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Ansonia Opera House Renovations Planned

Feb 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Major Renovations Planned for Historic Building to Improve Safety, Accessibility https://youtu.be/g2EHLKMdKf8 A historic building is set for significant renovations aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and overall functionality. The project will address key concerns, including insufficient means of egress, outdated mechanical systems, and a lack of adequate restroom facilities. The presentation was led by Paolo Campos, principal of the New Haven-based architectural firm Patriquin Architects, who unveiled conceptual plans for transforming the 155-year-old building to city officials and about 50 public attendees. Currently, the building lacks stairwells and relies on fire escapes, which are no longer considered a safe evacuation method for a space that can accommodate hundreds of people. As part of the renovation, a new enclosed fire stairwell will…

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Fairfield

“Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World,” Feb. 25

Feb 19, 2025 Alex

Attend the Feb. 25 Campus Connect event to gain valuable insights and practical tips to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (February 18, 2025)—The latest in the Campus Connect Series from Fairfield University, a community discussion titled “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will be led by Mirco Speretta, PhD, associate dean of Fairfield University's School of Engineering & Computing, alongside Detective Brian Griffin and Public Affairs Sergeant Jenna Wellington of the Fairfield Police Department. “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, upstairs at the downtown Fairfield University Store, 1499 Post Road. Panelists will cover phishing scams, online dating safety, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.…

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Bridgeport

Basement Fire

Feb 18, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Carroll Avenue for a fire in the basement of a multi-family house. Their efforts were delayed because the first floor was boarded up. They made entry and found a couch and chair on fire in the basement which they quickly extinguished. The rest of the building did not appear to need to be evacuated into the frigid night. 2025-02-18@8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Feb 16, 2025 Alex

Around 5:00AM the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located around 1000 Madison Ave. First unit reported heavy fire on the second floor. A second alarm was struck for additional resources. Primary and secondary searches were conducted and negative. Mutual aid was provided by Fairfield and Stratford. The fire was declared under control at 5:45AM. None of the residents required assistance from the Red Cross. The two businesses on the first floor received water damage.

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE SUNDAY EVENING

Feb 16, 2025 Alex

Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 or Visit 211ct.org For a List of Locations (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025. During this period, overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits. Coupled with steady winds, it will feel like it is below zero during the overnights for much of next week. Anyone in need…

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Norwalk

Sex Offender Arrested After Peeping Tom Reports in Bridgeport

Feb 15, 2025 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – On February 4, 2025, officers from the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to reports of suspicious activity in the area of 655 Palisades Avenue. Residents reported an individual banging on windows and looking into apartments in a neighborhood that has recently faced concerns about "peeping toms" and attempted burglaries. During their investigation, officers made contact with Kevin Tucker. Tucker was subsequently arrested after being found in violation of unrelated offenses. He was charged with interfering with an officer and failure to register as a sex offender. His bond was set at $10,000. The Bridgeport Police Department commends the responding officers for their thorough investigative work and commitment to community safety. The department continues to address concerns…

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