Today’s Vehicle Fire
#Norwalk --5:45pm-- today's vehicle fire is on Lexington Avenue after a car accident firefighters are on the way This news report is made possible by :
National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month and the Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is recommending residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. While supplies last, residents in the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton can pick up a FREE radon test kit at the health department located at 98 Bank Street in Seymour starting Monday, January 8, 2018. Supplies are limited, so please call Ali at (203) 881-3255 to make sure test kits are still available before you head to the health department. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium and is found in rock, soil and water. Although radon…
Bridgeport News: Gas Main Leak
11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The intersection of Arctic and Hallett Street is closed due to broken gas main according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Police Update On Kidnapping/Abduction
#Stratford CT--On 01-03- 2108 The Stratford Police investigated an incident at the Honeyspot Motor Inn located at 360 Honeyspot Road. The initial call came in as a possible abduction. During the investigation, a woman was found bound with duct tape in a motel room. During the investigation, Officers learned that the woman had been reported missing in the State of Iowa on New Year's Eve. During the investigation in which the woman claimed that she had been abducted Officers learned that she had in fact left the state voluntarily and the claim was found to be false that she was held against her will. At this time the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed. (Stratford Police Press…
Bridgeport Snow Emergency Update
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency is still in effect today, January 5, 2018 and until further notice to allow for continued citywide snow clean up and plow service. During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted SNOW EMERGENCY streets and ADDITIONAL STREETS WILL BE POSTED to allow snow plow drivers to clear passages. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking here. Sanitation/ Recycling Sanitation and recycling collection will RESUME ON MONDAY with normal schedule. Christmas tree collection also begins on Monday, January 8, 2018. 2018 CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP GUIDELINES Tree collection will begin Monday, January 8th and will run until Monday, February 5, 2018. Place trees curbside at 6:00…
State Police Storm Totals
Connecticut State Police Statewide Activity: January 4, 2018 6:00 a.m. to January 5, 2018 6:00 a.m. Calls for service: 1492 Accidents no injuries: 89 Accidents with injuries: 11 Fatalities: 0 DUI: 1 Motorist assists: 441 This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_64303" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Does your battery have 9 lives?[/caption]
No Place Like Home Drive
Easton, CT-- Easton ACTS (Area Congregations Together in Service) will host a refugee awareness and household goods collection event called ‘No Place Like Home’, Saturday, January 20, 2018, 7pm at Covenant Church of Easton, 1 Sport Hill Rd.,Easton, CT 06612. The donated goods will help furnish the apartment of a fully documented refugee family hoping to permanently resettle in the United States in 2018. The Wizard of Oz-themed evening will feature two speakers, including a recently resettled refugee, Mahmood Mahmood who will recount his experiences, and Co-sponsorship Manager, Greg Marino from Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS). IRIS is a non-sectarian, independent nonprofit refugee resettlement agency that has welcomed more than 5,000 refugees to Connecticut since 1982. Guests will enjoy…
Westport News: Pot Bust
(Westport, CT) On December 29, 2017 at approximately 4:45pm, a detective observed a vehicle traveling with a non-functioning tail light. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on Compo Road South. Upon approach, an odor of marijuana was detected coming from inside the vehicle. The operator was identified as Williman Olivero, 27, of Norwalk, CT. With the assistance of a Westport K-9 unit, multiple glassine bags of marijuana packaged for sale, a scale, and “vape” cartridges containing THC oil were located and seized. Officers learned Olivero had been selling the marijuana while working in Westport. In total, more than 67 grams of marijuana were seized along with currency believed to be the proceeds from marijuana sales. Olivero was taken into custody…
Fairfield CT--Snow Shoveling for Seniors Update – We’re working on compiling the list of shovelers for those who have registered this year. Our Snow Shoveling for Seniors program connects seniors and people with disabilities in Fairfield with students who are willing to provide snow shoveling services. Once we have a list of student shovelers, we’ll distribute it. Those enrolled in the program are responsible for contacting the volunteer from the list provided and for making financial or scheduling arrangements. Click here to download registration forms or stop by the office to pick one up. Click here for more: http://www.fairfieldct.org/filestorage/10726/11018/14665/17954/20283/Snow_Shoveling_for_Seniors_Information_2016.pdf This report is made possible by:
Fairfield Heating Assistance
#Fairfield CT--Operation Fuel & Heating Assistance: Applications for Operation Fuel and heating assistance are available in Social Services at the Bigelow Center. Operation Fuel and the heating assistance programs help households pay for their winter heating bills and are based on income eligibility. Click here for more information. To make an appointment, please call Fairfield Social Services at 203-256-3170. This report is made possible by our sponsor who accepts fuel assistance: