Merritt Crash
2024-02-23@4:30pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car crash with injuries on the Sikorsky Bridge southbound on the Merritt Parkway for your commuting pleasure.
The Wall That Heals Coming To Bridgeport
The Wall That Heals has been displayed in nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions. It will be coming to Bridgeport on September 26, 2024! https://youtu.be/AKCucjlEowk
Stratford Library Celebrates “Welcome Week”
The Stratford Library is hosting “Welcome Week” February 25 to March 2, 2024 to welcome all new individuals and families in Stratford. The Library wants all of Stratford’s newest citizens to be aware of its various programs, resources and activities. All events are free and open to the public According to Library Director Sheri Szymanski, “Welcome Week is a warm welcome for everyone who is new to town, new to the Library or a returning regular!” Among the special events planned are: Children: Stop by the Children’s Department for a Welcome Kit (while supplies last), play Connecticut Landmarks I Spy game and share your favorites in our Best of CT Surveys. Events through the week include storytimes, crocheting, Read to…
Mayor Ganim Announces Rehabilitation of the AT&T Building Paired with New Housing Development
Mayor Ganim announced that Pillar Properties led by principal Kuimarz Geula will undergo a major rehabilitation of the AT&T building located in downtown Bridgeport as well as construct a new housing development on the adjacent parcel. The AT&T building located at 430 John Street will be reconstructed into mixed-use development including mixed-income housing and the city’s first rooftop restaurant. Behind the AT&T building will stand the newly constructed housing development at 455 Fairfield Ave known as the “Fairfield Residences.” In total, these two developments will contain 137 units of market-rate and affordable housing. Mayor Ganim stated, “I would like to thank Kuimarz Geula and the rest of Pillar Properties for this investment and interest in Bridgeport. While housing costs in…
Zapping Ankle Monitor
2024-02-21@9:54pm--EMS dispatched to the 1000 block of Pembroke Street for someone who keeps getting zapped by their ankle monitor.
Shelton News: Attic Fire
2024-02-21@9:34pm--#Shelton CT-- A homeowner on Cedar Hill Road called emergency services to report smoke coming from her attic. Firefighters arrived and reported smoke coming from the attic and one house/line is in operation at the time of this writing.
Westport Adopts Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Inclusionary Zoning Fee
Westport, CT – The Town of Westport has announced that the collection of the Inclusionary Zoning Fee for the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) account will begin on February 23, 2024. Per the ordinance adopting the Affordable Housing Plan and establishing the AHTF, a formal Town committee to oversee the fund will be appointed over the next few months. The adoption of the Affordable Housing Plan by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in July, 2023 called for the establishment of the AHTF and the method by which funds would be raised. At its December 2023 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, under the leadership of Chair Paul Lebowitz, adopted a Text Amendment to establish an Inclusionary Zoning Fee and recommended to…
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED FOLLOWING CHILD PORNINVESTIGATION
Following the initial arrest of Peter Wheeler, Jr. on January 23, 2024, the Fairfield Police Department continued its investigation into potential criminal activities involving Wheeler. During the course of this ongoing investigation, detectives uncovered information indicating the possible victimization of two juveniles. During the investigation, detectives discovered that Wheeler had been in contact with a juvenile male high school student through electronic means. This communication, which included text messages, phone calls, and social media interactions, occurred between late 2022 and late 2023. While text and photographs were exchanged, contact between Wheeler and the juvenile had been severed prior to the start of this investigation. An arrest warrant was submitted seeking to charge Wheeler with Risk of Injury/Impairing the Morals of…
I-95 Rest Area Fire Investigation
2024-02-20@7:55pm--#Milford CT--#cttrafficc-- Firefighters are on scene at the rest area on I-95 in Milford for a possible structure fire. Firefighters discovered an alleged oven left on in the Sabarro's according to radio reports causing smoke.
Milford News: Pedestrian Struck
2024-02-20@4:50pm--#Milford CT-- A pedestrian has been struck by a car in front of the car dealership in the 400 block of Boston Post Road. Radio reports said it was a male in his 20's.