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2022-02-18@8:40pm–#Ansonia CT– Report of a person shot in the head on Berkshire Avenue according to radio reports.

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The Bridgeport Police have arrested a 24 year-old woman for a Thanksgiving weekend robbery of an east side liquor store that left the popular manager of the store

seriously injured. 

Melaine Sanchez of Bridgeport was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Evading Responsibility, Reckless Driving and Driving Under Suspension. Her bond was $250,000. A warrant for her arrest was procured by the department’s Robbery/Burglary Unit.

On Saturday, November 27th, 2021, police were called to Pembroke St. on report of a robbery of the Felix Package store at 874 Boston Ave. Witnesses reported the manager of the store attempted to stop the suspect in the parking lot. They stated the suspect left with the manager hanging onto the hood of the suspect’s car, ran him over when he fell off on Pembroke St., and then fled at a high rate of speed.

The victim suffered a serious leg injury and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital.

The manager has been working at the store for about two decades and is known to many east side residents.

Sanchez was stopped by the Connecticut State Police for a motor vehicle violation on Wednesday. She was taken into custody on the warrant and transported to Bridgeport Police Headquarters for processing. 

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2022-02-18@10:00am–#Fairfield CT– A downed utility pole has the power out at Morehouse and Congress Street. The street is blocked. UI is on scene and is attempting to get power back on with the half hour to hour; they are expected to be working in the area for a couple of areas so expect delays if traveling that route.

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The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will be closed on Sunday, February 20 and Monday, February 21, 2019 in observation of the Presidents’ Day holiday.  The library will reopen on Tuesday, February 22nd at 10 am.

Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm. 

For further library information, call 203.385.4161 or visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org.

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2022-02-17@12:55pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– A crash between a tractor trailer and car on I-95 northbound near exit 33 is backing up traffic significantly. No word on injuries.

2022-02-17@11:31pm–#Bridgeport News: Report of an assault on Denver Avenue. No details, use caution in the area.

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2022-02-17@10:15PMish– #Bridgeport CT– Bridgeport Police responded to Bridgeport Hospital for a report of a person stabbed. The incident may have occurred on East Main Street.

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2022-02-17@4:17pm–#Fairfield CT– #ctfire— Firefighters were called to a grill fire on Beacon View Terrace. The fire extended to a fence and then to then extended to home. Firefighters quick response kept the fire from spreading.

Personal note: Town representatives-please honor the firefighters by voting in favor of their contract.

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport is asking for residents’ input on designing a new website that is planned for launch this Summer ’22. The informal survey will provide input that will help develop a better website and overall user experience.

The goal of this project is to redesign one new website into a format that will be easily navigated, easily updated so that users have a more vibrant experience while easily finding what they need. Improvements include downloadable documents, with better multimedia and GIS (geospatial information system) mapping experience emphasizing the city’s assets. In addition, users will be able to better navigate using menus and stylized quick links. The site will be more inclusive of bolder photos, graphics, and more interactivity to “Welcome” visitors and the tell story of the city and each of its services and amenities visually.
City officials working on the new site agree it is important that we create a website that meets the needs of residents and is user-friendly for our staff. These improvements will freshen up our look while allowing residents to easily access forms, find needed information, and stay up to date on what is happening in their city. The new website will also deliver a quality online experience to visitors from anywhere in the world. Receiving constituent responses will help ensure our new website best serves our community.

The survey for residents to fill out will be online through March. 1st. Residents can visit bridgeportct.gov for more information.

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2022-02-17@11:40am– #Norwalk CT– #MTA — MTA radio reporting disabled train (1855) at Merritt 7, no power reported in the train from Stamford yard. A rescue train has been dispatched. There is also a disabled Amtrak train east of Stamford.

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