General Electric and the Town of Fairfield

From the Desk of First Selectman Tetreau   (Press Release) Let me first say that on behalf of the Town, I am in active communication with both GE and the Governor’s office and have been ever since GE’s announcement that it is considering leaving the State. Here is what I have accomplished so far: I have been able to keep the communication flowing between GE and the State while the evaluation is proceeding. There was a lot of emotion initially. GE specifically asked that we keep the emotion and rhetoric to a minimum. I made certain Hartford understands all the ways that GE makes valuable contributions to both Fairfield and our region. I encouraged the Governor to reduce the impact on GE…

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Bridgeport News: He’s Running!

Despite Democratic Primary winner Joe Ganim's plea for Mayor Bill Finch to step aside for the good the party Bill Finch released this statement/press release today: As a father, and as chief executive of our state’s largest city, it’s my job to think about the long run. It’s my job to make Bridgeport an even better city than it is today -- a place where my kids, and your kids, will choose to live, work, and raise their families here, too. Regardless of party affiliation, as your mayor, I represent everyone in Bridgeport. Our better tomorrow is already taking shape -- the re-opening of Pleasure Beach after years of neglect, building at Steelpointe Harbor after decades of broken promises and…

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Bridgeport News: Girl Critical After Crash With Car

#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle Wednesday afternoon. On September 16, 2015 at 2:05 p.m., police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Ave. between the corner of Iranistan Ave. and Columbia St. Upon arrival on scene, police officers found a 2010 Toyota Prius had struck a bicycle being ridden by a ten-year-old female child.   According to witnesses, a ten year old was riding a bike on the sidewalk, and then swerved out into the road where she was struck by the Prius. Police officers spoke with the driver of the Prius who is cooperating with the investigation. The child was transported…

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Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Homicide Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit

Here is the press release on the story we told you as it happened: #Bridgeport, Conn. (September 17, 2015) – Yesterday evening the Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in an open Bridgeport homicide case after a routine traffic stop turned into a motor vehicle pursuit. Cewell Sharpe (12/17/82) of Bridgeport is a possible suspect in an open homicide case. In connection with the motor vehicle pursuit, Sharpe was charged with operating with a suspended license, reckless driving, engaging in pursuit, failure to obey a stop sign, and violating conditions of a release.  In addition, Sharpe was out on bond for two arrests that occurred on May 7, 2015 when he was charged with larceny, interfering with police, possession of narcotics, and…

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Bridgeport News: State Police Pursuit (Wednesday)

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Trooper from Troop G – Bridgeport was conducting speed enforcement on I-95 South in Bridgeport when he observed a red Mercury Sable traveling at a high rate of speed near Exit 29. When the Trooper signaled the vehicle to stop, the Mercury accelerated, engaging the Trooper in pursuit. The suspect vehicle entered Route 25 Northbound and exited at Exit 2 and attempted to drive over a curb on Milne Street where it came to a stop due to a flat tire.  The operator fled on foot and was pursed over fences and through backyards in the area of Vine Street in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Officers assisted by setting up a perimeter in the area. A Troop…

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