2021-09-15 #Fairfield CT–

11:32pm– A car was stolen from the 100 block of Rhoda Avenue with keys.

1:43pm– Sonia’s Gourmet Kitchen located at 881 Post Road reported to police the theft of cooking oil overnight.

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#Norwalk CT– On September 15, 2021 at approximately 9:49 a.m., officers responded to the area of Linden Street on the reports of a vehicle striking a pole. FD and EMS were called to the scene as well, as the vehicle sustained heavy damage and was inoperable. The three occupants were complaining of significant pain, but did not appear to have life threatening injury. They were sent to Norwalk Hospital for evaluation, via ambulance. The cause of the accident appears to be faulty  equipment causing vehicle malfunction. No charges were filed. The struck pole was attended to by Eversource.

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2021-09-16@9:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian being struck in the 400 block of Bond Street.

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Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that the Board of Selectmen will hold a special in-person public meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium to continue review and public discussion of project ideas and prioritization for American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to be distributed to the Town of Westport. Public attendance and comments are encouraged.

Mr. Marpe said, “On August 18, the Board of Selectmen reviewed a presentation and discussed the proposed distribution of two (2) equal tranches of the $8.4 million dollars allocated to the Town from the federal government’s COVID-19 American Rescue Plan coronavirus local recovery funds. These funds provide substantial flexibility for each government to meet local needs—including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hardest hit by the COVID crisis. They can also be used to make necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. At that time, the Board assured the public that there would be opportunities for continued dialogue on the subject.”

He continued, “After additional review and research on the federal distribution requirements, town staff and administrators revised and updated the presentation, available at: https://www.westportct.gov/government/selectman-s-office/arpa. The intent of the forum on September 22 is to provide an opportunity to hear public comment and discussion from other elected officials, volunteers, pertinent organizations, and members of the public on how the funding may be appropriately distributed and allocated within our community.”

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2021-09-15@7:35pm– #Bridgeport CT–A person was pistol-whipped in the 1600 block of Park Avenue. Unknown circumstance as to why.

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2021-09-15@12:12pm–#Bridgeport CT– EMS on the way to Iranistan and Laurel Avenue for a child found wandering the streets,

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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced Bridgeport Hospital and Greenwich Hospital will be awarded $14,212,698 in grant funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The $5,111,679 to Bridgeport Hospital and $9,101,398 to Greenwich Hospital will reimburse the costs accrued from the emergency response to COVID-19, including expenses for PPE equipment, testing centers, medical equipment, and increased staff presence. Additionally, the grant will ensure the hospital can continue to effectively respond to the pandemic in the months ahead.  

“The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained our healthcare system,” said Himes. “Throughout this pandemic, Bridgeport Hospital and Greenwich Hospital played a crucial role in keeping our communities safe. Healthcare workers fought this pandemic on the frontlines by treating patients and saving lives. As our country experiences a spike in COVID hospitalizations because of the Delta variant, it is still more important than ever to support our healthcare providers. I look forward to continuing to bring federal funding to support Southwest Connecticut’s healthcare system.”  

“I am extremely proud of how our hospital and health system rallied to care for an enormous volume of patients when COVID hit last year, as well as our efforts to establish a mobile field hospital and testing site.” Said Anne Diamond, JD, CNMT, President of Bridgeport Hospital. 

“We are very pleased that FEMA has recommended that Greenwich Hospital be reimbursed for costs incurred due to the pandemic.” Said Diane Kelly, DNP, RN, President of Greenwich Hospital. “I am extremely proud of how our hospital and health system rallied to care for an enormous volume of patients when COVID hit last year as well as standing up drive through testing and converting non-patient space to be ready to care for even more patients.”  

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2021-09-14@8:28pm–#Danbury CT– If you are expecting someone from New York or Danbury via I-84, I-84 eastbound is closed between exits 4 and 5. According to radio reports a tractor trailer was being towed, the driver was in the cab and the transmission exploded, injuring his legs and spill fluids all over the highway.

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2021-09-14@3:30pm–#Westport CT– #cttraffic– A crash on I-95 northbound in the left breakdown lane to start off you commute!