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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS DOCUMENTS FROM WNBA REGARDING POTENTIAL SALE OF CONNECTICUT SUN

Sep 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

“Connecticut will fight hard for our players, coaches and fans, and we will take all steps necessary to keep the Team in Connecticut where it belongs.” (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert seeking a series of documents related to League’s role in the potential sale of the Connecticut Sun to a buyer who would move the team out of Connecticut and away from its dedicated fanbase. “Our state is the epicenter and heart of women’s basketball and a dominant force in the sport,” Attorney General Tong states in the letter. “There would be no WNBA—and no worldwide growth in the popularity of women’s basketball—without the players, coaches, and dedicated fanbase in and from…

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Fairfield

Garage Fire

Sep 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Firefighters quickly extinguished a detached garage fire in the 300 block of Berwick Avenue. There were no reported injuries and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-09-13@11:55pm-- #Fairfield CT -- #ctfire

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Westport

Temporary Free-Standing Portable Signage in all Non-Residential Districts

Sep 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - Planning & Zoning Director Michelle Perillie announced that all merchants in non-residential districts are permitted a Temporary Free Standing Portable Sign with an annual Zoning Permit required.  One Free Standing Portable Sign per tenant shall be permitted onsite in all non-residence districts subject to the following: ·         Signs cannot be permanently installed in the ground. ·         Signs must be self-supporting/portable or hung on the façade of the tenant’s building.  Signs cannot be attached to an immovable object such as a structure, light pole, a utility pole or a fence. ·         Signs shall be no larger than 24 inches wide by 40 inches high in size per side as measured from the ground including any borders or supports.  A sign that…

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Trumbull

Red Cross Assists Five After Main Street Fire in Trumbull

Sep 12, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The American Red Cross in Connecticut is helping one family – three adults and two children – after a fire yesterday on Main St, Trumbull. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family's immediate needs. Responders included: Lisa Sgamboti, Melanie Chen, Ken Schneider and Mark Rozelle. Red Cross volunteers distributed comfort kits containing personal care supplies such as toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire. Additionally, the Red Cross provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup, notification of important contacts, handling damaged items and more. Red Cross caseworkers will connect with those affected in the coming days…

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Stratford

Monday Matinees — Fall/Winter 2025

Sep 12, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library will keep the big screen rolling with its “Monday Matinees” series, offering free, monthly noon showings of recent blockbusters in the Lovell Room through 2025. This fall/winter slate includes Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13, 134 min) on September 15 and Sinners (R, 137 min) on October 13, followed by Superman (PG-13, 129 min) on November 17 and The Naked Gun (PG-13, 85 min) on December 8. All screenings are free and open to the public, with start time at 12:00 PM. For further information, contact the Library at 203.385.4162. Monday Matinees — Fall/Winter 2025 12 Noon • Lovell Room · Free & Open to the Public · Info: 203.385.4162 9/15 — Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13, 134 min) 10/13…

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Norwalk

Norwalk Police Announce Arrest in September 9 Shooting

Sep 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

NORWALK, Conn. — On Wednesday, September 9, 2025, at approximately 11:34 p.m., Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch was notified by Norwalk Hospital that a 43-year-old female had arrived at the Emergency Department with gunshot wounds to her legs. Initial witness accounts indicated the victim was struck by gunfire while walking on Coldspring Street. A patrol response and area search found no evidence supporting that report. Subsequent investigation determined the victim was shot at a residence on Coldspring Street by her friend’s step-father, Hugo Arturo Avilia-Garcia, 53, of Norwalk. Avilia-Garcia then transported the victim to Norwalk Hospital. He was taken into custody without incident. Members of the Norwalk Police Department Detective Bureau executed a court-authorized search warrant at the residence. Detectives recovered…

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Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Highlights Black Rock Streetscape Upgrades in Bridgeport

Sep 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/vofM7Gvu6fc BRIDGEPORT, CT – September 11, 2025 — Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), state and local officials, and community partners this morning for a “Walk & Talk” site visit celebrating the completion of the Black Rock Streetscape Project. The $663,000 project, funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the City of Bridgeport, brought major safety and aesthetic upgrades to Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street. Improvements include ADA-compliant ramps, crosswalks, bike racks, enhanced lighting, and new landscaping, making the neighborhood safer and more welcoming for residents and visitors. Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz was joined by CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, State Representative Steve Stafstrom, and Bridgeport Senior Economic Development Associate Vincent Mobilio…

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BLUMENTHAL DEMANDS WNBA STAY OUT OF CONNECTICUT’S NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE SUN

Sep 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Warns that interference with negotiations could violate federal antitrust laws [Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today wrote the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) regarding their reported interference in the Mohegan Tribe’s negotiations with competing bidders for ownership of the Connecticut Sun women’s basketball team. After more than two decades of ownership, the Mohegan Tribe is considering offers to sell the Sun. The WNBA has reportedly used its league governance powers to block proposals that would keep the team in Connecticut or New England — a potentially devastating loss to the state. In his letter, Blumenthal warns the WNBA that such interference could violate federal antitrust laws. “Any further attempts by the WNBA to use its considerable governance and market…

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