3:30PM–#Trumbull CT–#ctfire– Possible brush fire on the corner of Madison ave and Brittany ave.
Man electrocuted
2:21pm–#Bridgeport- A man working on at building at Wood and Wade Street hit his ladder onto a power line and has been electrocuted. Fire, EMS on scene. He is a 27 year old male and is unresponsive at this time. On the way to St. V’s.
No Animals at Westport Beaches Effective April 1
Westport Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy today reminded citizens that as of April 1 the “no animals at the beaches” regulation will be in effect. It includes Compo, Burying Hill and Old Mill beaches.
“Animals will not be permitted on any beach property, which includes all grass, sand, and the parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area,” said McCarthy. “This regulation will be in effect until Oct. 1.”
Parking emblems will be required on all vehicles entering town beaches beginning Tuesday, May 1.
Student takes pill from another student
12:11am–#Bridgeport CT–EMS and police are on the way to the Park City Magnet School located at 1526 Chopsey Hill Rd for a student with a severe headache after taking a pill given to him by another student.
2013 Town’s holocaust commemoration
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3: Town of Fairfield’s 30th Annual Holocaust Commemoration: an educational, uplifting and
thoughtful evening of remembrance, with former local resident and retired educator Bob Gillette, who authored the
Virginia Plan, a true story of rescue. There will be a short presentation by Mr. Gillette, musical selections by Fairfield
County Children’s Choir and Fairfield Ludlowe Ensemble, a candle lighting ceremony and a reception. The event will be
held at First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield at 7:30pm. FREE ADMISSION.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FHC2013
Website: http://fairfieldholocaustcommemoration.org
Westport Youth Commission Seeks Volunteers
Human Services Director Barbara Butler announced today that the Westport Youth Commission is seeking Westport high school students and community adults interested in serving on the commission beginning next fall 2013.
“The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues, and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” said Butler. “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the First Selectman.”
Among the Youth Commission’s past achievements are the creation of Toquet Hall; startup of the Compo Beach skate park; the development of Speedial, a pocket-sized informational and help guide for teens; the development of a comprehensive community plan to address underage drinking; outdoor summer movies for teens at the Levitt Pavilion; and the I-Mentor program, a student-run Internet safety program for young people, the Westport Kindness Project and the Westport Police Youth Collaborative.
In addition, the commission continues to welcome public input regarding issues important to youth and families in town.
The Youth Commission meets monthly. Members serve on committees according to their interests throughout the school year. Youth members are eligible for appointment in grades 10 through 12, and interested ninth graders may serve on a freshman committee.
For further information and necessary forms go to www.westportct.gov or contact Elaine Daignault at 203-341-1165, or elained@westportct.gov.
Calling All Young Artists
Congressman Himes announced Monday that is my pleasure to announce the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, an annual, nation-wide art contest sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. I encourage all students in grades 9-12 who reside in or attend high school in Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District to participate. This is one of my favorite annual events, and meeting the student artists and their families is something I look forward to each May.
Entries are judged by a panel of local artists and representatives of arts organizations in Southwest Connecticut. The winning entry from our district is displayed for one year in the United States Capitol alongside artwork from every congressional district across the country. The winning artist from our district will receive two roundtrip tickets to attend a national reception in Washington, D.C. Runners-up from the Fourth District will have their artwork displayed in my Bridgeport and Stamford offices.
Students interested in entering this year’s competition must complete and sign a release form and fax it to my Bridgeport office at (203) 333-6655, attention Paul Coyle. Forms are required to be sent no later than April 19, 2013. Participants may find the release form here. Artwork, along with a copy of the student information and release form affixed to the back, should be delivered or shipped to my Bridgeport office by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2013.
You can find more information on the competition, including rules and guidelines, here. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Coyle in my Bridgeport office at (203) 333-6600.
Car battery dead?
Larry is always in by 7am to get you on your way. Batteries starting at $40 at the warehouse only at 125 Holland Ave. in Bridgeport. 203-368-2300
Liquor store break in
1:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a possible break in at JE Liquor Store at 255 Wayne Street. The alarm is sounding and police have found a forced entry way.
Cold sores may be tied to memory loss, study suggests
Researchers have found that the virus that causes cold sores, along with other viral or bacterial infections, might be associated with memory loss, and if further studies establish such a link, it could eventually prove helpful in preventing strokes or Alzheimer’s disease. NBC News has the full story here…..