12:11pm--#Weston CT--An Eleven O'Clock Road woman was robbed in her home, held down and had a watch and ring from her. Police are investigating. So far a vague description of a black male in his fifties wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and black jacket. He fled in a tan or brown vehicle. Unknown direction of travel. If you drive a brown or tan vehicle you can expect to be pulled over. This report sponsored by:
11:50am--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters dispatched to I-95 northbound near exit 15 with injuries but it looks like someone repair their car complete with hydraulic jack. If the traffic hasn't slowed yet it will when the firetrucks arrive.
How about some likes for the volunteers that helped renovate the lobby at the Hall Neighborhood House on George Pipkin Way? Video Report--#Bridgeport CT--The BRBC's Leadership of Greater Bridgeport (LGB) Project Group hosted an unveiling of the lobby renovations at Hall Neighborhood House on Wednesday. Robert Dzurenda, Hall Neighborhood House Development Director, and LGB's Project Group cut the ribbon cutting. The renovations were done by volunteers and funded by Aquarion, Home Depot, BioMetrics, TD Bank and Bigelow Tea to name a few. Hall Neighborhood House provides a host of social and educational programs that benefit the lives of children, youth, families and senior citizens in Bridgeport and the surrounding communities.
11:59pm--#Monroe CT--Now a report a car into a tree in front of 311 Stanley Road. First responders on the way. This report sponsored by:
11:48pm--#Seymour CT-- Prayers needed-- A report of a head on collision in front of 231 Roosevelt Drive with multiple injuries. Additional ambulance with EMS trained in advanced life support sent the scene.
6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Firefighters were called for a porch fire in the back of 246 Lexington Avenue. The fire was out within the six minutes it took me to drive to the scene. The fire extended to the second and third floor porch but did not appear to extend into the apartments.
Chariots of Hope is a Connecticut-based, nonprofit organization that collects used wheelchairs and then refurbishes and distributes them to people around the world. Efforts are underway to raise public awareness about the need for this service and to encourage people who own wheelchairs that are no longer in use to donate them to this worthy cause. There are nearly 20 million children and adults around the world who could make use of the wheelchairs that now sit idle in people’s attics and basements. Chariot’s next major collection effort is the 16th annual “Day of 1000 Wheels.” The goal is to collect 300 wheelchairs in one day, Saturday, June 6, 2015. Anyone wishing to donate a wheelchair may drop it off at Connecticut State Police…
Largest transportation investments in Connecticut history, launching a new era of infrastructure improvements: The adopted state budget includes the largest transportation investments in Connecticut history, which will launch a new era of infrastructure improvements to give Connecticut a best-in-class transportation system. This will include a $2.8 billion increase for infrastructure over the next five years, including $1.77 billion for rail, $613 million for highways, $281 million for bridges, $101 million for bicycle and pedestrian trails, and $43 million for bus service. In total over the next five years, approximately $10 billion will be spent on transportation between this budget, planned capital spending, and federal funds. Projects include fixing the “Mixmaster” on I-84 in Waterbury, as well as the Hartford…
10:33am--#Bridgeport CT--One man was injured and transported to the hospital after he lost control of his car and crashed into 1828 North Avenue (near Park Avenue).
12:45am--Report of a car hitting a tree at the intersection of Beechmont and Platt Street. No word on injuries. This report sponsored by:
