8/25 Crash
2022-04-25@5:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on 8/25 southbound at the I-95 split. Fortunately the guardrail went OVER the car! No word on injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-04-25@5:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Summerfield Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Retirements Thinning Bridgeport Police
Bridgeport Police is about 120 officers short when officers were moving to other towns. Now retirements will continue to thin the herd with about 50 retirements by the end of summer. Only 12 officers will be graduating from the academy to replace the ranks this year. There is no recruitment going on nor an active list to hire from.Congratulations, thank you for your service and enjoy your well deserved retirement to those who retired last week: Deputy Chief Anthony Armeno, Detective Juan Serrano, Lieutenant Jeffery Grice, Officer Ferando Oquendo, Officer James Duncan, Sergeant Matthew Cosgrove, Detective Edward Martocchio, Sergeant Andres Talavera and Officer Angel Vazquez This news report was made possible by:
17th Annual eesmarts™ Student Contest
Energize Connecticut℠ sponsors, Eversource and AVANGRID, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, announced today that the 17th annual eesmarts Student Contest is now accepting student submissions until April 29, 2022. The contest is open to Connecticut students in grades K-12 and topics are focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability solutions.“For almost two decades, the eesmarts Student Contest has encouraged Connecticut students to tap into their imagination and knowledge to come up with solutions to address real-world energy issues,” said Eversource Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility Tilak Subrahmanian, “Every year we’re impressed with the creative energy and thought the students put into their projects to address critical energy issues and emphasize…
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
2022-04-24@8:11pm--#Norwalk CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire. Turns out to be a woodworking business. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: House Fire
2022-04-24@12:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a home in the 300 block of Birmingham Avenue for a fire on a roof. They found fire on a solar panel. They quickly de-energized the panel and extinguished the fire before it extended into the home. The fire marshal has been called to investigate.
Bridgeport News: Car Crashes Into Subway
2022-04-24@12:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash sent one car into the Subway located at East Main and Barnum Avenue. There were no apparent injuries but an ambulance arrived when I was leaving.
Bridgeport News: Shooting On Stratford Avenue
Police UPDATE: At 1636hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter Activation for Stratford Avenue between Union Ave. and Carroll Ave. Additional 911 calls were received indicating a possible person shot along with a vehicle struck. Suspected parties fled down Union Ave. Both hospitals checked clear for any GSW victims. A party on-scene was treated for a non-life threatening laceration by AMR, unknown cause at this time. One party on-scene was detained on an outstanding warrant from another State.This is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS. 2022-04-23@4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1500 block of Stratford Avenue for a person shot. When I arrived a man was handcuffed and…
Bridgeport News: College is not a Legal Use in a Residence A Zone
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Attorney’s Office provided an opinion on the proposal by Fairfield University to utilize the site of the former headquarters of The Diocese of Bridgeport at 238 Jewett Avenue for a two-year college named Bellarmine College. Upon review, Mayor Ganim stated, “In light of the concerns raised by neighbors over this use and our City Attorney’s opinion which states that the subject property cannot be used for a college or university, I’m asking our Economic Development Office to work with The Diocese of Bridgeport on other possible locations within the City. I have suggested, for example, that they revisit the University of Bridgeport campus and look at the progress that has been made there…
Connecticut Insurance Department Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Industry Bulletin on Guidance for Managing the Financial Risks of Climate Change
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has opened a public comment period on a proposed bulletin which will provide guidance to insurers in how to manage the financial risks associated with climate change.The proposed bulletin details the Department’s expectations for domestic insurers and their taking a strategic approach to managing climate risks that considers both current and future risks and identifies the actions necessary to manage those risks. To review the proposed bulletin and submit comments online, click here.“The risks associated with climate change are significant. Insurers must adapt to these risks to ensure solvency. The Department plays a critical role in protecting consumers and will continue to work with insurers on climate change issues,” said Commissioner Andrew N. Mais. “I…