Bridgeport

ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Two Arrests After Vehicle Flees Orchard Street

At approximately 3:50 p.m., Bridgeport Police Department responded to the 120 block of Orchard Street following a ShotSpotter activation. No injuries were reported. Police say the vehicle involved fled Orchard Street and was tracked to the downtown Bridgeport area, near Lafayette Square and Fairfield Avenue. Two individuals have since been apprehended. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.

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Aquarion Announces Mandatory Watering Schedule Through October

Aquarion Announces Annual Water Conservation Schedule Mandatory Twice-Weekly Sprinkler Irrigation Schedule in Effect through October 31 Aquarion Water Company today announced the start of its 2026 sprinkler irrigation schedule, which continues until October 31. The program is mandatory for Aquarion customers in Bethel, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. For 2026, the towns/cities of Bridgeport, Monroe, Redding, Shelton, and Stratford have been added. The program helps conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens through a maximum of two watering days per week. The conservation program also helps to ensure local water supplies remain sufficient for critical needs such as human consumption and fire protection. Since its launch, the sprinkler…

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