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McKinley Elementary School in Fairfield came together to surprise and celebrate Muriel Scholz’s 50th Anniversary teaching. As she told us she has no intention of retiring and she has no plans of retiring. Congratulations Mrs. Scholz!

Fairfield–After a report of five dogs being killed by coyotes in town we thought it import to rerun the video Lt. Perez of the Fairfield Police Department did last year.  According to Fairfield’s Animal Control’s website:

Steps that can be taken to reduce coyotes as being a threat around your home include feeding and keeping pets indoors, supervising pets when they are taken outdoors, removing brush-cover that coyotes and other wild animals can take cover in, disposing of trash appropriately, and taking other sources of food or prey into consideration that may be in your yard. Keeping your pet up-to-date on its rabies vaccinations is also an important task that can protect both you and your pet in the event of a wild animal confrontation.

In the event that your pet is attacked by a coyote, do not attempt to break-up the incident with your bare hands, as this is the perfect chance for you to get bitten by both animals. Loud noises like yelling, banging on a metal pan or beeping the horn on your vehicle may scare away the coyote. Use a hand-held portable air horn, which can be purchased at many outdoor or marine sporting goods stores.

If your pet comes into contact with a coyote or other animal, do not handle your pet without using latex gloves. Saliva could remain on your pet’s body. Contain your pet in a room of your house or your garage, away from you and members of your family and call Fairfield Animal Control at (203) 254-4857 or the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254-4800 and contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.

A federal class action lawsuit against Apple saying Siri commercials are “fundamentally and designedly false and misleading.  The  lawsuit filed by Frank Fazio asked Siri for directions to a certain place, or to locate a store. Siri either did not understand what he was asking or after a very long wait time responded with the wrong answer.”    In its motion to dismiss, Apple said that its website identifies Siri as beta technology, a work in progress.   Read full article here……

6/14/2012

10:32pm–Bridgeport–Police detain two males one female looking into cars on Wayne/Merritt Street area.

9:52pm–Bridgeport-Naked woman walking down East Main from Barnum Ave. EMTs on scene looking for her.

6:02pm–Bridgeport–Man breaks into a police car on Boston Avenue and takes about forty rounds of ammunition and flees on a bicycle. He is apprehended in front of the fish market on Boston Ave. near William Street.
5:52pm–Fairfield–Report of a door to door salesperson working the area of Melville Ave.

5:05pm–Bridgeport–Scooter struck by a car at Huntington Road and Beecher Street.

5:02pm–Bridgeport–Car fire in front of 541 Capitol Avenue.

10:11am–Bridgeport–Police and Fire Departments assisting a man was fishing in a rubber boat who broke an oar and cannot get back ashore off Ferry Access Road.  10:19 Man assisted, rescue complete.

12:27am–Bridgeport–Report of smoke in thes second floor hallway at 2225 Main Street (near Tom Thumb Street).    UPDATE–Turns out to be food burning on the stove.

6/13/2012

9:44pm–Bridgeport–Police do a follow up investigation at Greene Homes Building Two (Highland Ave.) of a man who was stabbed earlier in the day.
9:40pm–Fairfield–There was an attempted robbery outside of the Nauti Dolphin at 1 Carter Henry Drive. Police were looking for a burgundy resembling a Toyota Camry. Suspects were a white male, wearing white shorts and he was 5’10 no facial hair The passenger white female black hair. The man asked a woman for directions then said he had a gun but didn’t want to use it. The woman fled into the restaurant. A car with a woman matching the description was found behind Blinn’s not far from the Nauti Dolphin. The female companion said there was never a gun Police nabbed Jeremy Mitchell at Post Road and North Benson Road. , He was arrested on attempted robbery and breach of peace. He never did have a gun or weapon. The woman was not charged.

6/12/2012

8:40pm–Bridgeport–Fire department on scene of a structure fire at Stratford Ave. and Kossuth Street. Fire department on scene, heavy smoke showing, building appears to be abandoned.

2:40pm–#Fairfield–Gas leak shuts down Unquowa Road in the 600 block at the Ludlowe Middle/High School. UPDATE–2:50pm–Road now open to traffic.

6/11/2012

6:40pm–Stratford–Report of a garage fire at 1030 Stratford Rd.

9:39pm–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired at Columbia Street and South Ave. Police have found a large number of shell casings and one car with its back window shot out. No injuries police are investigating.

9:32pm–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired near 600 Pond Street. Police on scene investigating.

12:43–Strong armed robbery just occurred on Taft Avenue. Victim had his cell phone taken. Suspect fled on a bicycle towards Central High School.

12:28pm–Bridgeport–St. Vincent’s Hospital calls police that they have a stabbing victim dropped off by a friend. Unknown where it occurred, police investigating. Wounds are reported to be to the heart and chest area.

