Norwalk News: Structure Fire

Norwalk Fire Department UPDATE: Norwalk firefighters responded to a house fire on 19 Arbor Dr, at 7:27 pm.  Upon arrival firefighters were met with heavy fire on the first floor of the home. And in the attic. Only one occupant was home at the time and managed to get out with no injuries. The home suffered heavy fire and smoke damage and is posted unfit for occupancy displacing four people. The fire is still under investigation for the cause.   7:33pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on Arbor Drive.   This news report is made possible by our sponsor who can make it like it never even happened!  

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Westport News: Registrars of Voters Announce Office Hours and Deadlines for Voter Registration

Westport, CT -  Registrars of Voters Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that the Registrars of Voters Office in Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Room 107, will be open Monday through Friday (except holidays), from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for voter registration. October 30, 2018 is the deadline for the following registrations for the November 6, 2018 State Election: Mail-in registration (postmarked by) New Voters Online registrations (available at: https://voterregistration.ct.gov) November 5, 2018 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM in TOWN HALL is the deadline for IN-PERSON registration for residents who meet the following criteria: Between October 30, 2018 and November 6th 2018: Achieved the age of 18 Moved to Westport Achieved citizenship Are a member/family member of the Armed Services.…

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Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim Joins City Leaders to Sign Employment Opportunity Ordinance

ridgeport, CT— Mayor Ganim was joined by City Council member Ernest Newton, Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) Director Eric Christmas, second chance advocates and community members today to sign an ordinance that will encourage developers, who receive incentives from the city, to hire Bridgeport residents and returning citizens for employment opportunities. “As a city, we want to thrive with economic development while providing job opportunities for our residents and returning citizens,” said Mayor Ganim. “This ordinance was shepherded by City Council members and it had my full support. We understand and recognize the challenges of returning citizens, and the nature of our current job climate.  This ordinance will give our community members priority.  This is not an end all,…

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Bridgeport News: Two Apprehended In Manhunt

9:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A routine traffic stop was anything but routine on Marriam Street (off Lindley Street).  The driver and passenger fled on foot and the passengers in the backseat remained on scene.  One was quickly apprehended.  K-9 officer on the way to the scene located the second suspect matching the description in front of Scruples on North Avenue.  He was arrested without incident.  K-9 Uno was instrumental in locating the drugs that were tossed during the chase of the suspects and in the vehicle.  

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Fairfield News: AT&T Makes $10k Donation

State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) participated in a press conference Tuesday as AT&T makes a $10,000 donation to the Newtown Parent Connection. “I’m ecstatic that AT&T has decided to give this generous grant to such a worthy local nonprofit,” said Sen. Hwang. “Dorrie Carolan and the Newtown Parent Connection are really on the front lines fighting the opiate epidemic in our state. I can’t think of a better recipient for these valuable funds. All the money will go to efficient use right here in the community.” The Newtown Parent Connection is a local charity devoted to combating substance abuse through education. The organization was founded by Dorrie Carolan, a parent who lost her child to addiction. The organization works in…

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