2023-09-05@6:05pm
Stratford New: Structure Fire
Firefighter’s quick response kept a fire on the outside of the home
from spreading to the rest of the home on Andrew Street. It had
already started to extend to the attic when they arrived and quickly
extinguished it.
They also ventilated the home of smoke.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next couple of days are expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and remaining in effect through 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
The current forecast indicates that temperatures over this period will rise close to or into the low 90s, and the heat index is expected to reach into the mid-90s in certain inland areas of the state.
The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hot conditions. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities, and other partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location to get some relief.
Governor Lamont is advising those in Connecticut, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the high temperatures. Cooling centers are opening statewide. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1 or viewing the list online at 211ct.org.
“We may have thought that the hot summer temperatures were over for the season but it looks like we are getting another stretch of heat this week,” Governor Lamont said. “Anyone vulnerable to the heat is advised to take precautions. Cooling centers are open throughout Connecticut and can be located by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org.”
2023-08-31@1:51PM
Report of a car accident at Putnam Street and Main Street
with injuries involving a rolled over dump truck requiring extrication.
There are some reports of additional vehicles involved,
but only the dump truck could be found at this time.
2023-08-27@11:40am–#Stratford CT– Police are investigating a shooting on Clover Street. Witnesses confirmed what I did NOT hear on the radio was EMS was not dispatched to the scene. One person said according to a neighbor’s Ring doorbell that they shot up in the air. Of course, none of this has been confirmed at this early hour of this breaking news story. Each pylon in the photo is more than likely shell casings. There was a large state police presence there as well as Stratford Police.
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will be closed on Friday, September 8 in order for United Illuminating to install a new transformer outside the building. The Library will remain closed to the public the entire day and its website, phones, email and online services will be unavailable while the work is being done. Library materials may still be returned via outside receptacles. The library will reopen on Saturday, September 9 at 10 am.
Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8 and Friday-Saturday: 10-5.
For further Library information, call 203.385.4161 or visit its website at: www.stratfordlibrary.org.
#Stratford CT–Earlier this morning at approximately 10:25am Stratford Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Long Beach Boulevard. One victim was shot several times and transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation, the extent of their injuries is not known at this time. A single suspect was identified and taken into custody without incident shortly thereafter. This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no further threat to public safety. Anthony Vann age 26 of Bridgeport was arrested shortly after the incident when he surrendered to investigators. Vann was found to be in possession of three (3) loaded firearms. He was charged with Attempted Murder and is being held on a one-million-dollar bond and is expected to be arraigned at Bridgeport Court on 08/25/2023. The shooting victim was listed as stable.
2023-08-20@1:01am–#Stratford CT– A car hit a building in the 800 block of Honeyspot Road striking the gas meters and creating a big gas leak in the neighborhood. The two occupants safely made it out of the car. Radio reports said they may evacuate the neighborhood.
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford), State Representative Ben McGorty (R-122), and State Representative Laura Dancho (R-120) commend the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Education for awarding School Mental Health Specialist Grants to 72 districts across Connecticut. Stratford Public Schools is one of the recipients of the grant, which provides funding to increase the number of mental health workers in schools.
Stratford Public Schools is slated to receive a total of $124,920.90 over the course of three years, with the funding allocated as follows:
Sen. Kelly said, “All of Connecticut’s children deserve quality mental health care. By having more mental health specialists and a support system available in our schools, students will have improved access to the services they need during difficult times. Students cannot focus on education or other areas of their life if their basic mental and emotional needs are not being met. I’m happy to see this positive step in addressing the pressing and ongoing need for mental health support in our education system.”
Rep. McGorty said, “I am pleased that our schools will now be better equipped to treat students’ mental health with specialized care. Experiences with remote learning and instruction highlighted a growing concern of students’ mental health and it is a great step that we are making a targeted effort to improve how it is handled in our schools.”
Rep. Laura Dancho (R-120) said, “As a mother and grandmother, I know how important it is to value our children’s mental health. Quality education cannot exist without first assuring that students have the support system they need to learn and interact with new and diverse ideas. I look forward to experiencing the benefits of these ARPA grants in our local schools, which will directly aid both our hardworking teachers and the future of Stratford: our students.”
The competitive grant program utilizes funding the state received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This is the second of three rounds of grants aimed at increasing the number of mental health workers in schools that are being administered by the state using ARPA funding.
2023-08-06@12:02pm–#Stratford CT–A viewer sent in this photo of a house fire on Harding Avenue
The fire was quickly extinguished according to radio reports.
2023-08-06@12:39pm–#Stratford CT–A bicyclist has struck a utility pole at Old Honeyspot
and Honeyspot Road
