Stratford News: New Chief

STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that Captain Jermaine B. Atkinson has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford.  Atkinson, a member of the Department since July of 2001, is currently serving as Training Captain and Safety Officer as well as Deputy Emergency Management Director for the Town of Stratford.    Atkinson replaces Michael Hostetter, a former retired Stratford Deputy Fire Chief who has been serving as interim Deputy Chief since January of 2020 and will be retiring once again.  “Jermaine Atkinson has had an outstanding and distinguished career as a firefighter here in the Town of Stratford, and has been an absolutely essential part of our Town’s emergency response framework in a variety of roles,”…

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Stratford News: Shooting Arrest

On 06-17-2021 Kevin Beason, age 23 of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting thatoccurred on Garibaldi Avenue in Stratford. The shooting took place on 06-01-2021. Beason was arrestedby warrant and subsequently held on a $250,000 dollar bond. He is scheduled to appear in BridgeportCourt on 07-15-2021. Beason was charged with:Criminal Attempt at Assault 1st DegreeReckless EndangermentWeapon in a Motor VehicleCriminal Possession of a FirearmCarrying a Pistol without a PermitThere were several witnesses to the shooting and Investigators are asking anyone with furtherinformation to contact Detective Torres or Detective Policano at 203-381-2098.

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INVEST IN COUNSELORS, SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), along with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Thursday unveiled legislation that would invest in safe and nurturing school climates that support all students and address the over-policing of our nation’s K-12 schools. The data shows that counselors, social workers, psychologists and other trained professionals actually improve social and educational outcomes for kids in schools—whereas the involvement of police in schools leads to the criminalization of students, particularly students of color and students with disabilities. The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to increase police presence in schools and instead provide $5 billion in new grant funding…

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Fairfield News: Vehicle Hits Eye Center

2021-06-17@12:31pm--#Fairfield CT-- A woman hit Pearl Vision Eye Center at 1910 Black Rock Turnpike. There was minor damage to the building and the woman refused medical treatment.

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Bridgeport News: Child Struck Following School Graduation

2021-06-17@11:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A child was struck by a car outside Waltersville School on Hallett Street. The child was alert and speaking with first responders and transported to the hospital. This was right after Waltersville Graduation. News12's Frank Recchia was on scene with a live report here: https://www.facebook.com/fprecchia/videos/4608146542529234

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INTERNATIONAL MAKE MUSIC DAY RETURNS TO FAIRFIELD

#FAIRFIELD, CT – Monday, June 14, 2021 — Make Music Day Fairfield returns toFairfield on Monday, June 21, 12-9pm. Make Music Day is a free, outdoor musicfestival celebrated worldwide on the Summer Solstice each year. Music Performedby Anyone, Enjoyed by Everyone. A Free Celebration Open to Anyone of Any Age, SkillLevel and Musical Persuasion!First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said, “I am excited for the return of live music andhope residents enjoy the local musicians who will be performing. I want to thankeveryone who worked to put this fantastic day together for the benefit of ourcommunity.”“Music by the People, for the People.”Unique and special for 2021, Make Music Day Fairfield kicks off at Sherman GreenGazebo at 12 Noon with a special event…

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Farewell Chief Thode!

#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Last night was Chief Richard Thode's retirement party. I don't always attend retirement parties but this one I couldn't miss to wish the chief well. Through the years he earned my respect not just in his knowledge but also in how he treats people. From the beginning he knew we both had a job to do and he made it a point to serves the people of Bridgeport by letting them know what is going on, whether it be a recent fire, fire prevention or new equipment to better serve his community and he earned my respect as a great leader. He will be taking his wealth of knowledge and people skills to the city of Danbury…

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Bridgeport News: Assault

2021-06-16@11:44am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police are on scene of an assault in the 700 block of Arctic Street. There are no further details. This press release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Coffee Burn

2021-06-16@10:45am--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to Burger King at 4200 Main Street for a woman burned by coffee. This news report is made possible by:

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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that since the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented the ability for residents to renew their licenses over the internet earlier this year, the agency processed 85,370 online renewals between the months of January and May. In comparison, the agency processed 60,377 renewals in-person at DMV branch offices during this same period, demonstrating that the choice to renew licenses online is quickly becoming the preferred method for Connecticut residents. Other DMV services that can now be completed over the internet, like the ability to change addresses, have also seen significant uptake online, with 22,052 of those transactions having been completed online between March, when that service launched, and May. In comparison, there…

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