GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS PUBLIC OF PARKCONNECT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS INCREASED BUS SERVICES TO STATE PARKS AND BEACHES THIS SUMMER
(WESTPORT, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents about the state’s ParkConneCT program, which is offering increased bus services to Connecticut state parks and beaches. A continuation of a pilot program launched last year, the program offers fare-free shuttles and enhanced existing transit service to various state parks and beaches this summer through Labor Day (Monday, September 5, 2022).The program, which is a collaboration of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), aims to connect people to Connecticut state parks for the summer season, support seasonal employment, and promote recreational activity to improve physical and mental wellbeing.The governor, along with CTDOT and DEEP officials, today highlighted the program by…
State Police Weekend Stats
4th of July Stats as of Friday, July 1, 2022 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022 1,872 Calls for Service 94 Motor Assists 123 Motor Vehicle Accidents (16 with injury) 8 DUI's (2 from motor vehicle accidents) 79 Speeding violations 3 Seatbelts 51 Hazardous Moving Violations (unsafe lane change, following too closely, etc.) https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
I-95 Crash
2022-07-01@ 9:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash at exit 26 on I-95 northbound with reported injuries.
Shelton News: Stuck In A Lawnmower
2022-07-01@7:16pm--#Shelton CT-- First responders on the way to Fair Oaks Drive for a person stuck in a lawnmower according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Fowl Play In Fairfield
2022-06-30 #Fairfield CT-- Police said sometime overnight Thursday, the Kennedy Fried Chicken was robbed. Police said the thieves took off with the cash register and tip jar before flying the coop. This news report is made possible by:
Seymour/Ansonia News: Crash Closes Roadway
20220-07-01@1:00pm--#Ansonia CT-- #cttraffic-- #Seymour CT-- A crash on Fountain Lake has closed the road from Buckingham / Birmingham to Great Hill Road. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Fairfield Fireworks Postponed
Fairfield Parks and Rec: In consultation with our meteorologist, based on the current weekend forecast the Town of Fairfield Annual Fireworks have been postponed until Sunday, July 3rd, 2022. Date: Fireworks will take place Sunday, July 3rd at 9:15pm.Limited Parking: Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Sticker or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50.00 per vehicle (credit card only). Daily Passes will be limited to the first 300 vehicles at Jennings Beach and 100 vehicles at Penfield Beach. A Daily Parking Fee will also be charged to park at the Ash Creek Open Space Parking Lot the day of the fireworks. Lots will fill. Plan on getting there early so as not to be…
Congratulations on Retirements
Congratulations and thank you for your service to Captain Roderick Porter, Officer Orlando Rosado, Officer Esther Hailey, Officer Rosemarie Thibodeau, Officer Barry Jones, and Officer Garrett Waddell.The Bridgeport Police force is 425 officers at full staffing. This brings the department down to just 293 officers.This press release was made possible by:
