Bridgeport News: One Injured In Crash
2021-06-05@9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person was injured at a two car crash at Union and Stratford Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Called To Scene Of Previous Fire
2021-06-05@9:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters called to the 300 block of Olive Street, the scene of the previous fire from last Sunday for an audible alarm. Firefighters arrive but find nothing. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Downed Power Lines
2021-06-05@1:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of downed power lines in the 500 block of Queen Street. No word on any power outages. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield to Conduct Survey On Housing Needs
The Affordable Housing Committee is expected to complete work on an update to the Town’s Affordable Housing Plan by early next year. FAIRFIELD – For the next few weeks, the Town of Fairfield will be conducting a community survey about housing needs in Fairfield and possible housing strategies for the future. The Town is updating its 2014 Housing Plan and 2016 Plan of Conservation and Development - both of which look at the current and anticipated future housing needs in Fairfield. The survey is an opportunity for Fairfield residents to provide input about their housing experiences and feedback about housing options that Fairfield might consider.The survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Fairfield_2021_Housing_Survey The survey should only take 5-7 minutes to complete…
Tractor Fire I-95
2021-06-04@2:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- The trailer of a tractor trailer's brakes caught fire that extended to the load it was carrying. The truck driver was smart and detached the tractor and got it out of harms way. The smoke is causing a traffic hazard. Firefighters have the fire extinguished.
VETERANS INCLUDED IN COST OF WAR ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the unveiling of the Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act today with several provisions he championed to establish presumptive conditions and provide benefits to thousands of toxic exposure veterans, including Palomares and K2 veterans. The legislation will be considered tomorrow during a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee markup. “This landmark legislation will provide veterans suffering from the effects of toxic exposure with the long-overdue health care and benefits they deserve,” said Blumenthal. “It will also vastly improve the process for establishing new presumptive conditions, rooting it in science and making it easier for veterans. I’m proud that measures I’ve long advocated for to help Palomares and K2 veterans are part of this…
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Bridgeport News: Person Shot
#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter activation at approximately 17:49 hours (5:49pm) in the 1000th block of Pembroke St. BPD Units were sent to the scene to investigate and discovered shell casings and two vehicles that were struck by gunfire. At 17:57 hours, Bridgeport hospital called into ECC to notify of a victim that was transported by private vehicle that just arrived at this hospital. The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. The area is being secured by the units on scene. That is all the information that is available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by: For more information visit:…
Stratford Main Street Festival
STRATFORD, CT - Rain or shine, the Stratford Main Street Festival is back! Join us this Saturday, June 5th, from 10am to 5pm, on Main Street from Stratford Center to Stratford Avenue. The festival is presented by the Rotary Club of Stratford as a community service. The Main Street Festival is an annual town-wide event celebrating the many organizations, programs, and services the Town of Stratford has to offer, bringing together over 150 local vendors, including bands and entertainment, food trucks, booths, and artists. The event also provides an opportunity for Stratford’s diverse organizations to educate the public about their functions and support fundraising efforts. Vendor booths and trucks will line Main Street, allowing residents to stroll through Stratford Center,…
Bridgeport News: Illegal Club Arrests
On May 16, 2021, at approximately 1:56 a.m. Bridgeport Police responded to 1023 Main Street (Temple of the Way - House of Worship) on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival patrol officers located 38-year-old Charles Dimples Barnes shot to death in the basement of this location. Patrol officers also located 40-year-old Norman Charles Peters on the basement floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Peters was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he later died from those injuries. An investigation into the illegal operation of an after-hours club at 1023 Main Street was conducted by the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics and Vice Division. As a result of that investigation Detective Vincent Lariccia and Detective Timothy Leonard secured arrest warrants charging…