8/25 Southbound Shutdown
2024-04-07@2:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A three car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2 has the highway shutdown in the southbound lane.
Stratford Library Holds Annual Gala April 27
The Stratford Library Board of Trustees will present its annual fundraiser for the library on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. The nineteenth annual gala event entitled “Hooray for Hollywood” will offer “Avenue Groove”, a six piece R&B/Funk band as this year’s entertainment. “Hooray for Hollywood” is an evening of music, dancing, appetizers, dinner and fine beverages. Guests are encouraged to “dress Hollywood” for an entry to win a prize. A silent online and in-person auction and a 50/50 raffle will also be included in the festivities. Those unable to attend the benefit may support the Library by going online to make their auction bids. This year’s event will be held at Blackhawk County Club, 385 Oronoque Lane in…
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…