Stratford News: Brush Fire
2023-03-16@1:45pm#Stratford CT--Report of a brush fire near Fright Haven 411 Barnum Avenue.
Community Book Discussion a Zoom SeriesStratford Library, First Congregational Church & CARE Are Sponsors
A special Community Book Discussion of When We Walk By led by co-author Donald W.Burnes is currently underway in Stratford. The Zoom series, co-sponsored by the StratfordLibrary, the First Congregational Church of Stratford and CARE (Citizens Addressing Racial Equity),begins on Monday, March 18 and will continue on weekly Monday evenings through April 29.When We Walk By provides a deeply humanizing look that radically changes onesunderstanding of neighbors, poverty, and homelessness. Believing we can make inroads inresolving homelessness and poverty in our community, the multipart discussion series welcomesall to attend, even if they have not yet read the book. Free copies of When We Walk By arecurrently available at the Stratford Library while supplies last.After the March 18 talk, the next…
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2024-03-16@1:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was at State and Clinton Avenue. The fire marshal was called to investigate.
Bridgeport News: Shooting Investigation
2023-03-16@12:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident in the 2400 block of Main Street. No word if anyone or anything was hit. Police are looking for a silver Chevrolet Tahoe the fled to Route 8/25 in the exit 4 area.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2024-03-15@11:09pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the 2600 block of Main Street (near Lincoln Avenue).
Norwalk News: Norwalk Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Case
On January 26, 2024, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of shots fired, with one victim sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Responding officers and EMS arrived at the East Norwalk residence to find the victim conscious and alert. The victim was promptly transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. Subsequently, detectives identified Raymond Dewitt of New Haven, CT, as the suspect and obtained a search warrant for his home, securing crucial evidence. An arrest warrant for Dewitt was subsequently obtained through Stamford Superior Court. On March 14, 2024, members of the United States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force, in collaboration with Norwalk Police Detectives, apprehended Dewitt in New Haven, CT. Dewitt, aged 25, was charged with Assault 1st,…
Ansonia News: Structure Fire
2024-03-15@5:40pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire on Belleview Terrace.
Fairfield Community Implements Measures to Address Beach Party Concerns
#Fairfield CT-- On January 23, we held a SantaCon Community Conversation as a step forward in resolving residents’ frustrations with beach parties heavily attended by college students. More than 100 residents attended the meeting to share suggestions, frustrations, and ideas with a panel that included the Town’s Police, Fire, and Health Departments as well as Fairfield University and the Lantern Point Association. Since that time, discussions have continued with Town Departments, the University and landlords. The objectives set by the stakeholders in those discussions include minimizing the impact on the environment due to trash generated by these events, and reducing the problems caused by public intoxication. We are resolved as a community to stop the post-party environmental damage to the…
GOVERNOR LAMONT URGES LEGISLATURE TO PASS LAW PROHIBITING HIDDEN FEES ON EVENT TICKETS, LODGING, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES
Governor’s Bill Approved by General Law Committee Last Week, Now Awaits Further Action by the Full Legislature (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he proposed for consideration this session that will enact a new consumer rights law requiring upfront pricing on all event tickets, hotel and short-term rental accommodations, and food and beverage sale and delivery services, and accordingly prohibit the increasingly common practice of adding unexpected, mandatory hidden fees that are tacked on at the end of a consumer’s transaction. These hidden fees, frequently known as junk fees, are often vaguely labeled as a “service fee” or “convenience fee.” It is estimated that they cost Connecticut families thousands of dollars…
Mayor Ganim Announces The Start of Reorganization, Makes Several Appointments to Key Positions
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Joe Ganim announced that he has started the process of reorganization of city government, starting with making several appointments to key positions. Among them are appointments in the Chief Administrative Office, which oversees all city departments and advises the Mayor with respect to the day-to-day operations of city government. Mayor Ganim also announced the appointment of a new Deputy Chief of Staff and Public Facilities Director, as well as appointed a permanent Director of the Office of Labor Relations. This is the first step in a greater effort to reorganize city government, fill vacant positions, and work with department heads to make city government more efficient and effective. Chief Administrative Officer – Thomas Gaudett Gaudett has served…