Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2021-08-12@2:30am-- Police are reporting that a 2015 Kia Optima was taken on Carleton Avenue by 3 black males who assaulted the owner. This news report is made possible by:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AUG. 16 BEACH CLEAN-UP
THAT KICKS OFF #DONTTRASHLISOUND CAMPAIGN
NORWALK, CT (Aug. 11, 2021) – Help give Long Island Sound that extra little sparkle by joininga beach clean-up on Mon., Aug. 16 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.The clean-up is from 10 a.m. to noon. Bags and gloves will be provided. Volunteers should bringtheir own water, and meet at the pavilion near the main beach parking lot.Monday’s clean-up launches the fifth annual #DontTrashLISound campaign led by the ConnecticutSea Grant program, with support from Save the Sound, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk andother groups. This year’s #DontTrashLISound campaign, run by the Connecticut and New York Sea Grantprograms with support from the Long Island Sound Study, continues through International CoastalCleanup Day on Sept. 18. There will be clean-up events in…
Danbury News: Active Shooter Danbury Mall
UPDATE: Sounds like it's over, police are looking for a black Chevy Silverado now. 2021-08-11@7:10pm--#Danbur CT-- Danbury Police looking for mutual aid for surround towns for an active shooter at the Danbury Mall at 7 Backus Avenue. No further details. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield Vandalism
Reported on 8/6 at approximately 7:00 AM-Mona Terrace's Child Care Center reports vandalism over the past few nights. Complainant stated that between Wednesday 8/4/21 5:30 PM and Thursday 8/5/21 06:30 AM someone had written racial slurs in a Sharpie on one of the back doors. The next night (8/5/21 5:30 PM and 8/6/21 06:30 AM) garbage and broken glass had been scattered in their back lot under and around the solar panels. Reported on 8/6 at approximately 11:35AM- 3000 block of Park Avenue report of vandalism to the front door, possible burglary. Resident left home Wednesday (8/4/2021) around 3:40 PM. When returning home on 8/6, at approximately 11:30 AM, resident discovered forced entry to the home. Home appeared ransacked. Undetermined…
Return to Mask Wearing Urged in Westport’s Indoor Public Spaces
Westport, CT –First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following update today: Due to increasing COVID cases in Fairfield County, Westport residents are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in indoor public spaces, whether located in retail establishments, restaurants, gyms, workout studios or other businesses, as well as galleries, museums, performance spaces or government buildings. The CDC has designated Fairfield County as having “substantial” community transmission, out of the low, moderate, substantial and high rates. Currently 90 percent of all COVID cases in CT are of the Delta variant. Last week, Governor Lamont issued an Executive Order that provides municipal leaders with the option of requiring masks in indoor public spaces within their respective towns and cities for all individuals regardless of vaccination…
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2021-08-10@10:45pm--#Bridgerport CT-- Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire on the third floor on of multi-family home in the 100 block of Kent Avenue. Firefighters quick response kept the fire contained to the bedroom. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
2021-08-10@7:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck by a car and suffered minor injuries on Main Street at Cannon Street.
Mayor Ganim Dictates Required Use of Face Masks in the City of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – Today Mayor Ganim signed Executive Order No. 4 which requires all individuals in the City of Bridgeport to wear facial masks while indoors at any public places and/or in any business. (Executive Order attached.) Effective August 11th, 2021, Mayor Ganim requires the use of masks or protective face coverings in accordance with the Center for Communicable Diseases (CDC) and other federal and/or State of Connecticut guidelines when attending public indoor venues. Indoor venues includes any establishment where patron attend inside such as restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, gyms, and/or retailers. In addition, the use of masks in public parks is also recommended especially in instances of gatherings. Required to wear masks in indoor settings. Including municipal buildings, and businesses.Recommended…
Bridgeport News: Gas Line Rupture
2021-07-10@1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a ruptured gas line at West Liberty and Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
Westport News: Traffic Concerns
(Westport, CT) - The Westport Downtown Merchants Association will be holding anoutdoor downtown shopping event this Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM. This event will necessitate the closure of Main Street between Post Road Eastand Avery Place as well as Elm Street between Main Street and the Baldwin Lot from6:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 14th. These road closures will result intraffic congestion downtown and increased pedestrian traffic.Motorists should expect delays in the center of town due to these closures. The PoliceDepartment asks that pedestrians utilize the marked crosswalks and motorists useextra caution while driving through the area.