Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Ansonia on Great Hill Road as a result of an accident. Everyone made it out of the vehicle safely. 2025-05-21@4:31pm--#Ansonia CT
Road Closures – Fine Arts Festival
Westport’s Fine Arts Festival will take place from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25. Main Street (between Post Rd East and Avery Place) and Elm Street (between Main St and Bedford Square) will be closed from 6:00 AM Friday through 10:00 PM Sunday. Expect traffic congestion and increased pedestrian activity downtown. Drivers are urged to use caution.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG OBJECTS TO KIDDE-FENWAL BANKRUPTCY DEAL THAT WOULD ENABLE CARRIER TO EVADE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PFAS FOREVER CHEMICAL LIABILITY
Bankruptcy Attempts End-Run Around Supreme Court Decision in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy That Struck Down Third-Party Releases (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today objected to a proposed bankruptcy deal for firefighting foam manufacturer Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. that seeks to unlawfully release its parent company Carrier Global Corporation from liability for PFAS forever chemical contamination in the face of lawsuits filed by Connecticut and other states. The bankruptcy deal attempts to resurrect a maneuver already declared illegal by the United States Supreme Court after Connecticut and other states objected to immunity for the Sackler family through the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy. “Whether you are a family of billionaires or a multinational corporation worth billions of dollars, you cannot hide from liability behind…
BLUMENTHAL, KING, TAKANO, COLLEAGUES DEMAND COMPLETE & UPDATED LIST OF CANCELLED VA CONTRACTS
In letter, Senate and House Committee members slam Collins’ untruthful narrative around his chaotic contract cancellations “…[C]ancelling hundreds of contracts in a several-day period and then scrambling to restore dozens just a few days later is not an indication of good program management. It’s an indication of waste and incompetence.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Committee member U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) today led a group of their colleagues to demand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins immediately provide Congress the complete and updated list of VA contracts cancelled or proposed for cancellation, and blast his untruthful narrative around the contracts’…
Crash Involving Firetruck
At approximately 1:30pm, Ladder 5 was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of North Avenue and Lindley Street while responding to an emergency call. The driver of the civilian vehicle was extricated by the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating.
The Bridgeport Animal Control Hosts 2025 “Free the Shelter” Event
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Animal Control is hosting the return of their “Free the Shelter” event on May 30th and May 31st with the intent to have a large amount of their animals adopted. All adoption fees are sponsored by The Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals in New Canaan as a part of the event’s initiative. Participants are encouraged to visit the Bridgeport Animal Shelter at 236 Evergreen Street between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; no appointment needed. Participants will be able to fill out an application to get approved for a meet-and-greet with their preferred animal. Upon approval, participants will have their pets spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to the animal being brought home. Eligibility requirements for participants include bringing proof of home ownership or a notarized letter from a landlord, bringing any other dogs that may be in the home if a participant wishes…
Hope He Got The Insurance!
The northbound lane on North Benson Road is currently blocked due to a U-Haul truck getting stuck underneath the train overpass. 2025-05-20@11:45am--#Fairfield CT
Barnum Festival Hosts Ball, Honors Jay Piccirillo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CCu0e2fnwk Saturday night, the Barnum Festival held its annual ball at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange, CT. Gregory Gnandt, this year's 75th Ringmaster, said, "The Ball is more than just a glamorous evening—it’s a vital fundraiser that helps support youth programs, scholarships, and cultural events tied to the festival. A fireworks display after dinner paid honor to Jay Piccirillo, owner of Micalizzi Italian Ice on Madison Avenue, who just recently passed. Jay was a legend in Bridgeport, always enjoyed a good fireworks display. The Barnum Festival events span from late spring to early summer each year in an effort to build community spirit, foster philanthropy, and celebrate the many diverse cultures represented by residents. The festival culminates in a…
Pedestrian Struck in Fairfield
Report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Oldfield Road and Reef Road in Fairfield. The pedestrian is currently being transported to the hospital.
A Portion of Wilton Road Closed Due to a Downed Tree With Wires
(May 19, 2025) Wilton Road is currently closed between Partrick Road and River Lane because a tree entangled in power lines is blocking the entire roadway. Eversource was notified and responded to the scene.It is expected that the roadway will be closed for an extended period. As of this writing, no estimate has been provided as to when that section of Wilton Road will reopen.We urge motorists to avoid the area until this is resolved.