Orange News: TD Bank Robbed
4:29pm--#Orange CT--The TD Bank at 171 Boston Post Road was robbed. Police are looking for a white male in a dark hoodie who fled the bank on foot. No weapon was displayed. This report was made possible by:
General Electric and the Town of Fairfield
From the Desk of First Selectman Tetreau (Press Release) Let me first say that on behalf of the Town, I am in active communication with both GE and the Governor’s office and have been ever since GE’s announcement that it is considering leaving the State. Here is what I have accomplished so far: I have been able to keep the communication flowing between GE and the State while the evaluation is proceeding. There was a lot of emotion initially. GE specifically asked that we keep the emotion and rhetoric to a minimum. I made certain Hartford understands all the ways that GE makes valuable contributions to both Fairfield and our region. I encouraged the Governor to reduce the impact on GE…
Governor Boasts Drop In Unemployment
Office of the Governor press release: #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the Connecticut Department of Labor’s “Labor Situation” report for August 2015, which showed several thousand jobs created last month. The monthly report indicates that: Connecticut saw a net increase of 3,200 new jobs during the month. Though numbers may face adjustment next month,this represents the best year-over-year August job growth in the last ten years. The 2015 July-August jobs period, seasonally adjusted, has proven to deliver the second most movement in the last decade. The unemployment rate in the state dropped one-tenth of a percent to 5.3% (the national rate is…
Milford News: Silver Sands Meeting
The DEEP meeting with citizens concerning the design for Silver Sands State Park is at Milford City Hall on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM. We are expecting a large number of citizens to attend and voice their concerns towards a plan from which local residents have been shut out. No other state park rests in the middle of a densely populated community such as ours, and people are going to be bringing their questions. I hope you can attend. This report made possible by:
Norwalk News: Missing Kayaker
8:44pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters dispatched to Calf Pasture Beach for a missing 70 year old kayaker. This report is made possible by:
Video: Bridgeport News: 3 Sent To Hospital After Shooting Outside Pleasant Moments
UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Press Release: Early this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department responded to a non-fatal shooting incident in which two people were shot, and one injured. At 2:05 a.m., police officers responded to a call about an alleged shooting incident in the area of William St. & Crescent Ave. Upon arrival, police officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and another victim who suffered non-weapon induced injuries to the head. The first victim, a 25 year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the left foot. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where he is currently in stable condition. A second victim, a 23 year-old female, suffered gunshot wounds to the back and leg. She was also taken to…
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
On September 9, 2015 at 6:43 a.m., firefighters responded to a call regarding smoke in the area of Berkshire Ave. and Pembroke St. At the scene, firefighters found a multi-family home at 511 Berkshire Ave. The rear of the building had heavy fire on all three floors. Four civilians exited the building shortly after firefighters arrived. Firefighters then performed a search of the building and found no one inside. Firefighters fought the fire for a time until crews had to be pulled out for an exterior operation. Once the fire was under control, firefighters returned to the inside of the building to extinguish the remaining fire. More than 30 firefighters were dispatched to tackle the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries…
Labor Day Weekend State Police Incident Totals
These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on 09/04/15 through 09/07/15 at 23:59 p.m. SPEEDING: 1,930 SEATBELT: 98 TOTAL OTHER MOVING VIOLATIONS: 4,132 (To include, but not limited to Unsafe Lane Change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting) DUI ARRESTS: 45 ACCIDENTS Investigated: 336 With injury: 58 Fatal: 3 (9/4 Montville motorcycle vs car) 2014 totals Speeding: 1,727 Seat belt: 200 Total other moving violations: 3,720 (To include, but not limited to Unsafe Lane Change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting) DUI Arrests: 35 Accidents Investigated: 315 With injury: 33
Weston News: House Fire
11:50pm--#Weston CT-- Radio reports of a fully involved house fire at 23 Catbrier Road Weston CT. Westport called for mutual aid. This report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport –Math Coach Needed at Dunbar School
RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students. Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems. Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students. Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students. Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy. Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills. Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives. Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in…