Fairfield News: Crash Closes Road
2020-11-19@6:06pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash with injuries on Unquowa Road at Barlow Road has the road temporarily shut-down. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-11-19@4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was on Vine Street. There was an engine compartment fire which firefighters quickly extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Enters Self-Isolation
HARTFORD, CT) – Paul Mounds, Chief of Staff for the Office of the Governor, today released the following statement: “A member of Governor Lamont’s security team has tested positive for COVID-19. The test was returned today. The member of the security detail has immediately entered self-isolation. Governor Lamont remains in self-quarantine at his private residence following exposure to a member of his senior staff last week. There are no other positive test results to report from the Governor’s Office.” This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pot Fire At Scruples
2020-11-18@11:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a fire at Scruples at 369 North Avenue. Turned out to be a plastic flower pot on fire that extended to a bush. The fire marshal was called to "investigate". This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Electrical Fire
2020-11-18@9:47pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of an electrical fire in the 20 block of Roosevelt Drive. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
Norwalk News: Shed Fire
2020-11-18@9:45pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters extinguished a fully engulfed shed fire on Eugene Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: House Fire
2020-11-18@9:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters are on scene of a house fire on Bloomfield Drive. A fire in an electrical panel extended into the walls. Fire units from Westport and Bridgeport were also called to the scene. Bridgeport is currently staffing the Fairfield fire stations emptied to cover this fire.
Fairfield News: Kohl’s Transformation Gets Go-Ahead – Site Work Has Begun
#Fairfield CT--The former Kohl’s site at 290 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield, has begun site work in preparation for its planned interior fit-out to accommodate new tenants, Aldi and Floor & Décor. The site’s new owner, Michael Berkowitz, anticipates that interior construction will begin within the next two weeks, and he plans for tenant occupancy by mid-2021. In June of 2019, Mr. Berkowitz purchased the Kohl’s property and two adjoining parcels totaling 6.9 acres. The purchase price was 12.5 million dollars. The parcel occupied by Russell Speeder Car Wash at 620 Villa Avenue will remain as such, and plans for 160 Greenfield Street, currently a parking lot, has not been solidified. The former Kohl’s, with 101,000 square foot interior space, will…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Garage
2020-11-18@10:48am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit a garage in the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue. The car has been pulled away and firefighters are requesting the building department to inspect the integrity of the building. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CAUTION BUSINESSES TO LOOK OUT FOR UNOFFICIAL “ANNUAL REPORT” MAILING
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of State Denise Merrill and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull today cautioned businesses to avoid paying unnecessary fees to entities offering assistance with annual report business filings. State agencies have received over 100 complaints in the past week alone regarding official-looking mailers from companies seeking additional fees to file annual reports for Connecticut businesses. These extra fees are not necessary and can be avoided by filing directly with the Secretary of the State. The filing period begins on January 1. The Office of the Attorney General is working to determine whether the mailers originate from the same company who previously reached a settlement with the State to resolve allegations of…