Bridgeport News: Steel Point Bonding

This week, the State Bond Commission announced that it is scheduled to approve $9 million to assist the waterfront development at its next meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 . In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement: “This is great news. After decades of broken promises, we’re seeing tremendous progress on construction at this major waterfront development project. It will serve as a major boon for our city’s economy with Starbucks, Chipotle, and Bass Pro Shops already announced. These businesses and others will create good paying jobs, add millions to our tax rolls, and help our city to continue getting better every day. Thanks to Governor Malloy, Bridgeport’s legislative delegation, and the State Bond Commission for their continued…

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Fairfield News: House Fire

10:40am--#Fairfield CT--A homeowner do it yourself project almost cost him his home at 563 Jennings Road.  The homeowner was trying to cut open his oil tank with a gas powered saw which ignited the oil inside the tank.  The house quickly filled with smoke.  The homeowner then ran across the street to the fire department to summon help.  Firefighters were obviously quick on the scene and were able to quickly put out the flames keeping the fire confined to the oil tank.   The homeowner suffered minor smoke inhalation and refused medical treatment.  Firefighters also ventilated the home of the smoke.  Firefighters also responded to a fire alarm at Ludlowe High School at the same time.

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Fairfield News: Odor Investigation Ludlowe HS

10:40am--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on the scene at Ludlowe High School at 785 Unquowa Road for an activated fire alarm.  Firefighters discover an odor of rubber burning in the Graphics Room 15. No further radio updates.  Firefighters were dispatched there a few months ago which turned out to be an issue with the ventilation system.  The burning rubber can be a belt on the ventilation system once again.   The building did not appear to be evacuated when I arrived.  Firefighters were also on Jennings Road for fire.   Not on expensive cable, ONLY on DoingItLocal.com!  

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Bridgeport: There Is No Reason Not To Have Working Smoke Detector In Your Home

Bridgeport, Conn. (May 5, 2015) – Today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Fire Chief Brian Rooney announced that nearly 50,000 free smoke alarms have been installed in the Park City since the inception of its “Safe Asleep” program. They also unveiled a new phase of the program, including an advertising initiative, in order to grow that number this year.   “Thanks to the efforts of the Safe Asleep program and the hardworking men and women of the Bridgeport Fire Department, we’re keeping the kids and families of the Park City safe,” said Mayor Finch. “With nearly 50,000 smoke alarms installed in Bridgeport homes, we are a national leader in protecting kids and families from the dangers of fires. These new…

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