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Bridgeport

The City of Bridgeport Receives Grant Funding for Community-led Sustainability Projects

Jun 27, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport was recently awarded the Partners for Places grant, led by The Funders Network (TFN) in partnership with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). The $150,000 grant will be partnered with matched funds from the Barr Foundation and William Caspar Graustein Foundation, in which the City has received $90,000. The grant will allow Bridgeport to build community resilience through collaborative environmental education, including the co-creation of a climate resilience curriculum that can be used by community leaders throughout the city. The City plans on building trust and understanding between frontline community residents and local decision-makers while ultimately establishing a training program where community leaders can share knowledge and empower their fellow residents to participate in climate-related…

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Westport

2024 Fireworks Traffic Advisory

Jun 27, 2024 Alex

The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Tuesday July 2, 2024, with a raindate of Wednesday July 3, 2024. This is the largest annual Westport event featuringheavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens FarmsRoad between Compo Road South and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended thatspectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. Daytime CompoBeach visitors are reminded that the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicleswith fireworks passes hanging on their rearview mirrors will be allowed to remainwithin the beach. All others will be ticketed or towed. The beach should reopen toticket holders by 5:00 PM, however this determination will be made by WestportParks and Recreation staff.Pedestrians attending the fireworks are reminded…

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Stratford

“MERRY WIVES” AT STRATFORD LIBRARY JULY 12-14

Jun 27, 2024 Alex

Hudson Shakespeare Production Will Have a 1950s Vibe The Hudson Shakespeare Company returns to the Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford July 12-14 with the  comedic romp, William Shakespeare’s "The Merry Wives of Windsor" set to bopping 50s hits and given a sitcom-style makeover ala “I Love Lucy”. The performance, held outside in the Library's Courtyard, is free and open to the public. "The Merry Wives of Windsor" finds sometime crook Falstaff (Billy Anderson) and his crew of greasers decide to take a summer vacation from their usual bar hopping and petty larcenies, in the sleepy country town of Windsor. Running low on cash, Falstaff tells his crew to get lost and decides to court and con two local rich wives, Mistresses Ford…

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Westport

Traffic Advisory – Great Duck Race and Westport Sidewalk Sale

Jun 26, 2024 Alex

The Westport Sunrise Rotary will be holding their annual Great Duck Race event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event’s footprint will encompass Jesup Green as well as the Taylor Municipal Parking Lot. To accommodate the set-up of the various activities associated with the event, please be advised that the municipal lot will be completely closed to the public beginning on the evening of Friday, June 28, and will re-open on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29. The weekend will also feature two other events that will impact local traffic. The first is a sidewalk sale in the downtown area, scheduled to run from Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30. Many local merchants are expected…

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State News

BLUMENTHAL DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING WITH BOEING CEO DAVE CALHOUN

Jun 19, 2024 Alex

“Boeing needs to stop thinking about the next earnings call and start thinking about the next generation.” [WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Examining Boeing’s Broken Safety Culture: Dave Calhoun Testifies.” The hearing—featuring testimony from Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun—examined the safety and quality practices surrounding Boeing’s commercial aircraft manufacturing as well as whistleblower allegations, executive management of the company, and the company’s broken safety culture. “When you were named as Boeing’s Chief Executive, Mr. Calhoun, we were told that you were the right person to correct course, and you committed to, ‘strengthen Boeing’s safety culture and rebuild trust with our customers, regulators, suppliers,…

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Entertainment Fairfield

International Make Music Day to Take Place on Friday, June 21

Jun 18, 2024 Alex

Fairfield, CT - Make Music Day 2024 returns to Fairfield on Friday, June 21 from 8AM - 10PM (EDT). Make Music Fairfield is music performed by anyone, enjoyed by everyone! This is the largest Make Music Fairfield yet! This year, there will be over 70+ performers, 30 venues, and 110+ performances over the course of the 14-hour day. Let’s ring in the summer solstice together, as a community, while enjoying amazing music! Make Music Day is the free, outdoor music festival celebrated worldwide on the Summer Solstice each year. This year, the solstice falls on Friday, June 21. Created in Paris, France in 1982 (Fête de la Musique), this is the 42nd anniversary of Make Music Day. This worldwide festival…

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Bridgeport

Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol from 12:00 PM June 18, 2024 Until 12:00 PM June 23, 2024

Jun 17, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. Cooling Centers: Senior Centers (Open weekdays only) Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (8:00am- 3:00pm) East Side Senior Center – 268 Putnam Street (8:00am- 3:00pm) Eisenhower Senior Center – 307 Golden Hill Street, (8:00am-3:00pm) North End Bethany Senior…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Arrest Made in Residential Burglary Case

Jun 17, 2024 Alex

On June 15, 2024, at 4:36 AM Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call for a residential burglary.  The caller reported she woke-up and found a male standing in her residence. The male attempted to take the caller’s phone as she tried to call 911 and then fled the scene prior to patrol officers’ arrival. The Detective Bureau assumed the investigation. Detectives processed the scene and reviewed video surveillance. As a result of their investigation, detectives were able to identify Jose Gomez-Gonzalez as the male who entered the residence. Norwalk Detectives arrested Jose Gomez-Gonzalez that same morning without incident. Gomez-Gonzalez is charged with Burglary in the first degree, and interfering with an emergency call and disorderly conduct. Bond is set at…

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