3:03pm–#Ansonia CT– Report of a water main break at East Main and Bridge Street near Fitzpatrick’s.
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Noticias de Ansonia: Rotura principal del agua
3:03pm–#Ansonia CT–Una rotura principal del agua en la calle East Main y Bridge cerca de Fitzpatrick’s.
4:22pm–#Seymour CT– A mattress fire on New Street. One person has smoke inhalation according to radio reports.
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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to eleven projects in eight Connecticut municipalities to assess, remediate and revitalize blighted properties in their communities – also known as “brownfields” – and put them back into productive use. These projects encompass 59 acres of redevelopment.
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4:30pm–#cttraffic–#Shelton CT– A reported accident with rollover Route 8 southbound between exits 13 and 12. Expect delays in both directions.
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12:26am–#Shelton CT– A male in a white jacket grabbed two cartons of Newports and fled on foot from the Cumberland Farms on River Road near Long Hill Avenue.
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How about some likes for a good news story? Several local cheer and dance teams traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Amercian Youth Cheerleading (AYC) National Championships. Each championship team would not only earn bragging rights but also blue championship jackets. The Shelton Lady Vikings sent three cheer teams to Orlando. The Bridgeport Charge captivated the audience and are Dance Division 18 winners. Other winners were the Ansonia Coppers and the Monroe Lions. Congratulations to all the competed!
6:40pm–#Shelton CT– Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at Super Saver Liquors at 864 Bridgeport Avenue. Special thanks to Bobby Johnston for sending in the photo from the scene.
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $4.8 million in state grants are being awarded to support the purchase of 1,139 acres of land for 15 projects in 14 Connecticut municipalities that the state will designate to be preserved as open space.
The grants are being awarded through the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and assists local governments, land trusts, and water companies in purchasing open space using funding from the Community Investment Act and state bond funds. This grant program requires match by the grant recipient and requires the open space land be protected by a conservation and public recreation easement, ensuring that the property is forever protected for public use and enjoyment.
“Connecticut’s tradition of preserving open space has helped define our landscape and preserve its important natural resources and geographical beauty,” Governor Malloy said. “These grants continue our open space preservation legacy and will increase the availability of open space for our residents across our state.”
These open space projects move the State of Connecticut further in achieving its goal of protecting 673,210 acres of land – approximately 21 percent of land in the state. At this time, Connecticut has more than 500,000 acres designated as state or local open space land.
“Since the program began in 1998, more than $125 million in state funding has been awarded to municipalities, nonprofit land conservation organizations, and water companies to assist in the purchase of more than 36,400 acres of land, including farmlands, in 139 cities and towns,” DEEP Commissioner Robert Klee said. “These important open space properties protect natural resources and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.”
The December 2018 Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition grant awards announced today include (locally):
Town: Fairfield Project Title: 760 Oldfield Road Sponsor: Town of Fairfield
Grant: $82,500 Acreage: 3.6 acres
Description: This 3.6 acre parcel is principally made up 2.8 acres of tidal wetland, which is part of the Pine Creek Open Space Preserve. The property will offer direct access to Pine Creek, its prime habitat, and Oldfield Road Bridge. The Conservation Commission intends to construct a bird blind for wildlife viewing.
Town: Shelton Project Title: Pearmain Preserve Sponsor: City of Shelton
Grant: $82,500 Acreage: 6.71 acres
Description: This acquisition includes a portion of an approved, but yet to be filed, subdivision. The acquisition would provide a critical buffer to an established trail known as the Pearmain Path, which is located on a property protected with a prior grant from this program. The trail leads to a popular youth campsite within a parcel known as Nicholdale Farm, which is owned by the local land trust. This project falls within the Means Brook Greenway.
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2:56pm–#cttraffic– Multiple reports of a crash between a car and DOT has traffic at a standstill on Route 8 northbound near exit 22. Avoid the area if you can!
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The Naugatuck Valley Health District is hosting a free public flu vaccination clinic on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 9-11AM at the NVHD office located at 98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483. This clinic is open to anyone, regardless of insurance status, although if individuals have eligible insurance, they should bring their cards. Regular and high-dose (recommended for those aged 65 and older) vaccines are available. No appointments are necessary.
The clinic will be supported by NVHD staff, Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, and volunteer Nurses from Griffin Hospital’s Valley Parish Nurses.
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