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Westport

Westport Police Department Announces 2020 Holiday Toy Drive

Nov 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department Local Union #2080 inpartnership with the Westport Police Benevolent Association areexcited to announce the commencement of the Holiday Toy Drive, anannual event that provides toys to underprivileged children throughoutFairfield County as well as both to Bridgeport and Saint Vincent’sHospitals.This program has been extremely successful in the past, allowing forthousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise wouldhave none. We again ask for your continued support and generosity tohelp make this year’s drive a success. By donating, you are guaranteedto bring holiday joy to so many deserving children. Weather permitting, Westport Police Officers will accept new,unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations, in theparking lot of ASF Sports & Outdoors, located…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Firefighters Battle 2nd Blaze

Nov 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-27 1:58am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Firefighters fought a second fire tonight in the 500 block of Black Rock Turnpike. Firefighters found fire on the exterior wall on the lefts side of the home where the utilities enter the home. There were no injuries and the fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause of the fire. DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source.

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Thanksgiving Evening House Fire

Nov 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-26@7:20PM-- #Fairfield CT-- #ctfire-- . Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola said the Narrow Street homeowner had a fire going in the fireplace when they noticed flames coming from the light fixtures above the fireplace. When firefighters arrived, they found flames on the left side of the home. Firefighters made a quick exterior attack with water stored on one of the firetrucks. They then began opening the wall inside Firefighters managed to keep the fire from extending to the second floor and into the attic. The fire marshal is on the scene to determine the exact cause of the fire. Westport assisted on scene, Bridgeport covered the empty Fairfield firehouses and an accident on I-95 northbound between exits 24 and 25.…

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Nov 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-26@3:30AMish--The Stratford Fire Dept. was dispatched to 1921 BroadbridgeAve. for a reported structure fire. Engine 1, 2, 3, 4, Tac5, Truck 1 responded with atotal of 22 Firefighters, one shift Commander, and two Safety Officers. On arrival,heavy fire was visible at the rear exterior of the Cape Cod-style home. The fireextended up the exterior vinyl siding and enter the kitchen. The interiorsuffered heavy fire and smoke damage. The fire was under control in less than 20minutes. Bridgeport and Milford fire depts. provided station coverage during theincident .Three adults were home at the time of the fire and safely evacuated. The structureis not habitable at this time. The origin and cause of this Fire is under investigation by the Stratford FireMarshal…

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State News

Governor’s Thanksgiving Message

Nov 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

This year, our family’s table will have fewer people gathered around it than we’re used to. It’s tempting to see that as another sign of the times, but I choose to see it as a reminder of the inspiring efforts made by the everyday people of Connecticut to make this meal possible for us all. Words cannot express how grateful I am to live in a state where its residents look after one another, respect one another, and offer help when someone is in need. For that I thank you. At this time of year it’s traditional to take time to reflect on what’s most important in our lives and express gratitude. Like so many things during this past year,…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FINES FOR BUSINESSES VIOLATING COVID-19 RULES INCREASE TO $10,000

Nov 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT--Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed an executive order increasing the amount that businesses can be fined for violations of the state’s COVID-19 sector rules and capacity limits to $10,000 per violation. The governor said he is taking this action – which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 26 – as the result of feedback he has received from municipal leaders, public health officials, and people from within the business community. The most recently authorized amount was a $500 fine. “The sector rules and capacity limits we’ve implemented are intended to mitigate the spread of this disease to the greatest extent possible,” Governor Lamont said. “While the overwhelming majority of businesses in Connecticut have shown an…

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Westport News: Crash!

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-25@2PMish--#Westport CT-- The Westport Fire Department along with Westport Policeand EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Saugatuck Ave at the intersection ofCharles St. Units arrived on scene and found a utility truck and a passenger vehicle involved ina crash. The utility truck struck a utility pole after impact and the pole subsequently fell on topof the truck. Power and other utility lines fell on top of the truck and the surrounding area. It isbelieved that the fallen power lines caused phone and cable lines to ignite and burnapproximately 150 feet south of the accident. This pole and wire fire resulted in utility linesfalling to the ground south of the crash. Both drivers were evaluated for…

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Shelton News: Armed Robbery-Victim Shot

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-24@10:45PM (no typo--Shelton Police responded to the area of 320Coram Ave for a report of a shooting. Police located the 35-year-old male victim whostated that he stopped inside the Wells Fargo Bank on Coram Ave to make a transaction.The victim exited the bank and was approached by two black males wearing masks andhoods. Both male suspects had guns and took the victim’s wallet and phone. The malesuspects fled on foot and the victim began to follow them. One of the male suspects thenturned and shot the victim in the foot. The victim was transported to the hospital withnon-life-threatening injuries. Shelton Detectives responded and processed the scene. Anyone with any information isasked to call the Shelton Police Department at (203) 924-1544.…

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