Category: Bridgeport

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Bridgeport, CT – Today, a press conference was held to announce the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Kickoff, hosted by the Connecticut Association for Human Services. The VITA program is comprised of volunteer tax preparers that would provide free tax preparation and assistance to households that have made $63,000 or less during 2023.

Mayor Ganim stated, “The vitality of this program is made possible by the volunteers and the leadership of those who work tirelessly to help our residents receive much-needed assistance and the tax credits they may be eligible for. It’s programs like these that are going to provide our hardworking families with the extra money they need to make ends meet and I’m grateful that this has expanded to another location for our residents to have access to.”

For residents that are interested in taking advantage of the VITA program, there are multiple options for submission. Residents can visit www.getyourrefund.org to submit their tax forms online for preparation. Residents may also visit any of the sites below to meet with a volunteer tax preparer:

Alliance for Community Empowerment – Drop-off by appointment only

1070 Park Ave

Tues, Wednesday, & Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Burroughs Community Center – Drop-off or In-Person Appointments

2470 Fairfield Ave

203-334-0293

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Housatonic Community College – By Appointment Only

875 Broad St

Call 211 for appointment

Tuesday & Friday 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Bridgeport OIC

510 Barnum Ave #104

Call 211 for appointment

Thursday & Friday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those that are unsure of their eligibility, all are encouraged to visit irs.gov/VITA to check their eligibility status and to find locations in neighboring cities and towns. Residents are also encouraged to visit www.cahs.org/vita.html or uwc.211ct.org/taxhelp for more information or call 2-1-1, press option 3, then option 6.

2024-02-09@6:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic— Report of a crash with injuries on I-95 southbound at exit 27.

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Water main replacement project to begin February 14

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – February 6, 2024 – Aquarion Water Company is performing essential work on water infrastructure in Bridgeport to ensure continued system reliability and the highest quality water.

Water main replacement projects will begin on February 14 on Kossuth Street, Maple Street, and Jane Street. The projects are expected to be completed by May 2024. Final paving will then be scheduled in coordination with the Town of Bridgeport and the State of Connecticut. Stratford-based Burns Construction Company will be the contractor for the water main replacement project.

The project, which will replace approximately 3,000 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water distribution system and to ensure the highest quality water. The infrastructure upgrades will also help to reduce leaks and water main breaks that can cause service interruptions.

“We greatly appreciate residents’ patience during this project,” said Justin Xenelis, Aquarion’s Manager of Utility Programs. “We will work closely with our customers, contractors, and town officials to coordinate the work and minimize disruptions.”

Due to construction, drivers should expect minor traffic delays and possible detours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

To keep customers informed about scheduled and unscheduled work, Aquarion utilizes an Everbridge notification system to call affected customers. Aquarion encourages customers to sign up for this free service at www.aquarionwater.com/alerts. Information regarding Aquarion construction projects can be found at www.aquarionwater.com/projects.

Customers with project-related questions may contact Luke Scatenato, Aquarion’s project manager, at (203) 362-3040. For service or water-related issues, please contact Aquarion Customer Service at 1-800-732-9678.

On 02/06/24 at approximately 6:05am the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for a single motor vehicle crash involving an injured child. The callers reported a vehicle crashing into a utility pole and getting trapped by a tree off the side of the road. The Bridgeport Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to the scene along with Bridgeport Police Officers to render aid.  A preliminary investigation confirmed a silver 2005 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Reservoir Avenue near Saunders Avenue. The Honda Accord lost control and hit a UI utility pole and came to rest on a tree off the northbound side of the road.  The Honda Accord was occupied by a 29-year-old male operator, a 30-year-old female passenger and a 2-year-old infant passenger. The occupants were transported to Bridgeport Hospital for injuries sustained during the accident. The 29-year-old male sustained minor injuries, the 30-year-old female sustained serious injuries, and the 2-year-old infant succumbed to his injuries.

This accident is being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team. The Bridgeport Police send their condolences to the family and friends of the infant.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Andrew Orum of the Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Division, at (203) 576-7640, Andrew.Orum@bridgeportct.gov or the Bridgeport Police Department Tips Hotline at 203-576-TIPS.

2024/02/06@3:05PM — #ctfire — An appliance fire caused some smoke at the 100 block of Wheeler Ave. in Bridgeport

2024-02-05@12:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– According to radio reports, an elderly man was hit by a car at Madison and Grand Street. No word on the man’s condition. The driver did stop and is cooperating with the police.

In a tragic incident on Route 8 in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, two children from Bridgeport lost their lives, and several others sustained serious injuries in a collision that took place around 3:30 p.m. near Exit 23. The vehicles involved were a Honda Civic, carrying two adults and two children, and a Ford F600 with one adult. The children, identified as Riquelme Alves Brito, 3, and Laura Alves Brito, 6, tragically did not survive the accident.

According to the Connecticut State Police report, both vehicles were in the left lane when the Ford rear-ended the Honda. The impact caused both vehicles to collide with the concrete barrier on the left side of the road. The Honda’s 33-year-old male driver from Stratford and the 25-year-old female front passenger from Bridgeport sustained suspected serious injuries. The two children were rushed to Waterbury Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The Ford was driven by a 40-year-old man from Oxford, who suffered suspected minor injuries, as stated by the state police. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information related to the crash.

2024-02-04@3:04pm–#Bridgeport CT– A multi-car crash with injuries on I-95 northbound.

On Saturday, February 3^rd, the city of Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center received information of a ShotSpotter Activation for six rounds fired in the area of 218 Orchard St. Shotspotter is a gunshot detection technology that uses sophisticated acoustic sensors to detect, locate, and alert law enforcement agencies about gunfire incidents in real-time. Several shell casings were located in the area of 218 Orchard St. Additional information was received reporting a possible argument between unknown parties followed by 5 shots fired and a vehicle leaving the area. The city of Bridgeport Fusion Center was able to locate vehicles leaving the area through the city-wide camera system. Bridgeport Police Officers located the vehicles in question parked in front of a local business on Fairfield Ave. A subsequent on scene investigation led to the recovery of a loaded Glock 19 (9mm firearm) inside of one of the vehicles on scene in plain view, laying in between the driver’s seat and the center counsel, not in a holster. An additional 17 round magazine fully loaded was also located inside the center counsel.

A 25-year-old Bridgeport resident, Stanley L. Peterkin, was charged with the following:

• 29-38g(a)(1)    Improper Storage of Firearm in a motor vehicle

• 53-202w(b1)    Large Capacity Magazine 

• 53a-217a         Negligent Storage of Firearm

• 14-147(c)         Improper use of Marker Plates

Bond was set at $12,000.00

Mr. Peterkin’s Connecticut Pistol Permit was also seized and turned into the Bridgeport Police Department’s permits office.

This was a collective response from the Patrol Division, the Emergency Communication and Fusion Centers, along with our Community, in addressing gun violence, and their efforts are commendable

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