Bridgeport News: Small Mulch Fire
2021-12-17@10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene on Beachview Avenue in Black Rock for a small mulch fire that was quickly extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
BOUGHTON TO SERVE AS SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE GOVERNOR FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has tapped Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton to serve as his senior advisor for infrastructure. In this new role, Commissioner Boughton will act as the Lamont administration’s senior voice on infrastructure and will coordinate multi-agency approaches to administering funds from the recently approved, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. As Governor Lamont explained, seamless coordination across agencies and partnership with the Office of Policy and Management will spur new ideas, enable a comprehensive approach to equity and climate justice, and strengthen Connecticut’s applications for competitive federal grants. “Connecticut has been a leader over the past year when it has come to implementing complex federal programs and looking out…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Entrapment
2021-12-16@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene of a car that snapped a utility pole and rolled over. on Barnum Avenue between Seaview and Helen Street. Firefighters had to free the driver that was entrapped in the car. The driver was transported with unknown injuries.
Fairfield News: Assault Over Vaccinations
2021-12-16@8:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- Radio reports of a fight between an elderly man and and an an employee at Fairfield Mobil at2093 Post Road over vaccinations.. A second report then said the elderly man also attacked a person who tried to intervene. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
Highway Crashes
2021-12-16@5:15 #Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash I-95 south near exit 30 (photo). 5:15pm--#Stratford CT-- A crash on Route/25 northbound near exit 3. 5:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash in front of Shop Rite at 1975 Black Rock Turnpike.
Fairfield News: Child Left Unattended
2021-12-16@1:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police called the fire department to gain entry into a Tesla parked with a child locked in it and no adult present. A short time later the woman returned to the car and she was issued a summons after the police investigaiton.
Norwalk News: Fugitive Apprehended
#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division continues to bring cases to successfulclosure, and in this case, a wanted, violent felon, off of our streets.On October 25, 2021, Shane Tomlin was accused of Threatening 2nd in a Domestic Violencerelated case. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On November 25, 2021, Tomlin was accusedof Assault 3rd Assault 3rd, Disorderly Conduct, and Risk of Injury to a Child, leading to a seconddomestic violence warrant for his arrest. On November 25, 2021, the same day as the assault,Tomlin was sought by officers, and once spotted, was alleged to have engaged police inpursuit. A warrant was granted for this incident for Engaging Police in Pursuit, RecklessDriving, and other related charges. Additionally, Tomlin…
8/25 Pile Up
2021-12-16 @10:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- Viewer Eddie sent in this photo of a 5 vehicle pile up on Route 8/25 southbound with injuries.
Grants For Community Interests
(December 16, 2021 — The Affinity Foundation is pleased to announce its grantrecipients for the third quarter of 2021, having issued $20,000 to 11 organizations. The Foundationsupports organizations aligned with its mission of providing our members and communities withfinancial wellness solutions, educational programs that enable self-sufficiency, and support that ensuresaccess to essential health care services. “We are proud to partner with these exceptional organizations that are providing critical services in thecommunities they serve,” said Karla Wallack, executive director of the Foundation. “This year, ourpartners include health care organizations, which is a new focus area for the Foundation in 2021.”Center for Great Expectations in Somerset, New Jersey, received $1,000 for their critical programs thatassist homeless pregnant and/or parenting women in empowering…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is excited to announce its first-ever “Name the Snowplow Contest.” The CTDOT Name the Snowplow Contest allows residents across Connecticut to submit their best and most creative names for four snowplows, which represent the four CTDOT maintenance districts in Connecticut. Winners will have their snowplow names featured on the side of a CTDOT tandem axle Tow Plow. The winners will be photographed next to the newly named snowplow and featured on our website and social media pages. Connecticut residents have until December 31, 2021, to submit their most creative snowplow name using the submission form on our website. In January, all qualified names will be presented to the public, who will vote and select the…