Bridgeport CT

Aquarion to Begin Water Main Replacement Project Across Multiple Bridgeport Streets

Water Infrastructure Work to Begin in Bridgeport Water Main Replacement Project Scheduled to Start in Early May 2026 Aquarion Water Company continues to perform essential work on infrastructure necessary to ensure continued system reliability. The water main replacement project is scheduled to begin in early May 2026 on Abner Court, followed by Albermarie Street, Ameridge Drive, Cherry Hill Drive, D’Eramo Place, Glendale Avenue, Jewett Avenue, Marconi Avenue, Martha Place, Plankton Street, Primrose Avenue, and Ruth Street. The project is expected to be completed by May 2027. Final paving will then be scheduled in coordination with the City of Bridgeport. The project, which will replace approximately 9,865 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water…

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Bridgeport Announces Free Park Stickers Ahead of 2026 Season

MAYOR GANIM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AND ROLLOUT OF FREE PARK STICKERS AHEAD OF 2026 SEASON BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim, in partnership with the Department of Public Facilities Parks and Recreation, is pleased to announce the rollout of free park stickers for Bridgeport residents, valid through May 2028. A special distribution day will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, ahead of the official opening of City parks for Memorial Day weekend. On April 26, residents may obtain their free park stickers at the following locations from 8am to 4pm: Seaside Park – West Beach Seaside Park – Perry Memorial Arch Additional Distribution Locations (Starting April 27) Beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, residents may…

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Bridgeport Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Into Trumbull

The Bridgeport Police arrested a city man Thursday for numerous recent domestic violence assaults after he was pursued into Trumbull and briefly hid in the woods there.  Angel Montanez, 24, had an active felony warrant when he was spotted by a Bridgeport officer driving north on the 25/8 Connector shortly before noon.  Montanez abandoned his car shortly thereafter and was taken into custody in a residential Trumbull neighborhood near the border with Monroe. According to the warrant, Montanez was charged with Strangulation in the Second Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the Second Degree, Threatening in the Second Degree, Stalking, Risk of Injury to a Minor (two counts), Robbery in the Third Degree, Assault in the Third Degree (4 counts), Criminal Mischief…

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4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…

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Bridgeport House Fire

Firefighters were called to the scene of a home on Hallock Street in Bridgeport, for a house fire. They had to run a firehose line from Main Street, where unconfirmed radio reports say that cars ran over the hose line. Firefighters handled the situation and knocked down the fire. The extent of the injuries is unknown at the time, and the State Fire Marshal was called to the scene.

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Stratford Police Arrest Repeat Offender, Seize Gun and Narcotics in Multi-Location Raid

Search Warrant Executions at 24 Enrica Rita Way, Stfd. & 955 Connecticut Ave. Bpt. During the month of January 2026, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit developed intelligence of a mid-level narcotics dealer, supplying narcotics to street-level narcotics dealers within the Town of Stratford and City of Bridgeport.On March 26, 2026, at approximately 0630 hours, the NVI Unit’s investigation culminated with the execution of three search warrants. One at 24 Enrica Rita Way, Stratford, CT, one at the Bridgeport Innovation Center, which is located at 955 Connecticut Avenue, Building One, Suite 1307, 3 rd floor and the person of Ernest Samuel (09-28-1985).Ernest Samuel was taken into custody at 24 Enrica Rita Way, Stratford, CT. Ernest Samuel is…

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Aquarion Announces Mandatory Watering Schedule Through October

Aquarion Announces Annual Water Conservation Schedule Mandatory Twice-Weekly Sprinkler Irrigation Schedule in Effect through October 31 Aquarion Water Company today announced the start of its 2026 sprinkler irrigation schedule, which continues until October 31. The program is mandatory for Aquarion customers in Bethel, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. For 2026, the towns/cities of Bridgeport, Monroe, Redding, Shelton, and Stratford have been added. The program helps conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens through a maximum of two watering days per week. The conservation program also helps to ensure local water supplies remain sufficient for critical needs such as human consumption and fire protection. Since its launch, the sprinkler…

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