6:55am–Bridgeport–Fire officials and police investigating a porch fire at a multifamily house at 1416 Fairfield Ave .

6/10/2012

9:52pm–Bridgeport–Police investigating a report of shots fired between Louisiana Ave. and Minnesota Ave.

7:24pm–Bridgeport–Strong armed robbery on Lyons Terrace. Suspects were a black male with a white tee shirt and a white female last seen crossing Congress Street Bridge and headed towards Greene Homes.

6:20pm–Bridgeport–White Ford SUV hits motorcyclist on North Ave. at Colonial Ave. and takes off. Police have a plate number and know where to find the driver of the SUV.

1:22am–Bridgeport–Fight outside Lancer’s Cafe at 283 Harral Ave has two victims assaulted. One victim driving themselves to the hospital for treatment and another requiring EMTs.

It is with heavy heart that we learned the passing of Joseph Fitzpatrick, a 23 year veteran of the Waterbury Fire Department and owner at Fire Tech Consultants.  Joe was a constant contributor on Facebook on all things important to firefighters.

Joe’s Obituary in the Waterbury Republican reads: “WATERBURY — Joseph William Fitzpatrick, 60, of 557 Washington Ave., died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathleen (Walsh) Fitzpatrick.

Joseph was born in Waterbury Feb. 4, 1952, son of Irene (Krolitski) FitzPatrick of Waterbury and the late Joseph William FitzPatrick Sr. He last worked as an insurance inspector. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and had a strong interest in politics.

In addition to his wife, and his mother, he leaves his daughter, Colleen FitzPatrick of Waterbury.

Arrangements: Funeral will leave the Kelly-Brennan Funeral Home, 768 Baldwin St., Thursday at 9 a.m. for Basilica of Immaculate Conception for Mass at 10. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. ”

Joseph is an upstanding man who will certainly be missed.

 

Shortly after 8:30pm Tuesday evening firefighters were called to Stratford Avenue and Kossuth Street for a structure fire. It turned out the be the former AGI Rubber Comanpy at 141 Stratford Avenue, the building which according to the sign is under foreclosure. A report filed by Tom Cleary of the Connecticut Post interviewed Assistant Fire Chief William Hathaway who said “the fire got into the walls of the building and spread”. The chief also said “the building was vacant but firefighters searched to make sure there were no squatters inside and found no one. Read Tom’s full in depth article here……

Because it was a commercial fire three ladder trucks, five engines, rescue company and two safety officer were called to the scene. Ladder eleven moved across town and one engine from Fairfield provided mutual aid.

The fire marshal was immediately called to the scene to begin an investigation to the cause. There were no injuries to firefighters.

The government posted a budget deficit of $125 billion in May, more than twice the level registered in the same month last year.  Rueters has the full story here……...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing revised Flood Insurance
Rate Maps for the shoreline area of Fairfield. The maps are due to become effective in May of
2013. The impact of these new maps may include additions or modifications of special flood
hazard areas, changes in base flood elevations or depths, and flood zone designation changes.

FEMA has published notice of the proposed flood hazard determinations on June 8, 2012 in
the Connecticut Post. The significance of the publication is to start a 90-day appeal period,
beginning June 8, 2012. Any owner or lessee of real property who believes his or her property
rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations may file an appeal.
The sole basis for an appeal is the possession of knowledge or information indicating that the
proposed flood hazard determinations are scientifically or technically incorrect. All appeals
must be forwarded by the Town to FEMA during the 90-day appeal period. Anyone with
questions regarding the new mapping or appeals can contact Assistant Planning Director Jim
Wendt at (203) 256-3050 or jwendt@town.fairfield.ct.us.

The new proposed maps are available for review in the Town Plan and Zoning Office, Sullivan
Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road and can be viewed online at www.starr-team.com/starr/
RegionalWorkspaces/RegionI/FairfieldCTcoastal/SitePAges/Home.aspx.
The web site is for all of Fairfield County. The map panels for Fairfield are 418, 419, 436, 437,
438, 556 and 557.

Authorities said on Monday that a pair of lungs had been found on a Los Angeles-area sidewalk and that coroner’s investigators were trying to determine if they were from a human or an animal.  Reuters has the full story here……..

Shortly after 1pm Monday firefighters received a call of a porch fire on Lewis Street.  Police also received a call of a shooting on Iranistan Avenue near State Street.  It didn’t take long for them to realize the two calls were connected.   Apparently tenants on the third floor on Lewis Street along with a person who frequents the apartment have been arguing.  The fire was set on the porch and then a pulling of a knife and subsequent shooting on Iranistan Ave.  Police searched the side and backyard on Lewis Street for the firearm.  Police have two suspects in custody and continue their investigation.