Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2019-12-15@4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a kitchen fire on Carroll Avenue. One occupant reported to have a burn according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Land Conservation
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the state is set to approve $5 million in funding that will permit a new round of grants to begin under Connecticut’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program. The initiative, administered by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, provides grants to municipalities, nonprofit land conservation organizations, and water companies to acquire land and have it designated as open space. The allocation has been placed on the agenda to be approved during next week’s meeting of the State Bond Commission. Governor Lamont serves as chairman of the commission. “Our administration has set high goals to mitigate the effects of climate change and implement policies that better preserve our air,…
Bridgeport Job Opportunities
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport today announced that there are a variety of employment positions to post and fill immediately. Following Mayor Ganim’s announcement of plans to review and reorganize positions citywide, Chief Administrative Officer Hawkins and Labor Relations have identified positions that they are seeking qualified candidates and, in some cases, applicants that hold specialized skills or certifications. Filling these roles with talented experienced individuals is a priority for the city. The positions that have been identified are noted below and will be posted on the city’s website when they open for applications. https://www.bridgeportct.gov/citycareers Airport Certification Specialist (starting at $42,913.00): Public Facilities; Airport Division. Benefits Manager (starting at $90,549.00): Labor Relations; Benefits Administration Division. Budget Policy Analyst: Office of Policy and Management. Civil Engineer I (starting…
#Westport News: Forgery and Larceny Charges
#Westport CT-- On Monday November 19, 2018 at approximately 2:33pm a resident responded to police headquarters reporting that she had been the victim of fraud. She explained that two withdrawals totaling $2240.00 had been successfully made from her checking account without her authorization. She additionally reported that a third withdrawal had been attempted but not processed in the amount of $1240.00. All three of these transactions had been processed in person at local bank branches. Through investigation which included working with the victim’s bank’s security personnel, two suspects were developed in this incident. It was subsequently learned that these two suspects had allegedly gone to local bank branches presenting forged checks bearing the victim’s account information in order to make…
Fairfield News: First Responders Rescue Suicidal Woman
2019-12-15@12:07am--Police and firefighters worked together to pull a woman out of Long Island Sound near Penfield Beach who attempted to take her own life. Police said she has attempted this in the past. The air temperature was forty six degrees and EMS was treating her for hypothermia.
Bridgeport News: City of Bridgeport Announces Appointment of Public Facilities Deputy Director
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport today announced the appointment of Craig Nadrizny to the position of Deputy Director of Public Facilities. Mr. Nadrizny has been employed with the City of Bridgeport for more than twenty-one years in various departments and most recently in the role of supervisor overseeing operations that include paving, plowing as well as staffing to ensure that city services are efficient and productive. Craig now assumes these responsibilities with any and all tasks assigned under the authority of the Director. The Deputy Director position was publicly posted in March 2019 with eight total candidates that applied, tested, and went before a selection committee that consisted of a City Attorney Trachenburg, Eric Amado of Labor Relations and John Marsillio,…
8/25 Crash
2019-12-14@6:20pm--#Bridgeport Ct--#cttraffic-- A 3 car crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit two has traffic backed up. No word on any injuries.
I-95 Crash
2019-12-14@3:22pm--#Milford CT--#cttraffic-- A one car crash in the left median I-95 southbound near exit 40. Expect delays. No word on injuries.
Fairfield Police’s 2019 Toy Drive
On Friday, students from Ludlowe High School’s chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers donated toys to the Fairfield Police Department. Police Officer Mark Letsch has been collecting toys for the last twenty years to be distributed to the less fortunate children in Fairfield, Stratford and Bridgeport. He says it is a “really a joy to see the children run out of their house”. They load the toys and deliver them in the mobile command center and they are “blasting Christmas music” from the truck. If you would like to participate, drop off any UNWRAPPED toys or NEW stuffed animal and place it under the Christmas Tree at Fairfield Police headquarters located 100 Reef Road by Friday, December 20th and they…
Bridgeport News: Hit And Run Becomes Pursuit
2019-12-14@1:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A driver of a stolen Lexus hit a car on Main Street near TD Bank and fled the scene. Police witnessed the crash and pursued the vehicle on Main Street until it crashed in front of the Trumbull Mall. The driver fled and police have a manhunt going on at the mall. If he's caught, he will need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]