Pedestrian hit
8:28pm--#Bridgeport CT--A pedestrian has been hit by a car at Park Avenue and West Jackson Avenue. The car did stop. First reponders on scene.
Northeast Utilities
Video Report— Northeast Utilities presented five Bridgeport non-profit organizations with more than $1.7 million in tax credits designed to promote construction of low- and fixed-income housing. “Quality affordable housing is such a priority in all cities and this financial assistance is such a boon,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “The non-profits do such important work on very tight budgets. Northeast Utilities’ assistance is greatly appreciated.” Tax credits were awarded to Neighborhood Trust, Inc. ($500,000); Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County ($429,000); Boston Avenue Supportive Housing (Alpha)($205,882); Seymour Hollander Apartments ($500,000), and Mutual Housing of Association ($100,000).
Child left unattended, shoplifting, drinking and crack pipe
#Westport CT--#Bridgeport CT--On 12/04/2013, Eleanor Cobb of Bridgeport, CT was arrested after officers were dispatched to a report of a child left unattended in a motor vehicle. A four year old child was located in the vehicle while Cobb was shopping in a nearby store. Cobb admitted she had been drinking and had a “crack pipe” in the vehicle. Officers learned that she had also shoplifted from Walgreen’s. Cobb was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury to a Minor, 53a-125b Larceny 6th, and 21a-267(a) Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Cobb was released after posting $5,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court at 0930 hours on 12/13/2013.
Mayor Finch Announces Creation of Mayor’s Youth Council
High School students can submit applications for consideration BRIDGEPORT, CT (December 10, 2013) — Mayor Bill Finch today announced that he is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Mayor’s Youth Council. The new initiative provides youth a chance to learn about and participate in local government while serving in an advisory capacity to the Mayor on youth issues. The Youth Council will be comprised of 10 high school students from across Bridgeport Public Schools and Vocational programs. Youth participants will build fundamental leadership skills and core competencies in policy change while working on community service projects related to education, violence/bullying, and environmental stewardship. “My office is committed to building a new generation of young leaders who demonstrate a desire to be change agents in…
City Woman, Police Department Host Toy Drive for City Children
#Bridgeport, CT – Dec. 9, 2013) -- Cecalie Cooper just wanted to help during the holiday season. “I wanted to make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season,” said Cooper, 25, a recent college graduate and daughter of Councilwoman Eneida Martinez-Walker. “It’s easy to caught up in the holidays and forget that there are children in our community who might not get presents. “I wanted to try to do something about it.” Cooper partnered with the Bridgeport Police Department in the effort. A collection box is located in the front lobby of Police Headquarters at 300 Congress St. and any toys collected will be distributed to families who lost all their possessions in a massive fire on Brooks…
Holiday concert for Fairfield seniors
#Fairfield CT--Fairfield senior citizens at the Senior Center on Mona Terrace enjoy getting together and enjoying the sounds of the Costal Chordsmen Wednesday.
Tonight’s Car Fire
2:11am--#Norwalk CT--Tonight's car fire is 2 cars that now has the 2 car garage fully involved in flames at 532 Flax Hill Road. Firefighters are laying in.
Possible school break in
11:51pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are on scene investigating an open door in the back of John Winthrop School at 85 Eckart Street. Police were alerted by the alarm company.
Water main break
11:22pm--#Fairfield CT--Water main break at Szost Drive and Reid Street. Water company on the way.