2020-07-20@ 9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--- The police say that a person was shot in the 1400 block of Barnum Avenue. The victim was transported to the hospital by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Apparently there have been no muggings, purse-snatching or robberies since the police started controlling what is revealed to the public. This news report is made possible by:
2020-07-20@4:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person being stabbed in the arm in the 200 block of Colorado Avenue. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries and is Not cooperating with the police. This news report is made possible by:
2020-07-20@ 3:30pm--#New Haven-- #ctfire--Firefighters on scene at 85 Willow Street for an industrial building fire. Sprinklers did engage but fire is now on the roof above the sprinklers according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull announced that they have agreed to a settlement that would provide for full restitution for at least 559 residential electric consumers who enrolled in overpriced contracts with Spark Energy as a result of an illegal robocall campaign. “Spark Energy used illegal robocalls to trick consumers into overpaying for electricity. All overpayments they reaped from that reprehensible campaign must now be rightfully returned to consumers. This restitution, on top of the significant fine already levied by PURA, should send a strong message to any third-party suppliers that Connecticut stands ready to aggressively enforce its consumer protection laws in defense of ratepayers,” said Attorney General Tong. "Overpayment schemes are even more…
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding workers’ compensation: “Connecticut owes a debt to the health care professionals, grocery store clerks, and other essential workers who stood at their posts during the darkest days of this pandemic. We can pay a part of that debt by providing workers who contracted COVID-19 on the job during those days with a timely, straightforward opportunity to claim any benefits they are due through the workers’ compensation system. I am committed to providing that opportunity through a forthcoming executive order. I appreciate those employers who have done the right thing by their employees, Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Commission for operating continually throughout this pandemic, and most of all, the workers…
2020-07-19@12:38am--#Darien CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene on Dorchester Road for a house fire. The homeowner is being treated for smoke inhalation. This news report is made possible by:
2020-07-18@5:55pm--#Westport CT--Report of a person being pulled from the water at East Beach at Sherwood Island State Park. Initial reports say the person was breathing but not conscious. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]
2020-07-18@1:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist and car collided in front of 1575 Boston Avenue (near North Ridgefield Avenue). Please note that I did not go to the scene to verify if it was a motorcycle, dirtbike, or another two-wheeled vehicle. Firefighters just requested EMS who was already dispatched so there apparently are injuries. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont issued a proclamation calling the Connecticut General Assembly to meet in special session beginning Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to: 1. Enact legislation to (a) temporarily expand absentee balloting for the August 2020 primary and November 2020 general election in response to the COVID-19 pandemic so that voters may lawfully cast absentee ballots because of the sickness of COVID-19; (b) temporarily alter statutes governing the administration of elections to ensure local officials may administer such absentee balloting in a secure and orderly manner; and (c) permit voters to register and vote on election day at more than one place per town and to do so as long as they are in line to…
Westport, CT - Due to the impending extreme heat forecasted for this coming weekend, increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic is anticipated at Westport beaches. In an abundance of caution and to insure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the beach reaches a capacity where it is deemed impossible to maintain social distancing, it will be closed to additional beachgoers. Signage at key intersections on local roadways will inform drivers if the beach is closed, and traffic will be diverted from the area. Drop offs will not be allowed. Experience shows that these types of crowded conditions are observed starting from mid to late mornings. We advise those residents who wish to spend the day at the beach…
