Seymour News: Structure Fire
2024-04-30@11:27am--#Seymour CT--Firefighters on Laurel Lane for a structure fire. Heavy fire showed from the front of the building on the firefighter's arrival.
Fairfield Town Hall Meeting on United Illuminating Monopoles
Fairfield Town Hall Meeting on United Illuminating Monopoles Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Fairfield, Conn, April 30, 2024-The Town of Fairfield will hold a Town Hall/Public Information Session on United Illuminating's plan to install monopoles on the north side of the railroad tracks on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting, scheduled in conjunction with Empowering Fairfield and other grassroots organizations, will share information with Town residents about the Connecticut Siting Council decision approving the "Hannon-Morissette Alternative," a new route for monopoles that would construct a double-circuit design on the north side of the Metro-North railroad tracks. Date: Tuesday, April 30 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield Topics: * Current information about…
Route 8 Crash
2024-04-30@10:38am--#Derby CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a two-car accident with one car rolled over on Route 8 southbound near exit 17.
Stratford Library Events for First Half of May
Seed Library Grab’n’GoThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Seed Grab ‘n’ go for pickup on Wednesday, May 1 (Millet), 15 (Cucumber), and 29 (Sunflowers). You willreceive both the seeds and instructions on how to plant. Registration required. Toregister, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For moreinformation about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 orvisit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.Young Reader’s Book Club MeetingThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Young Reader’s Book Clubmeeting. This month’s book will be Clementine. The program meets on May 2 at6pm for grades 2-5. There will be a book discussion, games, a craft/or activity, anda snack offered. Children are asked to read the book before the discussion. Toregister, or for more information…
Pickup Truck Hits Porch
2024-04-29@10:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pickup truck hit a porch in the 1000 block of North Avenue (across from the jail). There were no reported injuries. The building inspector was called to the scene to evaluate the integrity of the building.
Westport News: Coyote Advisory
(Westport, CT) There have been several coyote attacks on dogs in Westport recently. Fortunately, none of the attacks were fatal. To protect your family pets, take the following measures: Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard! Coyotes avoid conflict with humans, so your presence should prevent any problems. While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings. Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air- horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks). If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing with Arrest
At 3:47PM Bridgeport ECC received a call of an aggravated assault at State Street/ Iranistan Avenue. One individual was stabbed in the back while in the store. Officers responded and the responsible party was taken into custody. There is no further information at this time .
Bridgeport News: Weekend Stabbing Updates
Yesterday, at 11:17PM, There was a report of an assault with a weapon on the 1200 Block of Park Avenue. A female was stabbed with a knife injury to the thigh with non-life-threatening injuries.Roughly an hour later, at at 12:02 am there was a report of a house fight/ assault with a weapon at the 700 Block of Iranistan Avenue. Reports about multiple people fighting outside and one person who was stabbed. St. Vincent’s reported 3 walk-ins with injuries: one head laceration, and two with cuts and bruises.
Connecticut’s Family Bridge Program Supports Newborn Families with In-Home Care
Governor Ned Lamont announced the success of a state pilot program, Family Bridge, which provides in-home nurse and community health worker assistance to over 500 families with newborns in the Greater Bridgeport region. Launched in October 2023, Family Bridge aims to support parents during the transition from hospital to home by offering at-home visits at no cost, using the evidence-based Family Connects model. The program, funded by the Lamont administration through various sources including the American Rescue Plan Act, facilitates early health screenings, wellness checks, and connections to resources like diaper banks and healthcare programs. It involves collaboration between multiple state agencies and is expanding to include babies born at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Participants have praised the…
Shelton News: Shelton man sexually assaults Neighbor
On 04/24/2024 the Shelton Police received a complaint from a 29-year-old female that her next-door neighbor had sexually assaulted her. The female stated she went next door to 76-year-old Dennis Barry’s house to see if her package was mistakenly delivered to him. She claimed while there Barry inappropriately kissed her and fondled her breasts. The female also claimed that Barry tried to get her to touch his genital area.Barry was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault 4th Degree. Barry was released on a $2500.00 bond and as part of his conditions of release, he is to have no contact with the female neighbor. Barry was given a Derby Superior court date of 4/29/2024.