Bridgeport News: Mattress Fire

2019-03-27 @ 10:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- .  A neighbor heard the smoke detector going off in an apartment at 35 Leslie Road and called firefighters.  On arrival, firefighters found a mattress fire and were able to contain it just to the room it was in.  There were no reported injuries and the fire marshall was called to investigate.   Noticias de Bridgeort: Fuego 2019-03-27 @ 10:22am – #Bridgeport CT –. Un vecino escuchó el detector de humo en un apartamento en 35 Leslie Road y llama bomberos. A su llegada, los bomberos encontraron un incendio en el colchón y pudieron contenerlo justo a la habitación en la que estaba. No se informaron lesiones y el mariscal de bomberos fue llamado a investigar.

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I-95 Crash

2019-02-26 @ 5:00pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A two car crash with injuries on I-95 southbound near exit 25.   Accidente I-95 2019-02-26 @ 5:00PM – #Fairfield CT – #cttraffic – Un choque de dos carros con lesiones en la I-95 en dirección sur cerca de la salida 25.

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit

2019-02-26 @ 5:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian has been hit in front of Unquowa School on Stratfield Road.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Noticias de Faifield: Peatón fue golpeado 2019-02-26 @ 5:00PM – #Fairfield CT –Un peatón fue golpeado frente de Unquowa School en Stratfield Road.

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Bridgeport News: Funny Money

2019-03-26 @ 12:08pm -- The Sunoco Mini-Mart at 1025 East Main Street received counterfeit money.  Police are investigating.  Merchants double check your money received!   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Dinero falso 2019-03-26 @ 12:08pm — El Sunoco Mini-Mart en la 1025 1calle East Main recibió dinero falsificado. La policía está investigando. Tiene que mirar el dinero doble!

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Bridgeport News: Student Sprayed With Mace

2019-03-26 @ 11:51pm-- EMS and Police dispatched to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary at 479 Helen Street for a student that was sprayed by mace or another similar item.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Estudiante rociado con Mace 2019-03-26 @ 11:51pm – EMS y la policía enviada a Luis Munoz Marin Elementary en 479 calle Helen para un estudiante que fue rociada por Mace u otro artículo similar.

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Stratford News: Gunther’s Long Beach West Dedication

STRATFORD- A ceremony will be held for the dedication of Gunther’s Long Beach West at 10:00am on Monday, April 1, 2019.   The section of Long Beach was named after the late State Senator George “Doc” Gunther, a noted conservationist who served as State Senator from 1966- 2006.  The new name was assigned to the area by action of the Town Council in June of 2018.   Gunther’s family will be on hand for the ceremony and dedication and will receive a presentation from Mayor Laura R. Hoydick on behalf of the Town of Stratford in appreciation for the many years of dedicated service he gave.   This press release was made possible by: Stratford News: la dedicación de Long Beach…

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Bridgeport 10 Year Master Plan Available For Review

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport’s Planning Department has completed a draft of “Plan Bridgeport,” the city’s ten-year master plan for conservation and development.  The Plan Bridgeport project kicked off in June 2018 with four months of community outreach that included over 1,600 members of the Bridgeport community.  After another four months of aggregating all community and stakeholder feedback a written draft of the Plan has been submitted for approval to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Plan Bridgeport establishes a vision for the next decade that includes Bridgeport’s equitable development, its economic and social health, and its quality of life.  The Plan provides a foundation for policy and funding decisions and informs the City’s zoning regulations for the next…

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Public Input Wanted On Long Island Sound Draft Of Blue Plan

#Fairfield  – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency (DEEP) and bipartisan state legislators, Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28th) and Rep. Joe Gresko (D-121st), held a press conference at Fairfield’s Penfield Pavilion overlooking the Long Island Sound on Monday, March 25, 2019  to announce the release of the completed draft of the Long Island Sound “Blue Plan” (www.ct.gov/deep/lisblueplan) and the commencement of a 90-day public comment period.   The Blue Plan, legislation created through Public Act 15-66, enables a process by which Connecticut can develop a marine spatial bathymetry plan to protect Long Island Sound’s natural resources and traditional human uses while allowing for compatible future use and development. The Blue Plan aims to achieve this goal by creating…

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Bridgeport News: Free Pool Training Course

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Health Department is offering a free training course to become a Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Health Department is offering a free training course to become a Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO). This certification is available to pool operators, health officials, and pool maintenance staff in Bridgeport and the surrounding areas. The CPO course is made possible by the Bridgeport Public Health Department through a $152,000 Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) awarded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “The City is thankful to be able to offer this opportunity,” said Health Director Maritza Bond. “We have made it a priority to enhance the skills of our maintenance and compliance staff to guarantee the safety of…

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