Today’s Vehicle Party
2019-10-05@1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is under the I-95 underpass near Bass Pro. The car's engine compartment was on fire on the highway. This news report is made possible by:
Ganim Announces Response to Public Safety Concerns In the North End
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim joined City Council members, and other City officials to announce “Bridgeport is My Home: Mutual Respect for Our Residents and Neighbors” in response to growing concerns of public safety and poor quality of life issues in North End neighborhoods. Mayor Ganim called on the Zoning Department, Police Department, and City Council members to step up “in this battle of what’s become the overrunning of quiet neighborhoods with too many individuals” adding that “it looks like a college dormitory run amok up and down the road.” City Council representatives Michelle Lyons, Rosalina Christie, and Jeannette Herron, all from districts in the North End, were in attendance and support an ordinance amendment that will curb this…
Fairfield First Selectman’s Response to Questions on Hiring of Communications Consultant
At the end of this past Wednesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, there were some inaccurate statements and several false allegations regarding the communications consultant hired by the Town this past summer. It is unfortunate that these statements were made without any background or research. I would like to take this opportunity to provide residents with background and circumstances regarding this hiring. Let’s look at the facts: In early August, I was notified of a possible arrest of a town employee. I realized this would be a traumatic experience for our Town and our residents would have significant concerns along with a number of questions. It would be important to fully explain the facts and circumstances of the situation. The Town…
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
2019-10-05 @1:56am--Report of a street fight at East Main and Boston Avenue. At least one person injured. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2019-10-05@12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 28 just before the paving, not like you were getting through there any faster!
Bridgeport News: Accidental Discharge
2019-10-04@4:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the Mobil Station at Park and North Avenue. It turned out to be an accidental discharge of the dry chemical fire extinguisher from the canopy. EMS called for one person covered in the chemical. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
2019-10-04@4:51pm--#Bridgeport CT--A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at 1349 Fairfield Avenue (near Colorado and Clinton Avenue). No word on the extent of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash With Extrication
2019-10-04 @ 2:15pm---#Bridgeport CT-- Capital Avenue between Madison and Main Street was closed for what appeared to be a one car crash. Firefighters had to cut the roof off the car to get the driver out. The car was on it's side just as I took my camera out.
Bridgeport News: Snakes In Storage
2019-10-04@ 1:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were dispatched to Bridgeport Self Storage at 2101 Commerce Drive (State Street Extension) for a report of a snake in the hallway.
Fairfield News: Downed Tree
2019-10-04-@12:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- There is a downed tree blocking the road at Silver Spring Road at Spring Hill Road. There are electrical lines in the road as well so expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74023" align="aligncenter" width="300"] For more info see: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]