I-95 Crash
2023-03-17@12:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash at where else, I-95 northbound at exit 27A.
CONNECTICUT DELEGATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $10.6 MILLION FOR HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional delegation today announced that Connecticut will receive an additional $10.6 million in regular Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to assist homeowners with their energy bills. The $560 million in LIHEAP funds, of which Connecticut will receive $10.6 million, is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and comes at a time when energy assistance remains in high demand. “Connecticut families should not have to choose between heating their homes, keeping the lights on or putting food on the table,” the delegation said in a statement. “This $10.6 million is a lifeline for Connecticut families and comes at a time when heating assistance programs are cutting back to meet…
The Town of Fairfield has been designated a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Fairfield is one of seven towns in the state to become part of this network. AARP'snetwork, an affiliate of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program is part of an international campaign to help communities prepare for rapidly aging populations. It is projected by AARP that by 2030, one of every five people in the U.S. will be 65 or older and that by 2035, the number of adults older than 65 will be greater than the number of children under 18. “Age-Friendly Fairfield is a town-wide initiative to further our efforts to make our community…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES VISION SOLAR OVER UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE SALES, VIOLATIONS OF HOME IMPROVEMENT ACT
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Vision Solar, LLC following more than a dozen consumer complaints regarding predatory high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresentations about financing and tax credits, and unpermitted work that left homeowners saddled with nonfunctioning systems and unaffordable loans. “We’re investigating numerous complaints regarding high-pressure solar industry sales tactics, but Vision Solar’s predatory practices are far and away the worst we have seen. Vision Solar preyed on low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners, pressuring them into unaffordable loans for solar panels that in some cases were never activated. Their egregious misconduct appears to have violated multiple laws, and we’re going to hold them accountable. Our lawsuit seeks to get money back…
FRIDAY: GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHILDCARE
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Friday morning, Governor Ned Lamont will hold a ceremony at the U.S. headquarters of Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, where he will sign an executive order requiring the formation of a blue-ribbon panel that will be charged with developing a strategic plan of recommendations on how Connecticut can improve its child care system with a particular emphasis on making it more accessible, equitable, and affordable. The governor will be joined at the event by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, state legislators, childcare providers, parents, and advocates. The governor is holding the ceremony at Boehringer Ingelheim because he wants to highlight one of the few businesses in the state that provides on-site…
Bridgeport News: Raid On Undocumented Dispensary
#Bridgeport CT--On 14 March 2023, the Tactical Narcotics Team served a search and seizure warrant on Moon Rock and Roll, a smoke shop, located at 4615 Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Tactical Narcotics Team entered the premises, observing over 75% of all visible products sold were some form of marijuana. The Tactical Narcotics Team arrested the owner, Wenke Chen of Corona, New York, and three employees: Avery Campbell of Bridgeport, CT, Tatiana Diaz of Stratford, CT, and Dabnus Ulmer of Bridgeport, CT. The Tactical Narcotics Team also seized over 100 pounds of vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana, approximately 1700 pre-rolled joints, and hundreds of wax, pens, and edibles. Additionally, the Tactical Narcotics Team seized over $4700 in cash and various…
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2023-03-16@11:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were kept busy this morning, this time a kitchen fire on Benham Avenue. The fire was contained to the kitchen but the entire structure was filled with smoke and is deemed inhabitable. The Red Cross was called to assist those living in the home. https://youtu.be/ikd7PsCpwpA
Bridgeport News: Bedroom Fire
2023-03-16@10:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Elmsford Road. When they arrived the found heavy smoke and a bedroom on fire. They quickly extinguished the fire and ventilated the building. The Red Cross was called to the scene but the homeowners were able to make their own accommodations. https://youtu.be/T0EAZHGJiZ0
Upcoming Track Improvements on the Metro-North New Canaan Branch Line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders that due to track improvements on the New Canaan Branch Line this summer, substitute bus service will replace all train service. This necessary work is part of the tie replacement and track upgrades program. When completed, an existing speed restriction in the Stamford area will be eliminated. Train speeds through this section will increase from 30 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour, increasing travel times on the line. The track improvements, and bus substitution, will begin Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and is estimated to run through August. “CTDOT has continued to move forward with projects that modernize and improve our state rail systems to bolster efficiency, safety, and overall…
Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Crash
2023-03-15@5:43pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Injuries did not appear to be too serious in a crash between a car and motorcycle at Hancock and Fairfield Avenue. The driver of the car did stop (not seen in the picture).