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Westport

2026 Longshore Golf Course Opening

Apr 3, 2026 Alex

Westport, CT - The Westport Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the opening of Longshore Golf Course and driving range for the 2026 season and looks forward to welcoming golfers back to the course on Friday, April 3. Our staff has been working diligently to prepare the course, pro shop, and operations to ensure a smooth start to the season. Golfers can expect several updates this year aimed at improving the overall experience, including a new reservation system, new carts, enhancements to communication, and continued course improvements. New Reservation System: In 2026, we are introducing ForeUp as our new reservation service.  This system will provide a more user-friendly interface for booking and managing tee times.  As spring moves forward,…

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Fairfield

Environmental Testing to Begin April 6 at Fairfield Fill Pile Site

Apr 3, 2026 Alex

The Town of Fairfield has engaged the engineering firmWeston & Sampson to begin environmental testing at the fill pile (aka former Aggregate RecyclingFacility) starting April 6, 2026, and continuing through the third week of May. Geotechnical crews willbe on site to conduct groundwater testing, investigate sink holes and drill into existing wells toevaluate potential environmental impacts. The Town is following a plan that has been reviewed by theConnecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will help inform decision making on remediationoptions.Crews will be on the pile with GeoProbe rigs, Hollow Stem Auger (HAS) rigs, Excavators, andgroundwater monitoring wells, collecting soil and groundwater samples to investigate the materialshistorically deposited in the fill…

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Stratford

Stratford Library Announces April Lineup of Children’s Programs and Events

Apr 3, 2026 Alex

Stratford Library April Children's EventsSpring StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. (There will be no Storytime on April 3, and Spring Storytimes end on April 24). On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months (Registration is recommended for Lapsit.). Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 1-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids. Alphabet Parade Grab ‘n’ GoThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. is offering Alphabet Parade grab ‘n’ go craft kits with pick…

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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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