Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Mayor Submits A five-Year, $178 Million Dollar Capital Plan

Feb 29, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced that he has submitted a five-year, $178 Million dollar capital plan to the Bridgeport city council outlining many infrastructure improvements for which the city will seek to bond between now and fiscal year 2021. The capital plan includes more than $50 million in school construction and improvements including more than $26 Million for the construction of the new Bassick High School in fiscal year 2018. Also among Mayor Ganim’s priorities are more than $15 million in economic development initiatives such as the Gateway to the South End development involving the University of Bridgeport. There is also $1,000,000 to help repair the P.T. Barnum Museum, still severely damaged from a 2010 tornado. “This five-year capital plan represents the priorities my administration…

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Westport

Westport To Review Zoning Regulation

Feb 28, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--Mary Young, Westport Deputy Planning & Zoning Director announced today that on March 3, 2016, thePlanning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to review an amendment (Text Amendment #705) to the Westport Zoning Regulations.  Text Amendment #705 (Application #15-057) was submitted by Melvin Barr of Barr Associates, LLC.  The amendment proposes allowing an alternative housing type; cluster housing. The proposal will allow multiple single-family dwellings, each not to exceed 3,200 SF in size, on one building lot in the Res A  zoning district, provided the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment. All those interested in this amendment are encouraged to attend the Planning & Zoning Commission’s  public hearing on March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium.…

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Westport

Westport News: Energy Drink Theft

Feb 28, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

On 02/19/16 at approximately 8:00pm, Westport Officers responded to the Newtown Police Department to arrest Branden Betas on an active warrant held by Westport. On 11/26/15, suspect Betas was captured on Stop and Shop surveillance placing energy drinks into a bag and leaving the store without paying. Store security positively identified Betas because he was arrested at the Bridgeport Stop and Shop for a similar crime. Betas was held on a $2,500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/29/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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Westport Police: As A Rule Listen To Police Orders…….

Feb 28, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 02/19/16 at approximately 12:00pm, Allen Pearson was blocking traffic with an oil truck on Railroad Place while pumping oil. Officers report that Pearson has been warned in the past not to block the roadway. Pearson refused to move his truck until he was done pumping oil and refused to give the officers his license and registration paperwork. Pearson then tried several times to shut the door of the truck while officers ordered him to exit. Pearson was taken out of the truck by the officers and placed under arrest. Pearson was uninjured. He posted the $500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/29/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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Stratford

Stratford Police Has A New Online Self Reporting System

Feb 28, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--The Stratford Police Department has initiated a new “SELF REPORTING” system in order to help streamline the reporting process and provide greater access to the community. The system is intended to assist persons with  reporting routine incidents which may not require officers to respond to their homes/ businesses or locations directly.  This system also does not replace the 911 system for true emergencies that require an The online link for the site is: www.citizenselfreporting.com/Agencies/stratfordpdct   That will bring a person to the home page which explains how the system can be used and for what types of incidents. Anyone using this system must have a current/valid email address which the system will verify prior to giving access to using the system (email verification is sent for…

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