Fairfield News: Brush Fire On The Highway
Report of a brush fire on the I-95 highway between exits 18 and 19 NorthboundFirefighters are on scene and reporting that most of the fire is out at this time.
I-95n 27A Ramp Rollover
2024-04-30@3:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A tractor-trailer rollover accident on exit 27a from I-95 causing delays. Sounds like they are blocking the ramp at this point. Nothing seen on the traffic cameras. If you have a photo please post it.
Seymour News: Structure Fire
2024-04-30@11:27am--#Seymour CT--Firefighters on Laurel Lane for a structure fire. Heavy fire showed from the front of the building on the firefighter's arrival.
Fairfield Town Hall Meeting on United Illuminating Monopoles
Fairfield Town Hall Meeting on United Illuminating Monopoles Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Fairfield, Conn, April 30, 2024-The Town of Fairfield will hold a Town Hall/Public Information Session on United Illuminating's plan to install monopoles on the north side of the railroad tracks on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting, scheduled in conjunction with Empowering Fairfield and other grassroots organizations, will share information with Town residents about the Connecticut Siting Council decision approving the "Hannon-Morissette Alternative," a new route for monopoles that would construct a double-circuit design on the north side of the Metro-North railroad tracks. Date: Tuesday, April 30 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield Topics: * Current information about…
Route 8 Crash
2024-04-30@10:38am--#Derby CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a two-car accident with one car rolled over on Route 8 southbound near exit 17.
Pickup Truck Hits Porch
2024-04-29@10:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pickup truck hit a porch in the 1000 block of North Avenue (across from the jail). There were no reported injuries. The building inspector was called to the scene to evaluate the integrity of the building.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing with Arrest
At 3:47PM Bridgeport ECC received a call of an aggravated assault at State Street/ Iranistan Avenue. One individual was stabbed in the back while in the store. Officers responded and the responsible party was taken into custody. There is no further information at this time .
Connecticut’s Family Bridge Program Supports Newborn Families with In-Home Care
Governor Ned Lamont announced the success of a state pilot program, Family Bridge, which provides in-home nurse and community health worker assistance to over 500 families with newborns in the Greater Bridgeport region. Launched in October 2023, Family Bridge aims to support parents during the transition from hospital to home by offering at-home visits at no cost, using the evidence-based Family Connects model. The program, funded by the Lamont administration through various sources including the American Rescue Plan Act, facilitates early health screenings, wellness checks, and connections to resources like diaper banks and healthcare programs. It involves collaboration between multiple state agencies and is expanding to include babies born at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Participants have praised the…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrians Hit
2024-04-28 Two pedestrians were hit in two separate incidents. 5:53pm A pedestrian struck on Housatonic Avenue near East Washington Avenue 8:06pm A pedestrian struck at North Avenue and Main Street. No word on their conditions at this time.
Toy House Fire
2024-04-28@7:36pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called for a house fire, a toy house fire burning outside Sterling House on Main Street near the playground. Not sure if they used a Kiddie brand extinguisher on it...