Norwalk News: Box Truck Garbage Truck Crash
3:29pm--#Norwalk CT-- A crash between a box truck and a garbage truck at Norwalk Avenue and Carlin Street. One person is entrapped according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport Receives Livability Award
#BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Ganim has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement award for the Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs at the 2018 City Livability Awards Program during The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 86th Annual Meeting in Boston. This award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in America’s cities, focusing on the leadership, creativity, and innovation demonstrated by the mayors. This year’s winning cities were selected by former mayors from a pool of over 150 applicants. “Understanding the challenges and needs of our residents and supporting the overall quality of life in the City of Bridgeport is a priority for me. We have continued our commitment to the MIRA program and are excited about future partnerships and opportunities…
Shallow Graves Author Talk: Stratford Library Tonight!
#Stratford CT--Maureen Boyle,award-winningning journalist, has been a crime reporter in New England for more than 25 years, including at the Standard-Times of New Bedford during this serial murder case. She holds an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. She is now director of the Journalism Program at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. This is her first book. After the Maureen will be available for questions and to sign books. Books can be purchased at the event. Stratford Library--Tuesday June 19, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bridgeport Breaks Ground on ‘Green’ Filtration System Designed to Absorb Rainwater
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim joined the Director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) Tom Gill, Director of Planning Lynn Haig, and President of Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) Lauren Coakley Vincent today to break ground on a Main Street bioswale that will bring additional greenery and art to the Downtown area while providing an ecology-friendly rainwater filtration system. “A bioswale not only alleviates the burden on our city’s sewer system but also adds permanent landscaping to our concrete downtown,” said Mayor Ganim. “This project improves the quality of life in the downtown area by revitalizing our urban cityscape, while making green advances and improving the pedestrian and visitor experience.” Director of OPED Tom Gill said “OPED has created a standard…
Trumbull News: Woman Zapped By Bug Zapper
12:12am--#Trumbull CT-- EMS dispatched to Ceil Road for a woman "electrocuted" by a bug zapper. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull Integrity Awards
On Friday, State Senator Marilyn Moore presented The Trumbull Integrity Awards. They are presented to persons of integrity personifies a state of incorruptibility, soundness, and completeness. Throughout the town of Trumbull, this is a quality that resonates in its residents. Sen. Moore’s Trumbull Integrity Award identifies and honors individuals whose integrity stands out in their community. This year, the award will be presented to: Madison Silva –A Trumbull High School junior who volunteers with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at her school’s Best Buddies program. Heather LeMoult- Office Assistant at the Trumbull Housing Authority for approximately five years. Heather not only excels at her job, she goes above and beyond to help our low-income elderly and young disabled residents. John Vazzano- Trumbull resident, philanthropist,…
Fairfield News: Car Break-In At The Cinemas
11:34pm--#Fairfield CT-- A car's back window was smashed and items taken from a car parked at the Cinemas at 40 Black Rock Turnpike. This news report is made possible by:
Southport News: Car Hits Utility Pole
10:55pm--#Southport CT-- A car has hit a utility pole on Hulls Farm Road near Redding Road. There are down wires, traffic is being diverted. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash Injures 4
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- At least four people were injured in a crash involving a number of cars at North Avenue near Wood Avenue in the southbound lane. An additional ambulance has been dispatched to the scene so the injuries in this crash may increase. Police are sorting this out, at least four vehicles are involved and traffic is being diverted to side roads.