Tree Blocks Merritt Parkway
2021-03-26@9:40pm--#New Canaan #cttraffic-- Report of a downed tree blocking the northbound lane of the Merritt Parkway. Avoid the area, traffic is at a complete stop. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Middle School Bomb Threat
#Ansonia CT--On March 26, 2021 at about 11:45 A.M. the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F. B. I.) contacted the Ansonia Police Department to report they received a complaint that a person threatened to blow up the middle school. After consulting with the Ansonia Board of Education, a decision was made to send home the Pre-K students, all other students were on a remote learning day. The decision to send the students home was done out of an abundance of caution. A check of the school inside and out by officers and staff did not reveal anything suspicious. Bomb sniffing dogs were also used to check the school and nothing was found. With the assistance of the F.B.I. and Connecticut State…
Bridgeport News: Police Involved Crash
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: Police said the officer was responding to a burglary in progress and had the lights and siren activated. The officer and two others in another car were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2021-03-26@5:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a crash involving one of their own at the intersection of Fairfield and Iranistan Avenue. The officer and at least one other person was injured and taken to the hospital with unknown inuries.
RELAXING STATE LAWS ON OUTDOOR DINING
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for unanimously voting today to approve legislation that codifies into state statutes the executive orders he issued during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that relax restrictions on outdoor dining at restaurants and enabling these businesses to provide expanded service to their customers outside. The legislation permits restaurants to operate under these relaxed rules through March 31, 2022, and allows municipalities to expedite permanent changes to their zoning rules if they wish to expand the availability of outdoor dining and retail activity. Governor Lamont said that not only is it a good idea for these relaxed rules to continue for another year, but he thinks the legislature may also…
Late Rent or Utilities?
UniteCT is a recently launched program to help Connecticut households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with rental and utility payment. The program through the Department of Housing (DOH) is available to help households up to 80 percent of the HUD Area Median Income (AMI). Also, households in the state are eligible for the additional circumstances: qualified for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, or demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Interested households can visit the UniteCT webpage to apply for the program, read answers to FAQ questions, view a checklist of documentation needed to apply, and more helpful resources. You can call 1-844-UniteCT (1-844-864-8328) or email DOH-UniteCT@ct.gov if you…
Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
2021-03-25@10:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Oven fire reported in the 100 block of Garfield Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This news report is made possible by:
Shelton News: Structure Fire
2021-03-25@10:23pm--#Shelton CT-- Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire that was called in by the police. This news report is made possible by:
FAIRFIELD CONTINUES EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING AMID PANDEMIC
#Fairfield CT--First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick announced today that the Town of Fairfield is allowingfor the continued expanded outdoor dining accommodations for restaurants and food serviceestablishments effective immediately.The announcement comes on the heels of Governor Lamont lifting capacity restrictions inrestaurants, among other businesses, last Friday, March 19, 2021. While the Governor hasremoved capacity limits at restaurants, there will still be an 11 pm curfew and an eight-persontable limit. Additionally, guidelines on masks, spacing and cleaning protocols will remain ineffect.First Selectwoman Kupchick stated, “From the onset of the pandemic, I have worked withvarious Town departments such as Economic Development and Plan and Zoning to ensure ourfine array of restaurants stay afloat. One of the actions our Town took last year was to…
Derby News: Firefighters At Shop Rite
2021-03-24@7:35pm--#Derby CT-- Firefighters from Derby and Ansonia are on scene at the Shop Rite at 49 Pershing Drive for a fire that is out. Welders accidently caused a small fire that they put out. Firefighters are ensuring no extension in the building If it was a big deal our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
VA Co-Pay Forgiveness
VA copayments for medical care will be waived, refunded, or forgiven under the American Recovery Plan. If you're a Veteran who receives care through VA, here's what this means for you: If you received a statement with copayment charges from April 6, 2020, or later, we'll remove these charges. You won't need to pay them.If you already paid any copay charges from April 6, 2020, or later, we'll send you a refund.If you have unpaid copay charges from before April 6, 2020, you don't have to make payments until September 30, 2021. We won't add fees or interest or take other collection action on these charges during this time. But you can still make payments if you'd like. Find out how…