#Bridgeport's Director of Public Facilities Jorge Garcia shows off the latest tool to combat potholes in the city of Bridgeport. With potholes doubling in New England after a harsh winter, cities are looking for a way to combat potholes. The Pot Hole Killer can fill 150 potholes in an hour, much faster than traditional methods and the repair will last longer.
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive $7.97 million in federal competitive matching grants for four projects designed to make local communities more resilient against future storms. “These grants will allow Connecticut to build upon substantial progress we have already made along our coastline and in other areas throughout the state that are prone to flooding. Projects funded will also help restore critical natural habitat in the state,” said Governor Malloy. “Today’s grant awards demonstrate the continued commitment of the Obama Administration to make communities more resilient in the face of future storms that we are going to experience.” Received under the Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Competitive Grant Program, the funds are…
#Bridgeport, CT – June 16, 2014 – A city woman reported she was robbed when she agreed to meet a man who owed her money. Officer Marie Cetti spoke with the victim in the 200 block of Broad Street Friday afternoon. The victim said the suspect, whom she knows and owes her money, called her multiple times and the two arranged to meet at the corner of West Liberty Street and West Avenue. She stated that when they met, he pulled out a gun and demanded she empty her pockets. She did and the man ran off with cash. She ran after him and, as he fled, he dropped the weapon. The victim picked it up and turned the weapon, which was a BB gun,…
12:02pm--#Stratford CT--A report of a car crashing into the McDonald's on Barnum Avenue. No reported injuries.
9:51am--#Stratford CT-- Report of a kitchen on fire at 153 Garibaldi Avenue. Firefighters are on scene.
1:14am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a break- in in the 800 block of Capital Avenue. The homeowner returned home to find his home broken into, entry was made from a first floor window. See ALL our posts, not just the ones Facebook shows you. Either go directly to our Facebook wall or visit our website at DoingItLocal.com. We are smartphone friendly.
1:03am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a robbery on Harral Avenue near Lexington Avenue. Taken was the victim's wallet. No weapon was displayed. FREE prescription delivery to Bridgeport-Unity Pharmacy (203) 955-1781 1326 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
12:42am--#Trumbull CT--Report of a suspicious toaster in the front lawn of 173 Teller Road. Homeowner is uncertain if it is safe touch it... UPDATE: Police investigate it and put it in the can....the trash can.
10:58pm--#cttraffic--I-95 southbound between exits 18 and 17 a crash in the left lane starting to slow traffic.
11:00am--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Fire Department rescue two children and adults in a sailboat that overturned in Long Island Sound. Fairfield rescue have resuced two children and two adults and are bringing them ashore. Bridgeport firefighters assisting are standing by the boat. Another boat, a sailfish is struggling with the winds and also requires assistance.
