Bridgeport Crash!
4:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A crash at Seaview and Barnum Avenue has the intersection closed. A third ambulance has been dispatched to the scene. This report is made possible by:
Senator Murphy Tours Fairfield Metro Train Station Progress
#Fairfield Connecticut-- Senator Murphy toured the Fairfield Metro Train Station on Tuesday along with First Selectman Michael Tetreau, State Senator Tony Hwang and other legislators. Senator Murphy was observing the new mixed use development underway at the old Fitness Edge at the corner of Commerce and Black Rock Turnpike. First Selectman Tetreau said he hopes the state will send some of the newly approved federal “Transit Oriented Development” (TOD) funding to the area. When I asked the senator how Bridgeport's proposed new Barnum Train Station won't suffer from the lack of business development that Fairfield's Metro Station did he said that these are never easy projects, but that there hasn't been much development since the whole country went into catastrophic…
Bridgeport News: Money Stolen From St. Margaret’s Shrine
11:31am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--The candle money inside St. Margaret's Shrine at 2523 Park Avenue was stolen. Police are looking for a white male, about 5'8" with dark hair. He was wearing a green shirt with writing on the back, long jeans shorts, white socks with red stripes and boots. He fled towards the back of the chapel on Norman Street Extension towards Suburban Avenue. Police located the opened cash box. Approximately $20 was taken. If you see a man matching this description call Bridgeport Police at 203 581-5100.
So Chic Fairfield Opens
#Fairfield Connecticut-- So Chic Fairfield opened it's doors Thursday for business. Formerly the Jenny Boston Store its located at 1300 Post Road between 16 Handles and the post office. Lisa Gauch the owner and Personal Decorator Susan Zaleta turned the store into a fun Fairfield kind of store. They carry sweatshirts and t-shirts unique to Fairfield as well as many other fashions, dresses, jewelry and handbags. Visit them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Unofficial-So-Chic-Fairfield-1754946318059241/?fref=ts or better yet see all the fun things they have in person! Their phone number is (203) 292-6334
Shelton News: Fireworks Takes Off Bumper Of A Car
11:50pm--#Shelton Connecticut--A Cali Drive resident called police that they heard a large explosion, saw smoke but no fire. Firefighters report that a firework of some kind blew the bumper off a car and has requested police to the scene. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Naked Woman!
11:02pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There is a woman at 2521 Main Street (near Capital Avenue) acting erratically and is taking off her clothes. She may be on narcotics. Here is a great way to cool down!
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
10:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person was shot in the leg at Stillman and Brooks Street. 5 males seen fleeing in a dark colored sedan. The victim was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. A police crime scene is being set up. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash
4:58pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a crash with injuries at Maplewood and Lenox Avenue. Avoid the area. Thanks Jim, for making this post possible!
Fairfield Awarded $375,000 for Black Rock Turnpike Planning, Engineering and Pedestrian Safety Study
First Selectman Tetreau announced today that the Town of Fairfield, in partnership with the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG), is pleased to announce that $375,000 in Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LoTCIP) funds have been awarded for the Black Rock Turnpike Planning, Engineering and Pedestrian Safety Study. The Study will involve analyzing and selecting preferred alternatives for road, bicycle/pedestrian, and safety improvements. The recommendations identified by the Study will increase safety for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians and will link one of the Town’s primary commercial districts to adjacent residential neighborhoods. As a state highway and major arterial, Black Rock Turnpike serves a large business and commercial district with outlying residential neighborhoods intersecting the corridor. The study area consists of…
Today at approximately 11:00am, Westport Police received a 911 call from employees of Chase Bank, 184 Main Street, reporting a robbery. Responding Officers determined that a middle aged white male entered bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect indicated he had a weapon, but did not display one. An undetermined amount of money was taken and the suspect left on foot south on Main Street. Anyone with information should call the Westport Police Department main number at 203-341- 6000 or the Detective Bureau directly at 203-341- 6082.