Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash
2024-04-02@10:51pm--#Beacon Falls CT-- Report of a wrong driver and crash near exit 24 on Route 8 southbound. No word on injuries.
Two Roads Brewery Donates to Stratford Library in April
The Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford will be celebrating “National Poetry Month” in April by honoring poet Robert Frost and the Stratford Library. The poet is the author of “The Road Not Taken” and the inspiration behind the brewing company’s name. The company is currently donating $1 to the Stratford Library for every pint poured on Tuesdays during April. Since 2012, the Brewery has donated over $8,000 to the Library from the fundraiser (there were no fundraisers held during pandemic years). The money was used for books as well as music, film and lecture programs. The Two Roads Brewing Company is located on 1700 Stratford Avenue in Stratford, Connecticut.
Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is Currently Accepting Applications for Municipal and Tax-Exempt Organizations
Westport, CT –Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault has announced that the Town is now accepting applications for the 2024 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Dept. of Revenue Services (DRS). The deadline for submissions to the Town's Human Services Department is Friday, May 17, 2024. The NAA program is designed to fund municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that contribute cash to these entities. The NAA program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions to qualifying community programs conducted by tax-exempt or municipal agencies. The community programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit include but are not necessarily limited to energy conservation,…
I-95 Wood On The Highway
2024-04-02@1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of wood on the highway I-95 northbound from 26 to exit 27.
Sneaker Mansion Break-In
2024-04-02@4:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- The Sneaker Mansion at 3751 Madison Avenue was just broken into. The suspects fled in Porsche towards Trumbull.
The Fairfield Police Department and the CTDOT Team Upto Kick off National Distracted Driving Awareness MonthPut the Phone Away or Pay – Connecticut Enforces Statewide Campaign
FAIRFIELD, CT – April 1, 2024 – The Fairfield Police Department is partnering with theConnecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) as part of National Distracted DrivingAwareness Month. From April 1 – April 30, law enforcement will be looking for drivers whochoose to ignore Connecticut’s hand-held mobile electronics laws. Put the Phone Away or Pay isa national high-visibility enforcement campaign for National Distracted Driving AwarenessMonth in April.Nationally in 2021, there were 3,522 people killed and an estimated 362,415 people injured intraffic crashes involving distracted drivers. In Connecticut in 2021, there were over 5,600crashes attributed to distracted driving that resulted in nine fatalities and more than 850injuries."As a community, we cannot ignore the dangers of texting and driving. It's not just illegal; it's…
Living Bird-Friendly Series Takes Flight in Fairfield on April 12 and 13
Fairfield, Conn, April 1, 2024--Pequot Library is pleased to launch its Living Bird-Friendly series on April12 and 13. The series, free and open to the public, includes remarks from Fairfield First Selectman BillGerber on April 13 at 10:30 a.m. and a host of presentations designed to inspire community action onbehalf of birds, for the joy and beauty that they bring to all of us.Living Bird-Friendly will provide more information about how to live more “bird friendly”, includingeliminating window collisions; decreasing light pollution; planting native plants and flowers; andfollowing bird-friendly pest control strategies. According to Pequot Library Adult Programs ManagerCharlie McMahon, “Pequot Library is proud to take a leadership role on this important topic byconvening area experts who can teach us…
Manhunt With Two Levels of Police Professionalism
2024-04-01@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--There was a manhunt at Gregory and Rennell Street for a suspect who struck a state police officer on the highway. Uncertain how the officer was injured but he followed the suspect from exit 27. State Police allowed people to walk in the area they were tracking....until they saw my camera.
Municipal Improvement and Coastal Site Plan Applications for Renovations to the Inn at Longshore to be reviewed at April 8 P&Z Public Meeting
Westport, CT – Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young has announced that on April 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing requests for a Positive Report for a Municipal Improvement and Approval of a Coastal Site Plan for substantial improvements to the Inn at Longshore located within the Town-owned property known as Longshore Club Park at 260 Compo Rd. S. A project narrative prepared by LANDTECH on behalf of Longshore Hospitality, LLC, states: “The interior renovations include but not limited to a new HVAC system throughout, replacement of the windows and doors, an increased number of guest rooms along with the renovation of the current rooms, updated ballroom and drawing rooms, updated lobby, completely…
Bridgeport News: Press Conference On Friday’s Shooting
Mayor Joseph Ganim: Stood in front of the building where two men were gunned down and 2 other injured Saturday night and said “This building behind us was illegally operated as an after club after hours club, the social club call it what you want”. Chief Porter emphasized “As the mayor stated, I think it's important that we come out and identify and address locations like this. Sometimes these are pop-up where the we have these pop-up after hours in these places, illegal activity and if they breed violence, it's really important that we come out and we reach out to the community. And ask for the community's help. So let us know when places like these pop-up, there's something…