1:55am–#cttraffic–#Trumbull Connecticut–A rollover crash is reported on the Merritt Parkway southbound at the Nichols Avenue on ramp. No reported injuries.
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TRUMBULL, Connecticut – Trumbull area student Evan Casine was honored last week as a finalist at the 12th annualeesmarts™ Student Contest ceremony held at the State Capitol.
Presented by Energize Connecticut in partnership with Eversource and the United Illuminating Company (UI), Connecticut Natural Gas, and the Southern Connecticut Gas Company, the eesmarts Student Contest invites Connecticut students in grades K-12 and college to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.
Evan’s fictional narrative about recycling was awarded 2nd place in the Grade 3 category. The focus of his narrative was on the Earth’s limited resources and the importance of recycling in order to conserve those limited resources. Evan received a $100 Amazon gift card and plaque.
The ceremony attracted more than 150 students, parents, teachers, elected officials, and clean energy supporters from across the state in celebration of the students’ hard work. Tracy Babbage of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was the keynote speaker for the event, and NBC Connecticut anchor and education reporter Todd Piro served as Master of Ceremonies.
The Trumbull Police Department and Westfield Trumbull will host the Annual Public Safety Day on Saturday, April 30 th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The family-friendly outdoor event will take place in the Westfield Trumbull parking lot adjacent to Panera Bread. The event is free to attend and will provide opportunities for all ages to learn more about the many public safety resources available throughout Fairfield County. Highlights of Public Safety Day include: a helicopter landing demonstration (weather permitting) that morning; CT State Police crash & rollover simulator; police cars, ambulances, fire trucks; and a variety of emergency equipment on display for families to enjoy. New to the event this year will be an appearance by the WTNH Storm Team 8 and This year’s event also coincides with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, as Westfield Trumbull will serve as a drop off location during the event. The community is invited to drop off unwanted, unneeded or expired medication for safe and proper disposal at the Trumbull Police Department Sub-Station, located next to the exterior entrance to Ten Asian Bistro at Westfield Trumbull. This disposal service is free and anonymous. No information will be requested from the individuals dropping off prescriptions.
“It has been ten years since Westfield Trumbull first hosted Public Safety Day with the Trumbull Police Department, and we’re thrilled to continue the event this year. There will be plenty of emergency vehicles and interesting public safety gear to see, so we hope everyone will join us for a fun and exciting day” says Trumbull Police Chief Michael In the event of rain or inclement weather, the event will take place under the parking structure next to Lord & Taylor.
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