Uncategorized

HEATING AND WATER ASSISTANCE, DEADLINE EXTENDED

Connecticut Residents Encouraged to Apply for Assistance Before June 30, 2022 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of a new online application for heating and water assistance programs that help income-eligible families from Connecticut pay their utility bills. Eligible residents can now apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) through a joint online application that is available at ct.gov/heatinghelp/apply. The online application is part of the Lamont administration’s ongoing efforts to make more state government services available to be conducted over the internet to ensure that outdated bureaucratic processes are not a hindrance to accessing critical goods and services in times of need. Governor Lamont also announced that…

Read More

Fairfield News: Shoplifters Cause Crash UPDATE

2022-04-20@5:23pm--Fairfield CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A white female shoplifter took beer and fled in a Hyundai Sonata from Villa Avenue Stop and Shop. A female entered the passenger seat of a vehicle which fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed and subsequently crashed into a vehicle fleeing the lot. The male operator and female passenger fled the vehicle on foot and was subsequently apprehended by police a short distance away. The driver and passenger were transported to the hospital for minor injuries sustained following a motor vehicle accident. The fleeing vehicle was bearing a misused plate and its vehicle identification showed that it was a Stolen Vehicle out of Bridgeport. Arrested- Joshua Paul Johnson of New Haven. Charges:Larceny…

Read More

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick Announces Annual Veterans Breakfast

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast. The Stratford Veterans Museum will be scanning pictures of veterans, preferably in uniform, to display at the museum. Veterans are encouraged to bring a photo. All photos will be returned. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending may register by calling…

Read More

I-95 Rollover

2022-04-28@9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A 3 car accident. 1 car rollover on I-95 northbound near exit 27A. Looks like the new paint scheme is working in preventing last minute people from pulling over to 27A.

Read More

Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Homicide #5

Police UPDATE: The homicide victim from Newfield Avenue has been identified as 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III.  Michael had ties to the local area as well as in Port Saint Lucie Florida.   The Bridgeport Police Department offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Michael Bernardo. #Bridgeport CT-- On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market. Upon arrival Officers found the establishment was locked with no answer at the door. A second call was received at approximately 1:05 pm with reports of a possible robbery and a party shot inside the establishment. Upon 2nd arrival officers entered…

Read More

Bridgeport News: Truck Hits Tree

2022-04-28@1:42pm-- Bridgeport CT-- A truck hit a tree on Central Avenue near Deacon Street. The truck approached the construction zone, was waved on by the police officer but for some reason veered off hitting the tree.

Read More

Brush Fires

2022-04-28@4:15pm--#Shelton CT-- #Stratford CT-- #ctfire-- Report of brush fires on River Road and Route 15 southbound near 51 and 52. This news report is made possible by:

Read More

Fairfield News: Bicyclist Struck

2022-04-25@3:54pm--#Fairfield CT-- A bicyclist was struck by a car at the intersection of Jennings and High Street. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital and the police are investigating.

Read More

Bridgeport News: Porch Fire Hospitalizes One

2022-04-27@5:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- One civilian was injured in a fire in the 200 block of Broad Street. The fire was located in the upper back porch. Firefighters had it quickly extinguished.

Read More

#Bridgeport CT--Today, UI/SCG (AVANGRID) presented a check of $50,000 to the Center for Family Justice. In an average year, Safe House provides nearly 5,000 bed-nights of shelter to adults and children fleeing from domestic violence at home. But since the pandemic, they have been operating beyond full capacity, In fact, the overflow strain has required a 4,300% increase in hotel bed-nights provided vs. the same period last year!

Read More