Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-09-10 @ 12:12pm--#Norwalk CT-- #ctfire-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Norwalk on I-95 northbound near exit 15.
Stratford Library Offers “Books Over Coffee”
The Stratford Library has announced its selections for the Fall/Winter 2020 series of “Books Over Coffee”, the monthly book discussion program that has been a popular staple at the library for over 30 years. The library continues to offer this lively forum even during unusual times by utilizing the Zoom platform. “Books Over Coffee”, which is free and open to the public, is offered on monthly Wednesday afternoons from 12-1 pm and is hosted on Zoom by Stratford Library staffer Linda LiDestri. Opening the new series on Wednesday, September 30 will be The Women with Silver Wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck. This is the thrilling true story of the daring female aviators who helped the United States win World War II--only to be forgotten by the country…
Bridgeport Fire Department Promotions and Swearing In Ceremony
2020-09-09@5:00pm-- Today the Bridgeport Fire Department promoted Deputy Chief James Buck, along with 3 Assistant Chiefs, 6 captains, 6 pumper engineers, 3 fire inspectors, and a fire equipment mechanic sworn in by Mayor Ganim. 13 from Recruit Class #64 and 13 from Recruit Class #65 were also sworn in. Chief Thode said the delays to the ceremonies were due to Covid. A limited number of guests were permitted in the outdoor ceremony which lasted maybe 10 minutes. The chief said the candidates began their journey almost 2 years ago, "probably with noble intentions of battling blazes, never foreseeing being on the front lines of a war against a pandemic". Congratulations all !!!
Bridgeport News: 4 Car Crash
2020-09-09@8:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a four-car accident in the 500 block Connecticut Avenue. No word on injuries but EMS was dispatched to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit On I-95
2020-09-09@8:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A pedestrian has been hit on the I-95 on I-95 southbound at exit 28. No word on the extent of injuries.
Fairfield News: Apple Watches Stolen
2020-09-08@5:ooPMish-- Two male suspects entered the T-Mobile store located at 525 Tunxis Hill Road and ripped security sensors off of 4 Apple Watches and fled the store. They match the description of the same suspects who did the same thing at the Westport, Branford and Hamden Stores. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83789" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]
Stratford Library Hosts 4-Part Old West Series
#Strattford CT-- The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will present a special 4-part series about the American Old West of “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its monthly series of informative and entertaining talks hosted by Charles Lautier and featuring prominent local guest speakers, beginning Sunday, September 13 at 2 pm. The series, which serves as the kick-off for “Sunday Afternoon Talks” on the Zoom format, features guest speaker Hamish Lutris. The schedule is: Sunday, September 13, 2020: Men to Match My Mountains: Mountain Men and the Opening of the West Beginning in 1803, Americans explored the West, looking for freedom, space, and money. They found all three, often in deadly quantities. This talk will center on the first people to explore the Rocky…
AG Urges Protection For Ratepayers
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong submitted testimony today to the Energy and Technology Committee of the Connecticut State Legislature, urging strong action to protect ratepayers. In written testimony, Attorney General Tong offers support and key suggestions to strengthen ratepayer protections in the bill. “I commend your leadership during this critical moment for Connecticut ratepayers. This summer, while enduring the current public health and economic crises, Connecticut consumers coalesced in their anger at their Eversource electric bills skyrocketing in July. Then, consumers of both Eversource and United Illuminating were left in the dark for up to one week during the hot days of August after Tropical Storm Isaias thrashed our State. Connecticut ratepayers have a right to be angry…
Senator Calls For Break Up Of Utility
HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today is submitting testimony in support of LCO 3920, An Act Concerning Emergency Response by Electric Distribution Companies and Revising the Regulation of Other Public Utilities, which is up for a public hearing before the Energy and Technology Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly today at 10:30 A.M. “The legislature has a huge, historic opportunity, which it should meet with bold, historic action. Like you, I have heard unprecedented outrage and frustration as I’ve traveled our state— a galvanizing grassroots demand for reform, now cresting. A public utility like Eversource should be truly public— putting people before profits, downsized and managed to be really responsive, and even owned by the people of Connecticut.…
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2020-09-08@9:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A white 2015 Mercedes was taken at gunpoint on Vine Street. Good thing for the "be on the lookout" reports to other towns that I report these. Bridgeport Police want to keep you in the dark regarding your real-time safety and that's no Baraha! This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83788" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]