2020-05-10@11:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Griffin Avenue woman called police to report her husband hit her in the head while she was sleeping. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robbery
2020-05-08@11:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a robbery in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue. No mention of any weapons, two men robbed her of her cash. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Mask Distribution
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced that a Citywide Mask Distribution event will be held on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 from 10am to 2pm, or while supplies last. The plan of face mask distribution includes five locations throughout the community and is a continuance of Mayor Ganim’s efforts to protect residents against the spread of COVID-19 while adhering to current local and state requirements regarding the use of facial coverings in public spaces. Masks are being assembled in packages of 10 per packet. Each driver will be provided with one packet containing a quantity of ten “3-Ply Surgical Masks.” Bridgeport residents are required to provide proof of residency by State-issued identification and one supporting document; either vehicle registration or utility bill.…
Fairfield Reopening Task Force
The Town of Fairfield last week formed a Business Reopening Task Force lead by First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick to develop recommendations and guidelines for businesses in response to the Governor’s May 20 th order. The task force is discussing the impact on restaurants, retail, salons and other businesses covered under the Executive Order. The Town is seeking some clarifications and guidelines from the Governor’s office, which will hopefully be provided at a conference call at 5:00 today. The Town of Fairfield is committed to providing a wide array of support from multiple municipal departments and resources available to assist our commercial sector return to operations and profitability. The Task Force brings together the town health, zoning, economic development,…
Resources to support K-12 students during the pandemic
Congressman Himes said "As we continue to fight this pandemic with strong social distancing policies, one key challenge has emerged for working parents – how to work from home while raising and educating children. With schools closed for at least another month, I wanted to give you an update about federal funding for K-12 schools, as well as provide some resources available for students and families. Last Thursday (4/23), the Department of Education announced the allocation of 13.2 billion dollars from the CARES Act for K-12 schools nationwide. This money will be used to transition to online learning, to support students’ health and safety, and for the development and implementation of plans for the next school year". Out of that…
Fairfield News: Arrow Shot At House
2020-04-28@1:10pm--#Fairfield CT-- A West Morgan Avenue resident reported to police that he found an arrow in the sidewall on his home. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Town Clerk and Vital Statistics Opening
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport announces regulated hours of operations for services and documentation with the Town Clerk and Vital Statistics. Currently, Vital Records will be open to funeral directors, Monday through Friday from 9am to 12:30pm by appointment only. Request for a death certificate can be made by calling 203-576-8192 or email: patty.ulatowski@bridgeportct.gov. Upon certificate request, an appointment will be scheduled and entry into the building will only be permitted during this arranged time. The Town Clerk will open for recording land records only. Town Clerk will operate on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (203) 576-7208 from 10 to 2pm; entry into the building will only be permitted during this…
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2020-04-17@11:20pm--#West Haven CT--#cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by West Haven on I-95 near exit 42.
DMV Extension
Governor Ned Lamont – has added vehicle registrations, emissions testing and other items to the extension period for Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 8, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension. The extension is effective immediately. In addition to extending the expiration date of DMV credentials, late fees associated with eligible expired credentials and compliance issues will also be waived during the extension period. As a reminder, DMV previously announced an extension for Connecticut driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and identity cards. The action today covers the following DMV-related items: Vehicle and Boat Registrations Extends by 90 days all registrations, including International Registration Plan (IRP) and boat registrations, that…
Southport News: Tree Into A House
2020-04-13@2:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT-- A tree has crashed into a home on Village Lane.