Fire Out
Bridgeport firefighters are on Howard Avenue near Maplewood Avenue for a fire in a hallway that was out on their arrival. Firefighters are assisting in clearing a smoke condition. 2024-11-22@10:11pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: House Fire
Report of a fire on Hillcrest Road in Bridgeport. unconfirmed radio reports are of a small fire in the back of the house that has already been extinguished by firefighters. They are currently checking for extensions.
Bridgeport News: Crash Closes Intersection
Report of a Motor Vehicle Accident at 2530 Madison Ave, near the intersection of Bankside Street and Madison Avenue. The intersection is closed due to live wires that were downed in the crash.
Stratford High School Dedicates English Wing to Beloved Educator Rubye Kinlow McNeil
https://youtu.be/pOCRUCdsCZA Stratford, CT — The Stratford Board of Education, in collaboration with Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and the Town of Stratford, proudly announced the dedication of the Rubye Kinlow McNeil English and Literature Wing at Stratford High School. This momentous event honors the life and legacy of Rubye Kinlow McNeil, an esteemed educator who taught in the Stratford school system for 32 years, leaving a lasting impact on countless students. One of the first Black female teachers in Stratford, Ms. McNeil began her career during the pre-Civil Rights era and served as a trailblazer for diversity and inclusion in education. Ms. McNeil's dedication to teaching was matched only by her commitment to inspiring young minds. Known for her creativity, leadership,…
Former Governor Jodi Rell Dead At 78
M. Jodi Rell served as the 87th governor of Connecticut, holding office from 2004 to 2011. Jodi Rell was one of the most popular governors in the nation during her time in office, consistently receiving approval ratings over 70%. Her moderate, steady leadership style resonated with Connecticut voters across the political spectrum. Rell was Connecticut’s second female governor but the first to be elected to the position (Ella Grasso was the first but did not succeed another governor). Rell was one of the most popular governors in the country during her tenure, with approval ratings often exceeding 70%. She chose not to seek re-election in 2010. Jodi Rell was born on June 6, 1946, in Brookfield, Connecticut. Before entering politics,…
Basement Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters quickly extinguished a basement fire in the 700 block of Wood Avenue. Everyone made it out safely and there were no reported injuries according to unconfirmed radio reports. The fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause of the fire. 2024-11-16@7:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Brush Fire-Perry Hill School
Mutual aid firefighters on the way to Perry Hill School on Perry Hill Road for a brush fire. Shelton firefighters have their hands full with a fully involved fire at Highland Golf Club at 31 Wooster Street and a report of a brush fire off Madison Avenue as well. 2024-11-16@12:28pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire
Country Club Fire
Firefighters on the scene of a fire at Highland Golf Club at 31 Wooster Street reported heavy fire in the front of the building. 2024-11-15@11:30pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire
Fairfield News: Bridge Strike
https://youtu.be/P8xsOyYDpaA Report of a box truck that struck the rail overpass on North Benson Road in Fairfield.
EVERSOURCE WINTER RATE INCREASE
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Eversource that standard services rates will rise by 24 percent in January, resulting in a total average bill increase of 7.2 percent. “More awful news from our out-of-touch public utilities. Let’s get real—this is not a decrease. This is yet another increase on top of the exorbitant bills that already hit this summer. I don’t pretend to have all the answers to Connecticut’s energy affordability crisis, but we’ve got to do better than this. These rates are the result of a competitive bidding process. This is pretty much set in stone at this point. But that doesn’t mean we just need to take it…