2022-04-21@11:40pm--#Milford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters are on scene at the McDonald's across from the Connecticut Post Mall for a smoke condition in the back possibly caused by a washing machine. This news report is made possible by:
On Wednesday April 20, 2022 at approximately 1416 hours, the Seymour Fire Department was dispatched to 4 Bank Street for the reported structure fire. Crews responded and arrived on scene within minutes. Initial interior attack crews were met with heavy fire conditions and were able to make a push and advance to the seat of the fire. During this time conditions began to deteriorate above them and fire traveled throughout the common cockloft above the businesses. At this point a decision wasmade to go to a defensive attack (surround and drown). Assistance was received from our Mutual aid partners with Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Beacon Falls, and Bethany Fire Departments. Seymour EMS with the assistance of VEMS and Ansonia Rescue Medical…
Legislation Would Allow CT Airport Authority to use Eminent Domain to Expand Sikorsky Memorial Airport through Land Seizure STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick is calling out the Connecticut Airport Authority on legislation they are pushing before the Connecticut General Assembly which would transfer the powers of eminent domain relative to airports from the State’s Department of Transportation to the Connecticut Airport Authority. The legislation, HB 5308, An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Connecticut Airport Authority and Changes to the Board of Directors of Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority, has received a joint favorable approval from the legislature’s Transportation Committee, and awaits action by the House of Representatives. CAA Executive Director Kevin Dillon testified in support of the bill when it…
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 28 and join us for the annual Town of Fairfield Shop & Stroll Into Spring Event! 20+ local merchants participating in this fun night of shopping and socializing! Mother's Day and Graduations are right around the corner - shop local for all of your gifting needs! Kick-Off Party at J.B. Percival Co (63 Unquowa Road) beginning at 5PM. Free Buy Local tote bags, discounts from merchants, chance to win a $25.00 Love Local Community eGift Card, and more! This year, we are partnering with the Fairfield Foundation for Education. Make a $20 donation by purchasing a ticket, which includes a special event wine glass, wine glass holder, and a complimentary glass of wine - all ticket proceeds and silent auction…
2022-04-21@11:45am-- Firefighters were called to 1040 Post Road West for a structure fire, the Townhouse for Dogs and Cats. The fire appeared to be on the 2nd floor porch, 2nd floor and attic area. It took firefighters about an hour to get the bulk of the fire knocked down. I did see crates of animals being taken out of the building by firefighters. It is not known if any animals were injured. A man, woman and child were escorted to an ambulance possibly to be keep them warm. There did not appear to be any injuries.
2022-04-20@5:30pm-- Shoplifters fleeing from the Villa Avenue Stop and Shop allegedly caused a crash on Kings Highway East. Police said the two suspects then fled on foot but were quickly apprehended up the street behind a house. Both suspects also had warrants. The plates on the car also did not match vehicle. It was refreshing that Fairfield Police came up to me at the scene to let me know the details! They will provide more information tomorrow.
2022-04-20 A three alarm fire on Bank Street. An explosion was also heard in the back of the building. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education is dedicating $8 million of federal American Rescue Plan funding to continue the state’s highly successful Summer Enrichment Program in 2022. Launched last year in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the grant program was created to help connect students during the summer months to high-quality enrichment opportunities, including at summer camps, childcare centers, and other similar programs, with a priority for those in towns and communities that were most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. It is funded using a portion of the state’s share of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. “The pandemic has created…
#Westport CT-- On April 19, 2022, at approximately 4:27 am, the Westport Fire Department was requested to respond to a report of a house fire. The original call was for a fire alarm. Itwas quickly followed up with a call from the occupant. The caller reported smoke in the house. Westport Fire responded with four engines, a rescue truck, and a command vehicle. Responding units were not coming from their normal locations due to all units being assigned to storm-related calls at the time. Surrounding towns were requested to provide coverage as well as respond to the scene to augment staffing. On arrival, a heavy smoke condition was found on the first and second floors. The occupants were able to…
2022-04-19@10:35pm--#Derby CT-- Police are investigating a possible robbery on the Green near Minerva Street. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
