2023-09-28@12:00AM–#Fairfield CT–Right around midnight, the crash on Jefferson Street near Park Avenue occurred. Radio reports said there were a number of ejections and people trapped in the two cars. Bridgeport Fire Department also responded to the same crash and pitched in to assist with the rescue. I don’t have any information of any involved nor do I know if they are students. I know Fairfield Fire and Police will have a full report in the morning.
What does Fairfield’s K-9 Jake have in common with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, P. Diddy, Jeff Gordon, 50 Cent and Donald Trump? They all had their vehicles customized by Will Castro. Will Castro’s Designs and Unique are synonymous with the highest quality customizations and craftsmanship all over the world. Will Castro also has a TV show, Unique Rides on Speed Channel. The custom Ford F-150 was designed by Nu-age Warning from Seymour, Connecticut.The customized ride was paid for from private donations. Sergeant Hector Irizarry is Jake’s handler and chauffeur. K-9 Jake is named in honor of Marine Corp veteran Jake Pettit from Fairfield, Connecticut. K-9 Jake and Sergeant Irizarry use the truck to bring awareness of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at public events.
The entire design including the wrap is to commemorate our armed forces and our military veterans. The interior is designed like most police cars but the comfort for the dog is foremost importance. If the air conditioning fails, the windows open and the fans kick in while Sergeant Irizanny gets an alert on his cell phone. The truck also has a remote door popper so in case Irizanny needs help he can remotely open the door and Jake comes out to assist.
The truck is a pursuit rated F-150 K-9 truck and is the only one in the world like it making it a Unique Ride. The truck is also Kevlar tires to prevent puncturing of the sidewalls if the vehicle is required to go off the road. The Kevlar does NOT make the tires bullet proof.
Sergeant Irizanny and Jake work the night shift in Fairfield and also provide mutual K-9 aid to surround towns.
#Fairfield CT– Tuesday Senior Helpers located at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield held their ribbon cutting at their offices. Owner Katie Vanovitch said Senior Helpers mission is to allow senior citizens to maintain their independence for as long as possible within their home. They also provide the family caregiver the relief they need so they can continue with their daily lives.
This was the first ribbon cutting I brought my wife to because she is the primary caregiver to her 88-year-old mother and 94-year-old father and it was an opportunity for her to get some new resources in tending to their needs.
You can reach Katie at Senior Helpers at 203-659-0402 or online at https://www.seniorhelpers.com/fairfieldupper-ct/
2:44pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police are investigating an armed robbery in the University of Bridgeport campus according to police radio reports at Atlantic and Myrtle Street. Police are looking for a 6’3″ 220 pound black male wearing a blue work hoodie and black pants. The victim was pistol whipped and robbed of $850 in cash.
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8:24am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police were dispatched to assist firefighters at 300 Gregory Street where the tenant in an apartment allegedly intentionally set the curtains on fire. The fire is out according to radio reports.
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1:34pm—#Trumbull Connecticut– Police were called to 265 Stonehouse Road for a male with a rifle by an anonymous caller. Turned out to be a BB gun.
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4:38pm–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters are on the scene at 80 Longfellow Avenue for a large leaking propane tank. Neighbors said they smelled gas on and off all weekend. A representative from Southern Connecticut Gas traced the odor to the tanks. Thanks to Carol for letting me on her porch to take the photos!
4:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A car accident on Sheridan Street near Boston Avenue has erupted into a street dispute after one of the drivers involved called some people over and began harassing the other driver. Things are not physical yet but they are escalating.
2:17pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a motor vehicle accident which struck a pedestrian at 4537 Main Street.
The State of Connecticut will provide Thompson International Speedway, LLC with an $800,000 loan to upgrade its existing facility in Thompson. Founded in 1940, the company has 48 employees and plans to hire at least 23 more employees over the next two years.
“This is a terrific story of a new generation bringing their talent, skills and entrepreneurship home to the family business and Connecticut,” Governor Malloy said. “It capitalizes on one of our state’s strengths – our location – and serves a growing regional market for sports entertainment and tourism, employs and create jobs for residents and brings out-of-state spending into the local economy.”
DECD will provide the $800,000 loan at 2 percent interest for a term of 10 years. DECD will forgive $200,000 of the loan principal if the company retains its existing 48 employees and creates 23 positions by 2015.
“Thompson International Speedway has been part of this community for over 74 years. This project shows our continued commitment to the local and regional economy as well as helping to sustain and create jobs in the northeast region of the state,” said Jonathan Hoenig, CEO of Thompson International Speedway. “We are very thankful for programs like this one put in place by Governor Malloy and the support from our state Representative Danny Rovero and Senator Don Williams, not to mention the understanding and support for all local leaders. This shows the continued commitment from the state of Connecticut government to help create jobs and grow the states regional and local economy.”
Thompson International Speedway will use the state funds to purchase equipment and upgrade and make safety improvements to the original road course, support facilities and amenities. Specifically, the funding will be used for:
· Repaving the existing historic 1.7 mile road course;
· A 15,000 square ft. garage building complete with classrooms for driver education, new offices, restrooms and pro-shop;
· Upgraded safety and fencing systems;
· Upgraded bridge structure;
· Upgraded storm water control systems;
· Upgraded support facilities including registration building, timing and control building with first aid facilities.
“The Thompson Motor Speedway is a regional, family-owned economic asset,” said Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn). “This state investment will help northeastern Connecticut grow jobs.”
“I applaud the Governor’s decision to loan funds to an existing Connecticut company in an effort to help them retain and create jobs,” said State Rep. Danny Rovero (D-Killingly, Putnam, Thompson).
Thompson’s oval track has been home to stock car racing for nearly 75 years and held its first NASCAR event in 1951, shortly after the racing organization was founded. Located just 50 minutes from downtown Boston, 2.5 hours from New York City and 40 minutes from Hartford and Providence, the fourth-generation sports entertainment company is currently renovating its 1.7-mile road course to make it a state-of-the-art motorsport entertainment facility.
“This track has been attracting some of racing’s great names since it began operation more than 70 years ago,” said DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith. “And completion of this project ensures the first closed-circuit road racing track in the United States will continue to be the economic draw it has been. The renovation will make Thompson the Northeast’s premier club racing and practice facility and complement the 18-hole Raceway Golf Club and Restaurant and Bogey’s Ice Cream Stand adjacent to the facility.”
Construction will take place in phases throughout 2013-2014. Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park is scheduled to open in June for the 2014 season of road and oval racing.
