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STAR Awards

Nov 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STAR, Inc. Lighting the Way… a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving peopleimpacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities from infants to adults, as well asproviding support services to their families, recently held its 68 th Annual Meeting andAchievement Awards on zoom. As part of the annual meeting to elect STAR’s board ofdirectors and share highlights of the year, a pre-recorded video of the awardees receiving theirawards in a socially distanced setting was shared with scores of people who joined on zoom. Hosted by STAR Executive Director, Katie Banzhaf, the annual meeting was called to order byMeghan Cioffi of New Canaan, president of STAR board of directors.  In addition to STAR’sboard, families, participants, and members, a host of local dignitaries joined…

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Stratford News: Water Rescue

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fire Department UPDATE: At approx. 6.30pm, Stratford Fire Dispatch received a 911 call of a Passenger Boat thathad struck a rock jetty and was disabled. A second 911 call reported that the vessel hadrun aground and was up on the rocks. The 28-foot vessel was carrying 5 individuals.Stratford Fire dispatched a 16’ Zodiac to search the area for the vessel. After approx. 45minutes and no additional information, the Stratford Marine unit was returning to shore.Stratford Car 3 received a call from USCG sector Long Island Sound, stating a distresscall had been received reporting the vessel in the area of the AFCO Army plant outboundon the Housatonic River. The USCG had no resources available to respond to theincident.Stratford Marine unit 233…

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Compo Beach to Close when Parking Lots Reach 50%

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – Due to the nice weather and warmer than normal temperatures this weekend, increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic has been occurring at Westport beaches. In an abundance of caution and to ensure public health and safety, the parking lots will close tomorrow when they reach 50% capacity, as was done during the summer.  We will reopen as spaces become available.  While in the Compo Beach area, you are reminded to wear masks when walking on the beach boardwalk, using the restrooms or area sidewalks, or at any other time when you are unable to maintain a six-foot distance from others.  This press release is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On November 7, 2020 at approximately 3:41 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash in front of 2926 Fairfield Avenue (Tautog Tavern), Bridgeport, CT (Vehicle vs Pedestrian). Bridgeport Police , Fire and AMR were dispatched to the scene.A red 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane of travel near the 2900 block Fairfield Avenue. Fairfield Avenue is a divided roadway with an esplanade with 2 lanes of travel in each direction. A crosswalk is at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Jetland St. As the operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane she observed a Hispanic male start running across the…

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Fairfield News: Firefighters Rescue Tree Worker Pinned 60 Feet Up

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-1107@2:04pm-#Fairfield CT- A tree worker found himself pinned in a tree about sixty feet up in the air on Beacon View Terrace. A branch came down pinning his thigh against another tree. Fairfield Fire called in additional personnel from Fairfield and mutual aid from Bridgeport to assist in the rescue. It took over an hour to free the man. He was transported to the hospital with a leg injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZQ0E9t9HuQ&feature=youtu.be

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Westport News: Bridgeport Man Held On Shoplifting

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On Sunday September 13, 2020 at approximately 6:06am, officers responded to CVSPharmacy, 397 Post Road East, on a theft complaint. Staff reported that a male and female hadentered the store and begun filling reusable shopping bags with the merchandise. The two did notpay for any of this merchandise and began to walk toward the store’s exit. When questionedby a staff member prior to exiting, the male clenched his fist stating that he had a syringe whichhe would stab staff with. The two then fled in a waiting vehicle. It was later determined thatthe pair had stolen approximately $900.00 in merchandise. Through investigation andinformation sharing with other agencies, the male suspect in this incident was identified asShaun Costello. An arrest…

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Veterans Flu Shots

Nov 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Did you know you can get a flu shot without getting out of your car?  No need to worry about parking or bad weather!  Drive-up flu shot clinics are Tues-Fri from 12-4 pm at both West Haven and Newington campuses.  VA Outpatient Clinics (CBOCS) are by appointment only.  Contact the call center (866) 808-7921 to make an appointment. CBOCS are not Drive-Thru locations What you should know: No appointment needed for West Haven and Newington Drive-Thru clinicsArrive with a face maskBring your VA approved IDSince you will not be leaving your warm vehicle, wear a short sleeve shirt and no coat for easy accessDO NOT ARRIVE  IF YOU ARE SICK or have FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS. This news report is made possible by:

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