8/25 Crash
2024-04-06@10:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2024-04-06@5:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire in the 200 block of Vine Street. Witnesses said that everyone made it out safely. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Eight people were displaced and the Red Cross is attending to their immediate needs.
Stratford News: Heavy Construction on Tuesday
Heavy construction is happening at the Platt Street Pump Station construction site. Expect heavy traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM (though may continue later into the evening) on Tuesday April 9th.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-04-06@3:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was a city utility bucket truck in the maintenance area of River Street near animal control. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Oxford News: Emergency Landing
2024-04-06@4:20pm--#Oxford CT-- An airplane that declared an emergency safely landed at Oxford Airport at 300 Christian Street.
Stratford News: Bulk Waste Pick Up Program continues until September 19th
By appointment only, you can call the Stratford Department of Public Works (203) 385-4080 from 7 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday for removal of bulk collection items such as furniture, mattresses and box springs, appliances, etc. Please note that household trash, branches, hazardous materials, anything in boxes barrels or bags, or demolition materials will not be accepted.
Neonics Accepted at Westport’s Household Hazardous Waste Day on April 13
Westport, CT - In January 2018, the State of Connecticut became one of the first states in the nation to restrict the use of insecticides called Neonicotinoids or “Neonics” for short. This class of chemicals has been proven to be especially harmful to the world’s pollinators. The Westport Public Works Department encourages residents to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Day on April 13, and safely dispose of any Neonicotinoids containing insecticides. If you have products that contain one of the following chemicals on the label, you are encouraged to help save our pollinators and bring the following products to Household Hazardous Waste Day: Imidacloprid Clothianidin Thiamethoxam Acetamiprid Dinotefuran Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Where: Greens Farms RR Station…
Water Infrastructure Work to Begin in Stratford
Water Main Replacement Project Scheduled to Start April 15 STRATFORD, CONN. –April 4, 2024– Aquarion Water Company continues to perform essential work on the infrastructure necessary to ensure continued system reliability. Water main replacement projects are scheduled to begin April 15 on South Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. The projects are expected to be completed by July 2024. Final paving will then be coordinated with the Town of Stratford and the State of Connecticut. The project, which will replace approximately 2,860 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water distribution system and to ensure the highest quality water. Infrastructure upgrades will also help reduce leaks and water main breaks that can cause service interruptions. “We…
Trumbull Gardens Shoot-Out
2024-04-04@9:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A number of viewers reported a gun battle at Trumbull Gardens last night right after 9pm. A car appears to be caught between the shooters. About 14 shots were fired. There were no reports of anyone shot. This is why viewer pictures are so important, to let your neighbor know what is happening !!
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas
2024-04-05@12:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene confirming an odor of gas indoors in an apartment building in the 500 block of Noble Avenue.