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Stratford Health Dept. Schedules Preschool Flu Clinics Ahead of January School Return

Nov 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, Conn. — The Stratford Health Department will host Preschool Flu Clinics to help families meet the Connecticut Department of Public Health influenza vaccination requirement before children return to school in January. Clinic Location: Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, StratfordDates & Times: Monday, December 22, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Monday, December 29, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM Appointments are required. There is no out-of-pocket fee for children’s vaccines; families are asked to bring an insurance card to the appointment. The Health Department encourages residents, community partners, and local organizations to help spread the word. A flyer with full details is available for distribution.

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SNAP BENEFITS RELEASED

Nov 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as of Saturday afternoon, full SNAP benefits for November have been loaded onto the EBT cards of Connecticut SNAP recipients. Approximately 65% of the funding is from the federal government as directed under a court order, and the remainder is state funding that has been authorized by Governor Lamont. Connecticut SNAP recipients should now have access to the full funding they would have normally received for the month. “I’m pleased to share the news that as of this afternoon, all SNAP recipients in Connecticut have access to full November funding on their EBT cards,” Governor Lamont said. “Families in need of food assistance never should have been used as political pawns by…

Bridgeport

Second-Alarm Fire on Wood Avenue Contained in 30 Minutes

Nov 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT — The Bridgeport Fire Department responded at approximately 8:55 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Wood Avenue. Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor with extension to the third floor. A second alarm was transmitted to bring additional resources to the scene. Firefighters brought the incident under control in 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The American Red Cross assisted 8 adults and 3 children with temporary relocation and immediate needs. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”

Nov 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Irish Famine Immigrants — Sunday, November 16 · 2:00 p.m.Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street, Stratford • Free and open to the public The Stratford Library will continue its “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series with “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut” on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Loretto Horrigan Leary on behalf of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, the program is free and open to all. Leary will offer a compelling visual and historical presentation exploring the journeys of Irish immigrants who fled Ireland during An Gorta Mór (The Great Hunger) and began new lives in Connecticut. Blending archival research, personal stories, and historical context, the talk highlights resilience, survival, and community-building, and features artwork from…

Fairfield

PUBLIC INVITED TO FAIRFIELD’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Nov 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. · Town Hall Green, 611 Old Post Road The annual Fairfield Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by American Legion Posts 143 and 74, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. near the Veterans Wall of Honor on the Town Green, 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The dress code for Veterans attending is blue and gray, and Post Commanders should bring unit colors and stand. Following the November 11 ceremony, the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will provide a light lunch for Veterans and their families inside the Old Fairfield Academy, 635 Old Post Road, near the Old…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BLOCK PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS RESTRICTIONS

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of service. The attorneys general are challenging a new federal rule that would deem certain state and local governments or nonprofit organizations ineligible employers for PSLF if the federal government determines they have engaged in actions with a substantial illegal purpose – in practice, activities, or actions that are disfavored by the administration. The coalition argues that the sweeping new rule is unlawful and targeted to punish states and organizations that…

Bridgeport

Second Route 8 Crash

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of another crash, this time by exit 1 on Route 8, Southbound in the left lane. First responders are on scene.

Valley

Shelton Man Charged in Dog Killing; Held on $100K Bond

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On October 30, 2025, Shelton Police arrested Michael Anziano, 47, of Shelton, after a report from Shelton Animal Control included video evidence and an admission that he killed a dog. Detectives obtained additional video showing the deceased dog in a garbage bag, secured an arrest warrant, and Anziano turned himself in. He was charged with Malicious Killing of an Animal 1st Degree, held on $100,000 bond, and arraigned in Derby Superior Court on October 31, 2025.

Bridgeport

Route 8 Crash!

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash by exit 2A on Route 8, Southbound in the left lane. First responders are on their way.

Bridgeport

Woman Struck On Scooter

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian struck at Palisade Ave and Price Street in Bridgeport. First responders on scene are reporting a woman on a scooter was struck, and is being transported to the hospital. This is according to unconfirmed radio reports and there is no further update at this time.

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