1:11pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of smoke inside Burger King at 1292 Boston Post Road. Firefighters investigating say the restaurant filled with smoke once the heat in the dining room was turned up. It might be from a unit on the roof. The Hamburglar was unavailable for comment. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim and the Department of Public Facilities today are reminding residents of the Leaf Collection guidelines that requires residents to place leaves, brush and grass clippings in containers to be ready for pickup on recycling day which occurs bi-weekly. Leaves should be placed in brown paper leaf bags (like those displayed in photo), garbage cans with no lids, or open top cardboard boxes. In order to be collected, Bridgeport residents MUST have their desired receptacle at the curbside on their day of recycling pickup, as the truck will pass by only once during that week. Once the truck passes it will NOT return until the following scheduled recycling collection day. Leaves are collected bi-weekly by the Roadway…
The Fairfield Garden Club Conservation Chairs, Jennifer Bargas and Penny Ross, recognize that one of the, if not the, greatest perks of living in Fairfield is being close to Long Island Sound and its beaches. In an effort to honor this natural gift, a beach clean-up was held on Tuesday, November 13th, from 12 to 1:30PM. Almost 18 pounds of trash was collected and cleaned. Using the “Clean Swell’’ app members were able to record every item of trash picked up. The data is uploaded instantaneously to Ocean Conservancy’s global trash database. This allows researchers to gather and analyze data and then offer informed solutions to make our oceans cleaner and healthier ecosystems. As a member club of the Garden…
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police AJ Perez was officially sworn in as the police chief of the state's largest city tonight at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace. Perez was the cities acting chief since Mayor Ganim took office. The city conducted a national search for the next chief with Perez among the top three. Last week Mayor Ganim announced Perez as the next chief at a press conference, tonight was the official swearing-in ceremony. The chief was awarded a five-year contract. Chief Perez said it has been an honor and privilege to serve the city and the good citizens of the city. He said there many wonderful things coming our way and he is ready to make it…
10:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man reported to police at headquarters on Congress Street that he attempted to sell his I-phone online on Harbor Street. When the two men came purchase the phone the robbed him of the phone. This news report is made possible by:
3:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have one in custody after a brief foot pursuit on Stratford Avenue near Edwin Street. K-9 bit the suspect and EMS is on the way as well. I do not know what the suspect is wanted for. Sounds like he's going to need our sponsor: [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]
3:42pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT-- Watch out for this four-car crash on I-95 southbound with injuries near exit 35. One car is sideways on the highway.
#Bridgeport CT-- Last month we told you that BMW of Bridgeport was making a donation for every car purchased in the month on October to the Bridgeport Hospital Norma Pfriem Breast Center. Today, Mitch McManus, President of BMW of Bridgeport and General Manager Tim Kraemer presented the Center with a check for $3,527.42. Way to go!
6:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the way to building 10 of 455 Trumbull Avenue for a person who believes the ingested bleach. This news report is made possible by:
6:06pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A four-car crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 1.
