APPLICATION OF AQUARION WATER COMPANY TO AMEND RATE SCHEDULE

Westport, CT – Westport Officials have been notified that Aquarion Water Company recently-filed a rate case before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).  The proceeding, PURA Docket No. 22-07-01, Application of Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut to Amend its Rate Schedule, was initiated on July 1, 2022 when Aquarion Water filed a Notice of Intent, and continues with the receipt of the company’s formal application, which was filed on August 29, 2022.  A regulated utility may recover costs incurred to provide safe, reliable service plus a reasonable rate of return. Such utilities may file an application with PURA with proposed amended distribution rates, which initiates a rate case.  PURA has 200 days to complete a water utility rate case, whereby the final step includes a decision that will be…

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WESTPORT POLICE ARREST TWO AFTER CAR STOP/FOOT PURSUIT WESTPORT POLICE ARREST TWO AFTER CAR STOP/FOOT PURSUIT

2022-09-07@9:40am-- #Westport, CT-- 9/7/2022) An officer conducting traffic enforcement on the Sherwood Island Connector pulled a car over for a motor vehicle violation. Upon approaching the car, the officer saw that there were four men inside. As the driver was retrieving paperwork from the glove compartment, the officer observed a plastic bag that contained several red capsules. He knew that capsules of that type are typically used to package crack cocaine. At this point, the officer called for additional units to assist him with this investigation. Seconds later, the person sitting in the front passenger seat ran from the vehicle and fled into the woods adjacent to the commuter parking lot. The officer chased the individual and saw him discarding…

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Condori’s Bakery

I've driven by Condori's Bakery at 1219 E Main Street in Bridgeport dozens of times. When I was down the street for a news story back in July I stopped by and met the owner who gave me a quick tour of the bakery. A write up will do it no justice, watch the video or better yet see their creativity on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/condorisbakery or call them at 203-296-9311.

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Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

2022-09-06@10:04pm---#Bridgeport firefighters were called to a porch fire in the 900 block of Howard Avenue. Everyone made it out safely and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire on the 2nd floor. The resident credits a neighbor for alerting them to the smoke. The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. https://youtu.be/aJQXzX9Ya_I

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Bridgeport Police Need Your Help

#Bridgeport CT-- On June 25, 2022, at approximately 2223 hours, a Black 2010 Audi A6, bearing New Jersey temporary registration X420054 was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, at the intersection of East Main Street and Berkshire Avenue. The vehicle fled the scene of this serious motor vehicle collision.The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division is seeking information from anyone that witnessed the collision or has information on the operator/owner of the vehicle. Anyone with information please contact Crash Investigator Officer Judson Brown at 475-319-0178 (judson.brown@bridgeportct.gov) or call the Bridgeport Police TipsLine at 203-576-TIPS.

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Labor Day Weekend Stats

2022 State Police Labor Day Weekend Enforcement Stats (12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 11:59 pm on Monday, September 5, 2022) across the state: Calls for service: 6,153Motorist Assists: 497Speeding: 377Total traffic violations: 819 (to include: seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc)DUI arrests: 30 (11 accident, 19 onsite)Motor vehicle accidents: 345With serious injury: 2 (Trumbull, New Britain)Fatalities: 0This press release was made possible by:

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State Police Labor Day Stats

These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 7:00 am on Monday, September 5, 2022 for State Police across Connecticut. Stats from 2022 Labor Day Weekend:Calls for service: 4,972Motorist Assists: 350Speeding: 300Total traffic violations: 686DUI arrests: 27Motor vehicle accidents: 275With serious injury: 2

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