Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
Rollover accident at the intersection of Bishop Ave and Barnum Ave. There were two minor injuries and no extraction.
Stratford Library Hosts Registrars on March 24
“Early Voting in CT” Is Topic The Stratford Library will host Stratford Registrars James Simon and Lou DeCilio and their presentation, “Early Voting in CT” on Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm. The talk will be presented live in the Library’s Lovell Room. It is free and open to the public. Stratford Town of Registrars Lou DeCilio and Jim Simon will host a talkback forum on the new early voting laws in Connecticut. About 60 percent of Connecticut voters approved a ballot question last November to allow Early Voting. Simon and DeCilio will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Early Voting is expected to operate. Will Early Voting last two days -- or two weeks? Will you go to your normal polling place -- or to one centralized…
Slick Going On Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: Firefighters on the scene awaiting CT DEEP on Fairfield Avenue just off the Exit 25 I95 Southbound Ramp for a report of 30-40 gallons of heating oil that spilled onto the roadway and possibly in the storm drains. Exit 25 Southbound is closed to traffic. No further information at this time. 2024-03-11@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of about 400 feet of an oily substance on Fairfield Avenue in the 1900 block near Railroad Avenue / McDonald's area.
Aquarion Water Company Offering Upcycled Rain Barrels
Water conservation opportunity available to Connecticut residents BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – March 11, 2024 – Aquarion Water Company announced today that it is offering upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of its ongoing water conservation efforts. Connecticut customers can purchase a high-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrel designed to fit under a downspout and catch rainwater running off the roof. Customers can collect and store water for use in a garden whenever it rains. It takes just one-quarter inch of rainfall on an average roof to fill the barrel and provide water during dry periods, even when restrictions are imposed on water usage. The usage of rain barrels can help conserve water and reduce water bills. Key Features: 60-gallon food-grade upcycled rain barrel with brass spigot A…
Public Safety Committee to Hear Testimony on Bill to Deter Drivers from Illegally Passing School Buses
On Tuesday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. the Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation that would give municipalities the option of adopting monitoring systems to detect motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus and issue offending drivers a $250 fine. Unsafe driving near school buses represents a danger to students and has been a pressing concern for the panel’s co-chair, Sen. Herron Keyon Gaston, D-Bridgeport, following the city of Bridgeport's release of data indicating that nearly 10,000 drivers had been recorded illegally passing stopped school buses in the first six months of this academic year. The committee will hear testimony on SB 420, which would allow towns and cities to pass an ordinance authorizing the use of a…
Molotov Cocktail Recipe For Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2024-03-11@12:39pm--#Stratford CT-- A report of two car fires on West Avenue. The caller to 911 said they thought that Molotov Cocktails were thrown at her and her neighbor's car. They were able to put out the fire with fire extinguishers. Police and fire department are on the scene. The fire marshal was also called to investigate.
Seaview Avenue Closed
I-95 exit 26 is shut down as well as Seaview Avenue to Stratford Avenue due to a serious crash. Expect extended delays. https://youtu.be/3ZwhedMCsI4
I-95 Crash
2024-03-10@10:39pm--#Westport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 19 with injuries.
Fairfield News: Power Outage
2024-03-10@9:39pm--#Fairfield CT-Police and fire are in the 600 block of Villa Avenue for smoking wires on a utility pole. Power is out in the area according to radio reports.
Derby Structure Fire
2024-03-10@4:44pm--#Derby CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on 6th Street. Smoke showing from the back of the building.