First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that the United Illuminating Company (UI) began work on a pilot program to trim or remove trees that began on Monday, March 30, 2015. The pilot program will take a several months to complete. UI will begin with only one crew at the corner of Congress and Burr Street and continue to work their way North on Burr Street to Aran Hill. Eventually UI will have another crew available in the Mill Plain area. Interim Tree Warden Jeff Minder, who has been working with UI and the Town’s Forestry Committee on this Pilot Program, will be at the site Monday morning to introduce himself to everyone involved and to once again reiterate that he will…
Fairfield News: Trucker Dies In Crash
9:59am--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Firefighters responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with injury involving a large truck on I-95 NB near the Exit 23 off ramp. Lt. Patrick Barry arrived on scene and reported the driver trapped and unresponsive inside the cab of a roll-off trailer truck. The truck collided with the Kings Hwy overpass, causing damage to the bridge, prior to striking the guard rail and coming to rest on its drivers side. Fairfield Engines 1, 2, 4, and 4, Ladders 1 and 2, Cars 1,2,3 and 5 responded to the scene. Fairfield Police, State Police, State DEEP, State DOT, and CTR (Connecticut Tank Recovery) responded. Firefighters used heavy rescue equipment to remove the roof of the tractor…
I-95 Crash
3:48pm--#cttraffic #Fairfield CT--#Westport CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound just south of exit 19. Injuries are reported as well as people walking on the roadway. Un accidente en la I-95 hacia el sur, al sur de la salida 19. Las lesiones son reportados, así como las personas que caminan por la calle. Um acidente na I-95 sul ao sul da saída 19. As lesões são relatados, bem como as pessoas que andam na estrada.
Fairfield News: Comings & Goings
#Fairfield CT--Office Max has merged with Office Depot and they are closing a number of stores. The Office Max at 696 Post Road is closing, the manager did not know a specific date but is guessing within two weeks. Everything in the store is marked down but be a cautious shopper, they have marked everything up to full manufacturer suggested price and then marking it down to give the illusion of savings. Office Max se ha fusionado con Office Depot y están cerrando una serie de tiendas. El Office Max en 696 Post Road se está cerrando, el gerente no sabía la fecha pero es adivinar el plazo de dos semanas. Todo en la tienda se caracteriza por ser un comprador…
11:35am--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police working with Bridgeport detectives and Westport Police made a significant drug bust in the parking lot of Kohl's just before noon today. I don't have a lot of information on this but Fairfield detectives promised me a press release with the details later today. Kevin Wells along with Ruger assisted in locating drugs in the vehicle. I just happened to be at Kohl's for a personal purchase when this all went down. This is the second time this month the news found me. They say you are what you think of the most, I think I'm going to start thinking more about money! Policía Fairfield trabajar con detectives de Bridgeport y de la Policía de Westport…
Fairfield News: Stolen Copper Drain Pipes
7:01pm--#Fairfield CT-- A Mine Hill Road resident called police to report the copper drain pipes on their home were stolen. This report sponsored by: Un residente Mina Hill Road llamó a la policía para informar de los tubos de drenaje de cobre en su casa fueron robados. Um morador de Minas Hill Road chamou a polícia para relatar os tubos de drenagem de cobre em sua casa foram roubados.
Fairfield News: Tree Worker Falls 40 Feet
Fairfield CT-- On Monday afternoon at 12:23 PM the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting that a tree worker had fallen from a tree at 188 Rock Major Road. Upon arrival, the Fire Department found the worker on the ground in the rear of the house. He had fallen over 40 feet. Under the Command of Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood, fire personnel immediately began treating the patient who was conscious and responsive. He did not appear to have life threatening injuries. The worker stated he had an issue with his climbing spikes that caused him to fall. Newly appointed Deputy Chief Kyran Dunn was on scene and assisted with incident coordination and control. American Medical Response arrived shortly after the fire department. Multiple responders from the Fire Department and AMR were required…
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Fairfield News: Chimney Fire
9:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters are on scene of chimney fire at 199 Toilsome Hill Road, flames and sparks are seen. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola leading the attack! This report sponsored by: Los bomberos están en escena del incendio en la chimenea de 199 penoso camino de la colina, se ven llamas y chispas. El subjefe de bomberos George Gomola líder del ataque! Os bombeiros estão no local do incêndio na chaminé em 199 toilsome Hill Road, chamas e faíscas são vistos. Chefe assistente George Gomola liderando o ataque!