1:11pm–#Seymour CT–#cttraffic–UPDATE–Multiple reports of three fires now which includes Oxford. There can be some traffic delays on Route 34 both directions as firefighters are on their way for a brush fire on Roosevelt Drive near Argone Terrace. The fire is opposite the river.
Bridgeport News: Odor Investigation
10:46pm–#Bridgeport CT–Finally SOMETHING to report tonight. An odor investigation at 500 Clinton Avenue. Firefighters and police on the way.
Bridgeport News: Firefighters on Washington Avenue For Food on the Stove
1:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– The reason for the firefighters at 210 Washington Avenue is for food on the stove.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian struck by motor vehicle
11:49am–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at 2635 Main Street.
Teen Services Thrives at the Fairfield Public Library
[Fairfield, CT, April 15, 2014] Five years since its establishment, the downUNDER Teen Center at the Fairfield Woods Branch library is still attracting droves of tweens and teens each day. The downUNDER was created to address the needs of the teens that flock to the library after school and was purposefully planned to be a safe, stimulating, comfortable environment that gives attendees the chance to try new things, explore their interests and make connections with their peers and the community at large. Since the downUNDER opened in 2008, it has seen over 22,000 teen visits from both the Fairfield Woods Middle School, which is adjacent to the library, and the surrounding neighborhood, often filling its 30 person capacity. It still may be the best kept secret in town.
In developing the downUNDER, professional librarians carefully considered how best to transform an underutilized space in the library’s lower level into a place that would support the educational and social needs of teens. According to the Search Institute’s landmark study “40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents, ages 12-18,” for teens to mature and become successful citizens they must receive positive support from several non-parent adults, feel safe and cared for in their neighborhoods, find positive peer influences, participate in creative activities and youth programs and develop a sense of interpersonal competence, empathy and friendship skills. The professionals who organize the downUNDER Teen Center services strive to meet these goals every day.
Young Fairfielders are well aware of the opportunities that await them in the downUNDER. Fahad Chowdhdry, a sixth-grader at Fairfield Woods Middle School states “…you have to be quiet upstairs or people will complain…downUNDER is a good working environment for kids who want to do homework with others.” Kali Orna of Fairfield has been coming to the downUNDER “for years” and is looking forward to next year, when her younger brother can attend as well. She states that “I don’t play sports and don’t go to after school activities…Everyone knows each other here.” Angelina Iacurrci of Fairfield is thankful for the work of the “kind” professional staff who create the services in the downUNDER, saying that “These people are good role models.” The downUNDER is just one aspect of the teen services presented by the Fairfield Public Library for young people in grades 6 – 12. Professional teen library specialists provide year-round curricular support, including extensive summer reading assignment assistance that helpsprevent summer learning loss. They also manage wide ranging collections of library materialsfor teens, from magazines to books to eBooks and create and execute original programs for teens that meet both the instructional and entertainment needs of young people. These valuable services have become essential to the teens and parents of Fairfield. On your next visit to the library, make sure you stop by and see our Teen spaces in action. For more information call 203-255-7308, or visit us on the web www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org .
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Stratford News: Crash on I-95 Moses Wheeler Bridge North
9:42am–#Stratford CT #cttraffic–I-95 northbound a crash in the right lane on the Moses Wheeler Bridge. Police are also investigating a possible second crash closer to the on ramp near BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Tonight’s Car Fire
1:28am–#Bridgeport CT–Tonight’s car fire is at 60 Berkshire Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Roof Collspse on Brooks Street
9; 31pm– #Bridgeport– Partial roof collapse at 583 Brooks Street
Fairfield News: Power Outage
Fairfield — A transformer has exploded at the corner of Black Rock Road and Jennings Road blacking out a large area of town. We are running on battery power st this time.
Monroe News: Fire Ravages Monroe Home
8:30pm–#Monroe CT– A fire has left an Elm St. home uninhabitable and killed two cats Tuesday evening. The residents were not home when a passing driver spotted heavy smoke coming from 551 Elm St. around 7:10 pm. Once volunteer firefighters arrived on scene shortly thereafter, heavy flames were pouring out of the living room windows of the cape cod-style home. Six engines, two ladder trucks and a rescue truck staffed by approximately 40 volunteer firefighters from the Monroe, Stepney, and Stevenson fire departments extinguished the fire under the direction of Stepney Deputy Fire Chief Scott Rose Sr. It took crews about 45 minutes to fully extinguish the fire. While two cats perished in the blaze, firefighters were able to safely remove a small dog.
There were no injuries to firefighters. The Monroe Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze. Per Fire Marshal Bill Davin, the house sustained very heavy damage and cannot be occupied. The Shelton, Trumbull, and Oxford volunteer fire departments staffed firehouses in Monroe while crews operated at the Elm St. incident until around 9:30 pm.