39B. A truck struck a car which rolled off the exit ramp. First responders are on their way.
UPDATE: First responders are on scene reporting one victim trapped in their car.
Car Versus Motorcycle
Report of a motor cycle versus car crash by 1606 Barnum Ave in Stratford in front of the Wallgreens. First responders are on scene reporting minor injuries.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG VOWS TO FIGHT FOR CONNECTICUT CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER AND CLIMATE AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS TO GUT ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today promised to fight for Connecticut clean air, clean water and climate following the announcement by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin that his agency will gut regulations protecting Americans from airborne toxins, smog, dirty power plants and more.
The Trump Administration has also taken steps towards rescinding the 16-year-old “endangerment finding” establishing the non-controversial, scientifically-supported and widely understood connection between greenhouse gases and harm to human health and the environment. That finding is the foundation enabling regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from numerous sources, including power plants and motor vehicles.
“This is a dangerous attack on the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the planet we all rely on for life so that the world’s biggest polluters can pocket even bigger profits. The Office of the Attorney General was involved in establishing many of these regulations, and we’re going to fight these reckless rollbacks at every single step,” said Attorney General Tong. “I’m particularly worried about what these actions mean for air quality. Connecticut sits at the end of our nation’s tailpipe. Without strong federal regulations and responsible actions by our upwind neighbors, there’s nothing we can do to stop the influx of smog from our country’s heaviest cross-state polluters. A dirty power plant operator four states away is going to get a free pass while kids in Connecticut choke. These regulations were carefully crafted over decades after intensive public scrutiny and analysis, and we’re not going to let Trump erase them without a fight.”