Westport News: Car Break In Advice

#Westport, CT --The Town of Westport has experienced numerous vehicle break-ins during the month of December. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doors were unlocked. The recent thefts have occurred overnight. The Westport Police Department reminds you to please lock your car and bring your keys inside. Please remember to take valuables out of your car for the night,such as cash, purses, wallets and electronics. It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated. Please notify the Police Department if it appears your vehicle was entered or you observe anything suspicious in your neighborhood. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: School on Despite Hall School Fire

Outgoing superintendent Fran Rabinowitz  and incoming superintendent Aresta Johnson  were on scene at the portable classroom at Hall School on Clermont Avenue assessing the damage and said there WILL be school tomorrow.    The fire started on the outside and is believed to be arson.  The fire marshal is on scene investigating.   8:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters quickly knock down a fire on the exterior  corner of Hall School's portable at 290 Clermont Avenue.  Fire marshal requested to the scene to investigate.   [caption id="attachment_55567" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Outgoing superintendent Fran Rabinowitz (left) and incoming superintendent Aresta Johnson (right) asses the fire damage to Hall School portable class room.[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Christmas Bicycle Give Away

#Bridgeport Connecticut--Bridgeport non-profit Bikeport Co-op gave away bicycles to one hundred children living in poverty this holiday season. The families of all the children earning bikes receive social services through Action for Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Children will receive helmets with their bikes. Bikeport Co-op is a community bike workshop located in the Arcade Mall in downtown Bridgeport. During the summer, high school youth earn bikes by learning bike maintenance and team working skills. This is Bikeport’s second yearly holiday bike giveaway with ABCD. This year’s giveaway is larger than in 2015 where 75 children received for the holidays. ;

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