Mill River Wetland Committee 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Mill River Wetland Committee, Inc. (MRWC) is having a 50th Anniversary Fundraiser and wine tasting at the downtown Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. MRWC is a non-profit Fairfield organization with the mission to educate the community about the value of watersheds, to advocate for their continued protection, and to engage all people in the fight to protect our environment. MRWC sponsors the River-Lab Program, a hands-on educational program used in the Fairfield public and parochial schools in grades 3-6 to supplement the science curriculum.  Over 3,000 students and 600 adult volunteers participate in the River-Lab Program annually. They learn about maintaining productivity in a river basin system by studying our own Mill River.  …

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Bridgeport News: Flooded Roads

#Bridgeport CT--River Street in Bridgeport is closed as a car was submerged underwater at North and River Street.  This is not a normal flood area that we report on.  Also reported is Seaview Avenue near 3rd and 4th Street.  Barnum and Bishop is flooded as well. If the road appears flooded it probably is.   This news report is made possible by:  

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#Westport Ct-- At approximately 4:20  Monday afternoon, Westport Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 399 Post Road West, in front of Whole Foods Market, for a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries. Engine 4, Engine 2, Rescue 3 and an Assistant Chief responded to the call. Due to the location of the accident, Norwalk Fire Department also responded with one Engine and a Shift Commander. The first arriving units confirmed a car into a utility pole on Post Road West with one occupant still inside the car. There was significant intrusion into the driver’s side of the passenger compartment of the car due to the impact with the pole. The driver was trapped by the legs and required…

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Derby Home Invasion Leads To Westport Manhunt

Westport Police UPDATE: Arrested for the above incident were Fernando Morales, 41, of Derby, CT and Rafael Valle, 34, of Bridgeport, CT. Morales was arrested and charged with C.G.S 53a-60 Assault 2nd, 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment 1 st and C.G.S 53a-181 Breach of Peace. He  was released after posting $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on November 6 th . Valle was charged with 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment 1 st . He was released after posting $5,000 bond and is also scheduled to appear in Norwalk court on November 6 th . There is still one party outstanding. The Westport Police Department continues to work closely with the Derby Police Department investigating this incident.   Westport Police Update:…

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