Today’s Vehicle Fire
4:15pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Today's vehicle fire is on Route 8/25 exit 3 ramp. No mention of direction but the car is fully engulfed in flames according firefighters. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Ground Breaking
#Fairfield CT--Developers broke ground on a multi-use area on Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce Drive, next door to Bigelow Tea which use to be the old Fitness Edge. The facility is looking to attract young professionals, commuters, empty-nesters with family ties to the community, who want urban conveniences, easy access to NYC with 101 residential apartment units comprised of 4 studios, 73 one- bedrooms, and 24 two-bedroom units. There will also be 14,900 square feet of retail space on the ground floor as well as a covered rear arcade. This development is projected to provide the town of Fairfield with 30-50 permanent jobs, 125-150 construction jobs according to a press release. A Spring/Summer of 2017 completion date is expected. The developers are BRCD…
Fairfield News: Soggy Chicken
2:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters on scene at BJ's Wholesale Club for a accidental sprinkler head in the chicken area according to radio reports. Fowl play is not suspected......... This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Funny Money
The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau Financial Crimes Unit is seeking assistance in identifying the individual seen in this video. The Suspect is wanted for producing counterfeit currency and using it at 2525 East Main St. (Cumberland Farms). Any information regarding the incident or suspect please contact Detective Frank Podpolucha at: 203-581-5210 email: frank.podpolucha@bridgeportct.gov [video width="720" height="480" mp4="http://www.doingitlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Bridgeport-Funny-Money.mp4"][/video]
Westport Police Chief Dale Call’s Retirement
#Westport CT--Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that he has accepted the retirement letter of Chief of Police Dale Call effective April 1, 2016. After his official retirement date, Chief Call will remain with the Police Department in an advisory capacity until June 30, 2016 to insure a smooth, seamless and professional transition within the department. Mr. Marpe said, “It is with regret that I accept Chief Call’s retirement letter. The Town of Westport and its residents have been very fortunate that Dale’s passion, expertise and experience in law enforcement have benefitted so many throughout the years. In good times and bad, Dale’s calm, level-headed and pragmatic demeanor has proved to be a positive influence on our community. A home-grown Westporter whose family roots run deep…
New Chief In Brideport
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the resignation of Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. Gaudett has served as Bridgeport Chief of Police since 2009 and is a 33 veteran of the department. Chief Gaudett will be taking a new position as a consultant for emergency communications within the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, reporting directly to the Mayor’s office. At the same time, Mayor Ganim is announcing that he will name longtime Bridgeport Police Captain Armando J. “AJ” Perez to the post of police chief of the city of Bridgeport. Perez is a highly decorated officer who has served the Bridgeport Police Department for 32 years. Recently Captain Perez oversaw the Bridgeport Violent Crime Reduction…
Bridgeport News: Hot Dog Fight!
12:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police dispatched to a fight between women at Tomlinson's Restaurant on 1400 Noble Avenue. One of the women have a tire iron according to radio reports. Police on scene reporting the women have disbursed but the women are still on the phone with 911 operators. This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Bedroom Fire
11:33am--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters at 20 County Street for a fire in a bedroom. This report is made possible by:
Cast Iron Chef Attilio Marini Powers Beef Senses Unique Skill In ASkillet At Marisa’s Home Of The 4-pound Powerhouse Porterhouse For Two Make room Bobby Flay. There’s a new Iron Chef in town. Cast Iron Chef Attilio Marini, that is. Attilio Marini has added mouth-watering sizzle to the menu at Marisa’s in Trumbull, CT a unique cooking process that features cuts of meat presented in steaming cast iron skillets blending a sensual marriage of crust on the outside with tenderness on the inside. His signature is the 4-pound powerhouse porterhouse for two, sliced off the bone delivered in a sizzling skillet with potatoes, butter and roasted garlic. “I don't like the taste of char broiled meat,” Chef…