Fairfield Storm Preps

As you are likely aware, our region is expecting some significant snow tonight into tomorrow. We anticipate 12-18 inches of snow, though the predictions show a broad range of possibilities. The storm is expected to begin around 5 PM tonight at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour. There also may be some minor coastal flooding and wind gusts that could lead to possible power outages.  Fairfield's Department of Public Works and Emergency Responders are prepared for this storm and I thank them for their service to our community to keep all of us safe. In light of the expected white out conditions and limited visibility, I urge residents to stay off the roads and to not park…

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I-95 Traffic Delays

#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Heavy traffic on I-95 northbound. First area is by exit 27A northbound, and the next is from 21 to 23. Looks like the commuter traffic is starting early, possibly due to the storm.

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Westport Police Food Drive

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce our partnershipwith representatives of the Westport Health and Human ServicesDepartment and employees of Mental Grit Fitness in the ‘Stop, Shop andDrop-Off’ Holiday Food Drive scheduled for Thursday December 17 andFriday December 18, 2020.Volunteers from all three of these organizations will be on handcollecting donations at the Imperial Municipal Parking Lot, located directlyoff of Imperial Avenue in Westport, from 12:00pm to 4:30pm each of thesetwo days. All items collected will directly benefit needy families withinthe Homes with Hope Inc. network as well as those affiliated with theNorwalk chapter of the NAACP.The specifically requested non-perishable items are as follows: Canned, jarred and boxed goods including chicken, salmon,SPAM, tuna, fruit, applesauce, vegetables, soups/stews,peanut butter, jelly,…

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Red Cross Has Safety Reminders Ahead of Winter Weather

FARMINGTON, Conn. (December 15, 2020) – Connecticut is expecting a significant winter storm tomorrow night into Thursday. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to prepare in anticipation of the upcoming storm.   “As always, we want to remind people of the importance of being prepared in advance of a winter storm,” said Jocelyn Hillard, Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. “This is the first significant snowfall for our state this season. We just want to remind everyone to prepare and be safe."  WINTER STORM SAFETY Stay indoors and wear warm clothes. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. If you feel too warm, remove layers to avoid…

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Missing Person

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Bridgeport News: Police Promotions And Promotions

2020-12-15@11:30pm-- Today, Bridgeport Police hosted an overdue award and promotion ceremony outside police headquarters at 300 Congress Street inside the police memorial. Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia said 10 members were promoted to detective and one officer to sergeant. Police also recognized two officers, Sergeant Neary and Officer Escoulin for heroism for being shot at during two separate incidents. Chief Garcia said today's event was important because it increases the personnel ranks and helps better serve the community. https://youtu.be/GAaomrtAbdQ

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Protecting Federal Judges

(Hartford, CT)– Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan group of 51 Attorneys General in a letter urging Congress to pass legislation aimed at protecting the safety of federal judges and their families. Addressed to leaders of both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, the letter supports passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act or similar legislation. That bill would protect the confidentiality of personal identifying information of members of the federal judiciary in public records and limit the distribution of that information online and by data brokers.  Co-led by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, the letter calls passage of such legislation an “urgent” matter in light of attacks and…

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Bridgeport News: Bank Robbery

2020-12-15@3:54 #Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police tweeted that they were responding to TD Bank Main St on a report of a robbery. NFI at this time and no injuries being reported. This news report is made possible by:

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2020-12-15@5:10pm--Today's vehicle fire is in the 200 block of Eagle Street. It is near a structure so additional resources have been dispatched to the scene. Earlier there was a report of a car fire on Anthony Street which was out on the firefighter's arrival. This news report is made possible by:

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