Stratford Library Awarded GELS Grant

The Stratford Library has announced that the State Library Division of Library Development awarded the Library a Growing Equitable Library Services (GELS) Grant 2025 for $3,500 for Leveling Up Programming and Engagement for People with Autism. The grant is funded by the State of Connecticut and the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library. The GELS Grant is a six-month grant initiative to support a library on their journey to providing equitable services in their community. Created by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development, Growing Equitable Library Services (GELS) is a workshop series that strives to provide the training that helps libraries become…

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Post Road East Closure

(Westport, CT) Westport Police and Fire Departments are currently on scene at 1550 Post RoadEast, which is just east of Maple Avenue, due to wires coming down across the entirety of the PostRoad. Eversource has been notified of the incident, however it is unknown how long the road closurewill last as extensive repairs are required.Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes, including Interstate 95, Greens Farms Road andLong Lots Road, to avoid the affected areas.

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Fairfield National Little League Team Heads to Regionals After Dominant Run

https://youtu.be/wR_R1ehgQgM Fairfield, CT – The Fairfield National Little League team is riding high on an incredible season and is now set to represent Connecticut in the regional tournament in Bristol this weekend. With 133 runs scored, only 7 runs allowed, 126 hits, 30 hits allowed, and an impressive 22 home runs without giving up a single homer, the team has shown nothing short of dominance on the field. “This is one of the most wonderful experiences you will ever have,” supporters told the team during a send-off speech. “You’ve accomplished so much already, and now it’s time to take that Fairfield jersey to Bristol and make us all proud.” The team will receive a full police escort tomorrow as they…

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Driver Arrested in Fatal Norwalk Crash

Norwalk Police arrested 33-year-old Chrishod Johnson in connection with a fatal crash on April 13, 2025, that killed Jose Olavarria, who was operating a moped. Following a detailed crash investigation, Johnson was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter with a motor vehicle, operating under the influence, and operating in violation of a limited license.

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Child Abuse Arrest in Norwalk

Norwalk Police arrested 35-year-old Vilma Martinez on charges of Assault in the 3rd Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor following a child abuse investigation launched after school staff reported welts on a 6-year-old student. Martinez turned herself in and was released on a $5,000 bond, with a court date set for July 31, 2025.

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