Fairfield News: Police Called For Fire Investigation
2022-06-28@10:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called for a fire in the parking lot of Burroughs Park and has called police to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: New Project On Boston Avenue Floods
2022-06-28 #Bridgeport CT-- Manuel sent in this photo of the flooding on Boston Avenue near Seaview Avenue where the recent construction was. No, its not a carpool lane!
Westport News: 2022 Fireworks Traffic Advisory
#Westport CT--The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Thursday June 30, 2022, with a rain date of Friday July 1, 2022. This is the largest annual Westport event featuring heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms Road between Compo Road South and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. Daytime Compo Beach visitors are reminded the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicles with fireworks passes will be allowed to remain within the beach. We ask those with fireworks passes to be standing by their vehicles at that time so Parks and Recreation staff can collect their pass. The beach should reopen to ticket…
Westport News: Day Time/Early Evening Motor Vehicle Burglaries
(Westport, CT 6/27/2022) This past Saturday (6/25/22), the Westport Police Departmentinvestigated several motor vehicle burglaries, which occurred during the late afternoon andearly evening hours. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doorswere unlocked. Traditionally, this type of crime was committed during the overnight hours.However, Westport and other communities are now seeing this activity at varying times of theday. The car burglaries that occurred on Saturday are being investigated by the department’sdetective bureau. Furthermore, additional patrols will be deployed as a preventative measure.The Westport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to once again remindeveryone to lock your car(s) and bring your keys/fobs inside. It is also important to rememberto take valuables out of your…
GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE IS SCHEDULED TO INCREASE ON FRIDAY
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that the state’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour beginning on Friday, July 1, 2022. The change is the result of legislation he signed into law three years ago that schedules several increases in the minimum wage over a five-year period. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest earning workers has stayed flat, making already existing pay disparities even worse and preventing hardworking families from obtaining financial security,” Governor Lamont said. “This is a fair, gradual increase for workers who will invest the money right back into our economy and continue supporting local businesses in their communities.”…
Fairfield News: Firefighters Rescue Child and Father
2022-06-27@4:04pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters rescue a child who was in their car seat and father when their car became disabled while trying to cross the flooded Johnson Drive.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2022-06-27@12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man has been shot in the head but was conscious and alert according to radio reports. The incident took place on Connecticut Avenue near 5th street. Viewers said there were over 6 shots fired, and a few minutes later another 3 rounds. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT DIRECTS NEW CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD SERVICE FEES FROM STATE AGENCIES TO BE WAIVED
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham to waive service fees that Connecticut state agencies are required to begin collecting on credit, debit, and charge card transactions under a state law that takes effect July 1, 2022. Waiving these service fees will save Connecticut residents and businesses approximately $6 million during the 2023 fiscal year, which begins next week. “Each of us is feeling the pressure of inflation, and I am committed to reducing costs for businesses and residents where the law allows,” Governor Lamont said. “By waiving these transaction fees, businesses and residents will save approximately $6 million. Our administration will be working with the General Assembly…
Bridgeport News: Sanitation and Recycling Guidelines
Bridgeport, CT – Residents are reminded by the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities to deposit only recyclable materials in their recycling cans for pickup. Non-collection items are reported by sanitation personnel as a result of the presence of the following non-recyclable materials in recycling cans:· Plastic film of any sort (plastic grocery bags, trash bags, packing tape, bubble wrap, etc.)· Cardboard not broken down and left bundled next to the can.· Mixed trash with recyclables.· Grass clippings.· Styrofoam.Do not bag your recyclables; instead, leave them loose in your recycling cans. In addition, never put trash in your recycling can. Any items, except cardboard, outside of your can will not be collected. Failure to follow these requirements will result…
STATE REPRESENTATIVES LEEPER AND FARRAR SECURE $1 MILLION IN STATE BUDGET FOR REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Earlier this week, State Representatives Jennifer Leeper (D–Fairfield, Southport) and Kate Farrar (D–West Hartford) commemorated World Refugee Day by celebrating the inclusion of $1 million in the state budget to provide financial assistance to refugee resettlement agencies and to help close the 'welcome gap' faced by Connecticut's refugees. The Representatives have worked directly with refugee assistance agencies across the state, including Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), Connecticut Institute for Refugee and Immigrants (CIRI), and Jewish Family Services (JFS), in response to the influx of refugees arriving from Afghanistan and Ukraine and the crucial need for additional funding. The funding secured in the state budget will provide each arriving refugee with a one-time grant of $1,000 to compensate for high costs of living…