Motorcyclist Down!
Report of a motorcyclist down on Route 8/25 north past exit 5, not showing on the traffic cams. No other vehicle reported in the crash at this time. 2024-07-28@3:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Mayor Laura R. Hoydick to Host Summer Reading Champion Reception for Stratford Youths
STRATFORD – As we move into the second half of summer, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick is preparing to recognize Stratford youths at the annual Summer Reading Champion reception on Wednesday, August 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM outside the historic Perry House, 1128 West Broad Street. Over 125 Stratford youths will be honored with a Mayor’s Reading Champion certificate of recognition at the Summer Reading Challenge celebration, where Champions will be treated to ice cream sundaes, goodie bags, and other surprises. This is a drop-in event; families are welcome to stop by any time between 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Pre-registration is required and can be found at https://www.stratfordct.gov/page/mayors-summer-reading-champion. Registration closes on July 31. In the past, nearly 2,500 students have…
STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN AUGUST
Camp Crafts: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Camp out in the teen space with friends this summer and try something new or share your skills and talents with others. Drop in during craft open hours to paint, create sand art, and more. Camp dates: 8/1, 8/5, and 8/8. No registration required; while supplies last. Grades 7-13. Location: Teen Department. 8/6: 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Teen Tuesday: Open Craft Hour: Make your own glass bead or message bracelets, try sharpie painted personalized plates, or create your own mini-art masterpiece with acrylics. Of course, there will be snacks and music because it is a Teen Tuesday! No registration required; for grades 7-13. Location: Lovell Room. 8/13: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Teen Tuesday:…
EMT Saves Parishioner
2028-07-28@8:20am--#Monroe CT-- An out-of-town EMT helped save a parishioner at St. Jude's Church at 700 Monroe Turnpike. The 75-year-old male went into cardiac arrest and the EMT began CPR saving the man who is awake and conscious now. Way to go!
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
Tonight's vehicle fire is in the 400 block of Cleveland Avenue. The vehicle was close to a building but firefighters quickly took care of it before it could spread. 2024-07-28 @12:05am--#Bridgeport CT
Fairfield News: You’re Supposed to Take it Out of the Package First…
Report of a structure fire at the 100 block of Taunton Road in Fairfield. First reports is that it is a pizza BOX in the oven that caught on fire. If the pizza box is in a hot oven, you missed a step in the directions somewhere…
MURPHY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR ALL KIDS
45 Percent of Children Nationwide Lack Summer Learning Opportunities, Citing Cost As Biggest Barrier WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Friday introduced the Summer for All Act, legislation to provide high-quality summer enrichment opportunities to kids and families who otherwise would not have access to these programs. The bill would establish two new grant programs to provide long-term, direct funding that would help community-based organizations provide free summer camp and other activities to underserved kids and support states in the planning and implementation of initiatives to address summer programming gaps in sustainable ways. In 2021, Murphy secured a dedicated set-aside in the education funding in the American Rescue Plan for summer…
Westport Domestic Violence Task Force Announces Annual
Back-to-School Supply Drive (Westport, CT) - From Sunday, July 28, 2024, through Sunday, August 4th, the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force (WDVTF) will be collecting back-to-school supplies for residents of the two Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that serve our area and DVCC’s community clients. This year, our community partners, the Westport Rotary Club and Positive Directions, are joining in this effort. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) supports individuals on their journey to safety. DVCC advocates for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships. The DVCC’s role is to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their families. Their services include…
Boat Hits Reef
The US Coast Guard dispatched Fairfield and Bridgeport Fire Marine Units for a 32 foot boat that ran aground on Penfield Reef. There are two people on board and the boat is NOT taking on water. 2024-07-26@9:55pm-- #Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT