FAIRFIELD, CT – Fairfield Museum & History Center is pleased toannounce the completion of its multi-year restoration of the Ogden House Historical property.The final phase of the project was generously funded by a matching grant from 1772 Foundationand Preservation Connecticut to aid with the repair of the Ogden house exterior. The restorationwork was performed by Domus Constructors. Fairfield Museum and History Center370 Beach Road, Fairfield CT 06824203-259-1598fairfieldhistory.orgBuilt in 1740 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#79002651), Ogden Houseis among the oldest residences open to the public in Fairfield County, CT. In addition to itshistorical significance, Ogden House is an important property that is used for educationalprogramming throughout the year and is an integral part of the Fairfield…
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) applauded the Senate passage of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The senators led seven of their senator colleagues, including Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introducing this bill to addresses the growing challenges posed by food allergies, which affect tens of millions of Americans. The bill modernizes our nation’s labeling laws by codifying sesame as a major food allergen and calls for a comprehensive report on food allergies in the United States that will assist future governmental and private-sector efforts to monitor, study, and combat these allergies. Approximately 1.5 million Americans are allergic to sesame. "For years, parents in Connecticut have told me about the challenges associated with sesame allergies—about how dangerous it is for them…
Shelton News: Armed Robbery/Burglary
2020-12-13@9:55pm--#Shelton CT-- An burglary just occurred on Kneen Street. 4 males displayed a firearm and fled in a sedan. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Assault With A Weapon
2020-12-13@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS responded to Harral Avenue at Pequonnick Street for a person assaulted with a "weapon" Bridgeport Police tweet: "responding to Harral Ave on a preliminary report of a party assaulted with a weapon. NFI on injured at this time. NFI, again....
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2020-12-13@8:22pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Fairfield on I-95 southbound near exit 24.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2020-12-13@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries at Boston and Noble Avenue. Radio reports indicate the roadway was still closed as of 7:30pm
Bridgeport News: Person Shot – Police Draw Guns
2020-12-13@4:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Trumbull CT-- Bridgeport and Trumbull Police responded to a person shot at Main and Ochsner Place. Bridgeport Tweeted " responding to Main St and Ochsner Pl. Ochsner Trumbull PD also on scene. NFI on injuries.NFI refers to No Further Information. Neither department provided any further information. In the photo you can see police had their firearms drawn but "NFI".
Bridgeport News: Delivery Person Shot At
2020-12-13@5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Report of a delivery person being shot at on Trumbull Avenue. No reported injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
2020-12-13@2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Fire fighters extinguish a brush fire on Tuscany Circle. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck
Fairfield Police UPDATE: Fairfield Police UPDATE: On Sunday December 13, 2020 at approximately 12:39pm, a Fairfield Police Officer was advised by apasserby that a person had just been struck by a vehicle on Reef Road just north of Veteran’s Park (865Reef Road). When police arrived on the scene, they found the male lying on the ground in front of 783 ReefRoad and was suffering from several injuries.A preliminary investigation revealed that Michael Smith (25) of Fairfield was walking south on thesidewalk in front of 783 Reef Road when he suddenly crossed over Reef Road without looking foroncoming vehicles according to witnesses. Smith was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Reef Roaddriven by Anot Ifrach (29) of Fairfield. Several witnesses to…