Westport News: Information on Isaias Aftermath and Restoration/Clean up Efforts

Westport, CT – The following message and recap was issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Westport Emergency Response Team today: While power has been restored, Eversource continues to manage complex issues, including damage to underground systems. Residents are reminded that this work may cause disruption in service, but any resulting outage should be for a short period of time while the issue is addressed. Homeowners are advised to contact insurance agents/companies to request information to determine eligibility for and submission of insurance claims. If your power has been restored and your cable/internet access remains down, please contact your provider. Some fiber cables have been compromised. Town officials remain in contact with these…

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AG Wants Trail Like Proceeding On UI and Eversource

Attorney General William Tong released the following statement after the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority granted his motion to open a “trial-like” proceeding to hold Eversource and United Illuminating accountable for their failed storm response. Attorney General Tong had called on PURA to open a contested case and prudence review—legal proceedings to enable the Attorney General to make the strongest claims on behalf of ratepayers and the states; seek fines, penalties and injunctive relief; and oppose the utilities’ requests for profits and reimbursement of storm-related costs. Attorney General Tong first made his request of PURA last week. When that first request was denied, Attorney General Tong filed a motion for reconsideration, cautioning that failure to open a contested case at the onset could…

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Fairfield News: Off Roading!

2020-08-16@3:39pm--A car parked on Eunice Avenue drove through the backyards hitting a back porch on Beach Road.  The driver then drove it back home and was in the bathroom when police arrived.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83787" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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