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Aquarion Water Company Offering Upcycled Rain Barrels

Mar 11, 2024 Alex

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…

Bridgeport

Public Safety Committee to Hear Testimony on Bill to Deter Drivers from Illegally Passing School Buses

Mar 11, 2024 Alex

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…

Stratford

Molotov Cocktail Recipe For Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

Mar 11, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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.

Bridgeport

Seaview Avenue Closed

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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

Westport

I-95 Crash

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-03-10@10:39pm--#Westport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 19 with injuries.

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Power Outage

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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.

Valley

Derby Structure Fire

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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.

Bridgeport

Remember that machete attack at Central HS last year?

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

22-year-old Gerald W. Valle was taken into custody in Pine Prairie, Louisianna on March 8, 2023, and extradited back to Bridgeport, Connecticut to face charges for a violent machete attack that occurred on Central High School property on June 18, 2023. The original press release read: On June 18, 2023, at approximately 8:15 pm Bridgeport Police responded to Central High School (1 Lincoln Blvd) on the report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Upon arriving in the area, police officers located a 26-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from a very large wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The incident is reported to have occurred at the high…

Milford

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-03-10@2:40pm--#Milford CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 northbound near exit 36 a car carrier appears to have a brake fire.

Stratford

Celtic Music: Stories & History with Jeff Snow at the Stratford Library

Mar 10, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special music history concert, “Celtic Music: Stories & History with Jeff Snow”, on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Musician and raconteur Jeff Snow combines the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert event that has music lovers on the edge of their seats. Growing up as the son of a drummer in a Bagpipe band and in a home where older Celtic songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff Snow developed a love for this special music. The magical sounds from the instruments coupled with vocals and Snow's love and knowledge of his Scottish heritage create a…

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