Fairfield County CT

Bridgeport News: Firefighters Battle Sheridan Street Fire

Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Sheridan Street in Bridgeport around 9:00pm on July 4th for a building fire. Deputy Chief Cody said companies arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the building. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, knocked down the main body of the fire, and remained on scene for extensive overhaul, chasing hot spots throughout the building to make sure the fire was completely out. Cody said the crews had already been busy and were working in warm conditions, but were being rehabbed on scene. One firefighter was evaluated for a heat-related illness, but the injury was not considered serious. A witness told DoingItLocal the fire may have been caused by a lightning…

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Bridgeport Celebrates Juneteenth

https://youtu.be/M2Hw18HSAfM Bridgeport marked Juneteenth today with a celebration of freedom, culture, history, and community. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. The day has since become a time to reflect on the end of slavery in the United States while also celebrating Black history, achievement, family, and community pride. In Bridgeport, the holiday brought people together to honor that history while enjoying music, food, vendors, fellowship, and family-friendly activities. For many, Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder of the long road toward equality, justice, and opportunity. The holiday is now recognized nationally, but in Bridgeport, Juneteenth remains deeply local:…

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Westport DPW Launches Recycling Education Campaign“No Bags, No Food, No Foam”

Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is asking Westport residents to help address the growing problem of recycling contamination. To raise awareness, the DPW is launching a campaign to educate residents on proper recycling practices. Six days a week, residents and private haulers bring recyclables to the Westport Transfer Station, where it is collected and transported to the Interstate Waste Materials Recovery Facility in Shelton, CT. There, it is sorted, then sold as commodities to manufacturers for reuse. While some materials arrive clean, dry, and loose, others do not. Containers filled with leftover food like strawberry jam or peanut butter, and cardboard boxes still packed with Styrofoam, are common issues. Small changes in how residents recycle can…

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