HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today released agency-specific data regarding compliance with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements. Connecticut executive branch state employees have made significant progress in recent days, with 78.5% fully vaccinated and a total of 671 employees (2.2%) who are non-compliant with the executive orders. More than 1,700 executive branch state employees were vaccinated in the days following the governor’s August 19 announcement that they would either need to be vaccinated or receive weekly testing. State agency heads and human resources representatives have been working throughout this week directly with employees who are non-compliant but who intend to meet the requirements. Most non-compliant employees remain at that status due to incomplete submissions. Actions related to employees deliberately…
Derby News: Pedestrian Struck On Route 8
2021-10-07@8:40pm-- #Derby CT--#cttraffic--A pedestrian was struck by a car on exit ramp 17 on Route 8 southbound. He was alert and conscious according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: GBT Bus Rear-Ended
2021-10-07@3:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A GBT bus driver was injured when a car rear-ended the bus on Park Avenue near Maplewood Avenue.
Fairfield News: Water Main Break
2021-10-07@1:31pm--#Fairfield CT-- There is a water main break across the street from our sponsor Penfield Automotive on the Post Road. According to radio reports there is no water in the area.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
#Bridgeport CT-- On October 6, 2021 at approximately 8:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a callfor a report of a Car vs Pedestrian crash at Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue. A pedestrian from Stratford CT was crossing Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue from the north east corner heading southbound. As he was crossing a red Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue, driven by a male party from Shelton CT, struck the pedestrian. After striking the pedestrian the driver pulled his vehicle over and remained on scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. He sustained life threatening injuries and remains in critical but stable condition.…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been shot in the 600 block of Capital Avenue. This is still breaking news and there is not a lot of information at this time. Police are searching the road for shell casings.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX79KmRVtx8
Bridgeport News: Home Invasion
2021-10-6@10:00PMish-- Police/EMS called for a home invasion in the 200 block of Bretton Street. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Accident Closes Boston Ave
2021-10-06@8:15pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- At 8:15pm I received two media alerts, on for a crash at Boston and Chopsey Hill and another on Boston Avenue in the 2100 block which I have received a number of messages asking if there was a shooting because of the crime scene tape. EMS has not been called for any stabbing or shootings.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2021-10-06@8:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was a scooter at the soccer field at Jettie S. Tisdale School at 250 Hollister Avenue. Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down. This post is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-10-06@7:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was struck at Ruane and Post Road. Radio reports say the pedestrian is alert and talking. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/