2020-11-13@5:40pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports including from Bridgeport Emergency Communications of an explosion at the power plant at 1 Atlantic Street from a witness. Powerplant security says there is no emergency at this time. Many people from Black Rock reporting here a loud whooshing sound at the time of the event. This news report is made possible by:
#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police Chief Lyddy posted today: "On Wednesday, Nov. 11 at approximately 9 p.m., the Fairfield Police Department was called to assist Fairfield Animal Control in an investigation regarding an animal in severe distress in the area of Lawrence Road. "The animal, which was found at night during adverse weather conditions, was identified as a young coyote by multiple individuals, including two Fairfield Animal Control Officers (ACO). Following wildlife procedures, the responding Fairfield Animal Control Officers contacted state resources, who advised the ACOs that there were no rehabilitation facilities equipped to render aid to the animal. "The animal, which was believed to be a coyote, appeared to be in a state of severe distress, suffering from prolonged exposure…
2020-11-13@12:43am--#Norwalk CT-- Not a good Friday the 13th for two individuals that either fell in a manhole or was working in a manhole on Day Street. Radio reports say the transformer blew and the two received electrical burns. This new report is made possible by: http://www.sherwoodfarm.org/
2020-11-12@11:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to Davidson Street for a fire that was put out with a dry chemical fire extinguisher prior to their arrival. Firefighters were called to French Street where "smoking materials" and incense set off the alarm. Now you know what all the noise was about. This news report is made possible by: Visit Perez Tires Website: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/
2020-11-12@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit at Dewey and Lenox Avenue and the driver fled the scene.
On Wednesday, The Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a call for areported truck fire Thursday morning at 9:52am. The fire department responded with twoengines and the shift commander. Fire companies arrived and found the rear area of alandscaping truck, its machinery, and its contents on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished.The landscape company employees reported that a fire started on the attached leaf vacuum andspread to the leaf vacuum’s gas tank. While a landscaping employee was attempting to extinguishthe fire with a fire extinguisher, the gas tank attached to the leaf vacuum failed. As a result ofthe gas tank failure the employee’s clothes caught fire as well as the backpack blower and leavesin the area. The employee was…
2020-11-12@11:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- There is a rollover accident on the I-95 northbound on ramp to I-95 from the Route 8/25 connector (pictured) There is also a car that hit the wall on the on the I-95 Seaview Avenue southbound on ramp.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), members of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, introduced the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act today, bipartisan legislation requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide explicit, timely information in response to legal claims filed by veterans against the VA. The senators’ legislation is named after Marine Veteran Brian Tally, who was unable to file a medical malpractice claim against his doctor because the VA failed to inform him – until after the statute of limitations had passed – that his doctor was a contractor and his claim needed to be filed in state court, leaving him with no legal recourse. “This bipartisan, bicameral bill…
State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Trumbull) is welcoming new state funding for capitol improvement projects in Trumbull and Monroe. Governor Lamont recently approved more than $11 million in state funding through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program that will be awarded to 94 towns across the state. Monroe will be receiving $128,205 in state funding for the replacement of the public safety radio communications system. This will be matched by $1,226,795 from the town. Trumbull will be receiving $128,205 in state funding for the Phase 1 demolition, design, and site preparation for the new Trumbull Veterans and First Responder Center. This will be matched by $20,585 from the town. "I’m grateful that Governor Lamont awarded funds to Monroe to address public safety," said Sen. Moore. "Now more…
2020-11-11@9:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- First responders on scene of an accident on I-95 southbound near exit 27.
