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GOVERNOR LAMONT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: GET GOOD GRADES AND RECEIVE AUTOMATIC ADMISSION TO SEVERAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Sep 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the 2025-2026 school year has begun, Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding Connecticut’s high school students that if they earn good grades, they can receive automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities under a recently launched state program that simplifies the process of seeking higher education. Established in 2022, the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (CAAP) is open to all graduating Connecticut high school seniors who have a 3.0 weighted grade point average (GPA) or a 2.75 unweighted GPA. Students need to fill out only one application, and they will be automatically admitted to the program’s 10 participating colleges and universities. The program waives the application fees, student essays, and recommendation letters that are typically associated…

Bridgeport

Highway Crash!

Sep 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motor cycle on Route 8 North by exit 1.

Westport

Residents Invited to Participate in Parks Master Plan Public Workshop

Sep 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, Conn. - The Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to take part in shaping the future of Westport’s parks by attending the second Public Workshop as part of the Parks Master Plan process. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Komansky Room at The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. The Town’s consultant, BL Companies, will facilitate the session, which will provide residents with the opportunity to engage directly with the consultants, share feedback, and learn more about the planning process. “These public forums are a vital step in ensuring public feedback as the Town develops its Parks Master Plan,” said Parks and Recreation Director Erik Barbieri. “Please join us and…

Westport

Walk the Extra Mile at Compo Beach with Rach’s Hope!

Sep 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fourth Annual Family Fun Walk – Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3 PM Westport, CT — Lace up your sneakers, grab your family and friends, and head to Compo Beach on Sunday, October 5th at 3:00 p.m. for Rach’s Hope Family Fun Walk: Walk the Extra Mile 2025. This heartwarming and lively event combines community, music, food, and fun—all in support of families facing the unimaginable challenges of critical illness. Hosted by Fairfield County non-profit Rach’s Hope, this one-mile beach walk has quickly become a cherished annual tradition. Walkers of all ages will join together at Ned Dimes Marina to celebrate community spirit, honor the legacy of Rachel Doran (Staples High School Class of 2015), and raise funds to provide food, transportation, and lodging for families with…

Bridgeport

8/25 Crash

Sep 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A crash on Route 8/25 northbound. One guess where it is.... 2025-09-20@5:47pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Stratford

Stratford Secures Ella Grasso Property for Affordable Housing Development

Sep 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, CT – Wednesday, September 17th, marked a milestone moment for Stratford as the long-awaited conveyance of the Ella T. Grasso Regional Center property was finalized. After years of negotiations with the State of Connecticut and many discussions with the State’s Department of Administrative Services, the Town of Stratford now officially holds title to the property, paving the way for more than 100 units of affordable senior housing under the direction of the Stratford Housing Authority, LLC. The Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, located in Stratford, closed in 2016. The Connecticut General Assembly approved its transfer to the Town in 2018 for the purpose of affordable housing development. Since then, Stratford has worked closely with the state Office of Policy…

Norwalk

Fifth Raid at Norwalk Smoke Shop Uncovers Hidden Trap; Teen Employee Charged

Sep 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On September 17, 2025, Norwalk Police Special Services executed a search-and-seizure warrant at A and Z Tobacco & Vape Shop, 108 Connecticut Avenue, as part of an ongoing investigation into smoke shops suspected of selling cannabis without a state license. It was the fifth warrant at this location—and the first under the A and Z name—and investigators say they found a concealed trap built into store shelving holding 15.8 pounds of nitrous oxide “flavored gas,” 2.32 pounds of marijuana in pre-rolls and containers, 1.08 pounds of THC vape products, and 1.22 pounds of cannabis gummies. Police highlighted that Connecticut law prohibits selling products with THC above 0.3% without a state-issued license and noted FDA warnings that inhaling nitrous oxide from…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Firefighters Rescue Two Victims from Early Morning Blaze

Sep 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – At approximately 1:05 a.m., the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Bick Terrace for a reported structure fire. Fire units arrived to find a working fire with members of the Bridgeport Police Department already removing one victim from the building. Firefighters launched an aggressive attack, and during a primary search, Ladder 5 located a second victim inside. Both victims were transported by AMR to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office.

Bridgeport

Pedestrian Struck!

Sep 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/gjXTVPOOZWg Report of a pedestrian struck around the 1500 block of Park Ave. First responders on scene arrived and brought one to the hospital with traumatic injuries according to unconfirmed radio reports.

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BLUMENTHAL, MARSHALL, LANDSMAN, & LAWLWER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL PROMOTING INFANT SCREENING FOR VIRUS THAT CAUSES BIRTH DEFECTS

Sep 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

cCMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects, affecting 1 out of every 200 births. [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and U.S. Representatives Greg Landsman (D-OH) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Stop CMV Act, legislation to raise awareness of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and encourage early screenings for newborns to allow for early treatment and intervention. cCMV is a common virus that can cause deafness, seizures, & other serious birth defects and health conditions in babies, and early screenings can help prevent severe health complications. “The Stop CMV Act provides health care providers with the tools and resources to identify cCMV and incentivizes newborn screenings—critical action to ensure babies affected by…

GOVERNOR LAMONT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: GET GOOD GRADES AND RECEIVE AUTOMATIC ADMISSION TO SEVERAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Highway Crash!

Residents Invited to Participate in Parks Master Plan Public Workshop

Walk the Extra Mile at Compo Beach with Rach’s Hope!

8/25 Crash

Stratford Secures Ella Grasso Property for Affordable Housing Development

Fifth Raid at Norwalk Smoke Shop Uncovers Hidden Trap; Teen Employee Charged

Bridgeport Firefighters Rescue Two Victims from Early Morning Blaze

Pedestrian Struck!

BLUMENTHAL, MARSHALL, LANDSMAN, & LAWLWER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL PROMOTING INFANT SCREENING FOR VIRUS THAT CAUSES BIRTH DEFECTS

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