Milford News: Structure Fire
2020-05-12@4:19pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters on the scene of a structure fire in the 200 block of Cherry Street. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Porch Fire
2020-05-12@3:11pm--#Ansonia CT-- Ansonia is busy with their 2nd fire in the last half hour. This time a porch fire on Franklin Avenue that was quickly extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Kitchen Fire
2020-05-12@2:43pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters on scene of a kitchen fire on Prospect Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport Mask Distribution
#Westport, CT – With the help of the Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan, the town was able purchase surgical masks for the public to help reduce the spread and transmission of COVID-19. The Town’s Emergency Response Management Team will be providing surgical masks for Westport residents on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Bedford Middle School, 88 North Avenue, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or until supplies last. Drive up distribution only. Residents will be required to show proof of residency; Driver’s License, vehicle registration or utility bill. The driver will be asked how many people reside in the Westport household. Masks will be dropped into the car to reduce personal contact. Masks will also be distributed to those…
Senators Push For Diaper Assistance
WASHINGTON—With parents facing layoffs due to unprecedented unemployment during COVID-19, plus recent reports of diaper shortages as a result of stockpiling and supply chain issues, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are teaming up to urge the Senate to support low-income families and front-line workers who are in critical need of diaper assistance to provide for the health, safety, and economic security of their children. In a bipartisan letter to Senate leaders, Murphy and Ernst write, “Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, nonprofit diaper bank distribution only met five to six percent of diaper need. Most diaper banks, which were already oversubscribed and had waiting lists for partner agencies, are now facing severe supply shortages due to the demand increase as more families experience job…
Seymour News: House Fire
4:01pm UPDATE: Fire is out and firefighters checking for extensions and overhauling, that is opening areas to ensure the fire is out. 2020-05-11@3:41pm--#Seymour CT-- Firefighters on the scene of a house fire on Woodcrest Road near Wycliffe Terrace. Fire is in the garage. Homes in this area have attached garages. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Porch Pirate
2020-05-11@3:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person stealing packages from porches in Wade Street area. The person is on a bicycle and headed towards Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-05-11@3:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on I-95 southbound at exit 28. The interior of the car was on fire.
Westport Update
This week has been a good one in Westport. The rate of growth for confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to slow, and across the State, the number of hospitalizations continues to fall. The RTM passed the town and school budgets for fiscal year 2021, resulting in an overall increase of less than half of a percent. The town’s triple A rating from Moody’s has been reaffirmed. We are also pleased to announce that the town’s tax collections this fiscal year are on target and have not been significantly impacted by the virus. As a reminder, you have until May 22 to apply for a COVID-19 related tax deferment on your April installment payment. The state is working toward reopening much of…
Senators Want Help To Seafood Industry
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), who led a bipartisan group of 25 lawmakers in pushing to make sure urgently needed federal assistance is delivered to America’s fishermen and seafood processors, who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In their letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the senators request that upcoming coronavirus relief legislation include funding and provisions to support this critical industry. “Our seafood processors and fishermen have been dealt a significant economic blow as a result of coronavirus and are in desperate need of federal assistance,” the senators wrote. “It has been reported that many of the nation’s fisheries have suffered sales declines…