Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
2022-07-06@8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Firefighters extinguish a rubbish fire at the corner of Barnum and Bishop Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Sunroofs Have Drain Holes That Can Clog
Last week I found out that sunroofs have drain plugs that if plugged can cause you to have an unintended carpool. I was quick to blame the seal on the windshield but Bob Trez and the crew at Penfield Service Center found it to be a simple fix! Penfield Service Center is located at 691 Post Road phone: (203) 256-9201.
Bob Stefanowski, Laura Devlin on the July 1 Diesel Tax Hike
Branford, CT- Bob Stefanowski, candidate for Governor, and Laura Devlin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, each toured the state today to meet with voters about the newly implemented higher diesel fuel tax. "Inflation is already costing Connecticut families over $650 each month. Governor Lamont had a chance to do something to stop it but he didn’t," said Stefanowski. "This Biden/Lamont inflation crisis is costing you 40% more. Ned Lamont is leaving Connecticut with crumbs. Today, he’s jacking up your taxes, and raising costs on everything, by increasing the diesel tax by 23%. It's now nearly 50 cents per gallon!" Today, Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin spoke with neighbors and families who are struggling under Biden/Lamont inflation to explain that there is an alternative.…
Shelton News: Car Hits Pole
2022-07-06@11:29am--#Shelton CT-- A car has hit a utility pole in front of 65 Shelton Avenue. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT ON AQUARION WATER 27 PERCENT RATE HIKE REQUEST
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement regarding a notice of intent filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by Aquarion Water seeking to raise rates by 27 percent over three years. Eversource acquired Aquarion in 2017. While this is the first rate case filed by Aquarion since that acquisition, the company has imposed a series of escalating Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment surcharges, now totaling a cumulative 10.3 percent. State statute caps those surcharges at 10 percent. Any hike beyond that requires a new rate case, which is why Aquarion is filing now. “The Office of the Attorney General will intervene to vigorously review and scrutinize every aspect of this rate request. The last…
Bridgeport News: Woman Pushed Out Of Moving Car
2022-07-06@12:15am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman has been pushed out of a moving vehicle in the 200 block of Bond Street and is currently unconscious. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
MAYOR HOYDICK ANNOUNCES KEY POLICE PROMOTIONS
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and Police Chief Joseph McNeil have announced three promotions from within the ranks of the Stratford Police Department; Lieutenant Anthony Rhew is promoted to the rank of Captain, Sergeant James Lazaro is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Officer David Sheehan is promoted to the rank of Sergeant. “We are pleased to announce these promotions today, as these officers have distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties to the citizens of the Town of Stratford, and among the finest in the ranks among our excellent professional police force,” said Mayor Hoydick. “I know that Captain Rhew, Lieutenant Lazaro and Sergeant Sheehan will continue to the performances that have earned them these promotions, and will…
Bridgeport News: Oil Spill
2022-07-05@11:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for an oil spill on Commerce Drive. Witnesses said a pick-up truck was carting a barrel with oil when it turned onto Commerce Drive from Fairfield Avenue when the barrel tipped over. The driver righted the barrel but left the spill behind. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified of the oil that flowed into the storm drain.
Diesel Increase
Paid for by Bob for Governor. David Becker, Treasurer. Approved by Bob Stefanowski.
State Police Final Traffic Stats for 4th of July
Calls for Service: 6,463 SPEEDING: 644 SEATBELT: 43TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 910(to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding, Seatbelt, etc.) DUI Arrests: 50 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 299 With injury: 37Fatalities: 2 This press release was made possible by: